Ford 2005 Focus v.1 User Manual download pdf (Page 201)

Never spin the tires in excess of the 35 mph (55 km/h) point

indicated on the speedometer.

Highway hazards

No matter how carefully you drive there’s always the possibility that you

may eventually have a flat tire on the highway. Drive slowly to the

closest safe area out of traffic. This may further damage the flat tire, but

your safety is more important.

If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving, or you

suspect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce your

speed. Drive with caution until you can safely pull off the road. Stop and

inspect the tires for damage. If a tire is under-inflated or damaged,

deflate it, remove wheel and replace it with your spare tire and wheel. If

you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair

facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected.

SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS

Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you

currently have on your vehicle.

The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in

rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow

tires and chains. If you need to use chains, it is recommended that steel

wheels (of the same size and specifications) be used, as chains may chip

aluminum wheels.

Vehicles with Traction Control (if equipped) may exhibit some unusual

driving characteristics, when using snow chains, which can be avoided by

switching Traction Control off.

Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:

A snow tire as original equipment is not offered. Please contact

your dealer to fit an appropriate sized snow tire (P185/60R15).

Snow chains should never be used on the spare tire.

• Use only cable type chains for snow traction. Using SAE class S or

other conventional link type chains may cause damage to the vehicle’s

wheel house and/or body. Snow cable type chains should only be fitted

to size P185/60 R15 tires. P185/60R15 tires are not offered by Ford as

original equipment. To operate the vehicle with snow chains these

tires must be purchased and mounted separately.

2005 Focus (foc)

Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)

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Ford 2005 Focus v.1 User Manual Page 201