Ford C-MAX HYBRID 2013 Modifiers Manual page 11

General Information
• Drive cautiously! If you hear the cables or chains rub or bang against the vehicle, stop and
retighten them. If this does not work, remove the cables or chains to prevent vehicle damage.
• Avoid overloading your vehicle.
• Remove the cables or chains when they are no longer needed; do not use cables or chains on
dry roads.
• Do not exceed 48 km/h (30 mph) with tire cables or chains on your vehicle.
Consult your dealer for information on other Ford approved methods of traction control.
Vehicle Loading
WARNING: The appropriate loading capacity of your vehicle can be limited either by
volume capacity (how much space is available) or by payload capacity (how much weight
the vehicle should carry). Once you have reached the maximum payload of your vehicle, do
not add more cargo, even if there is space available. Overloading or improperly loading
your vehicle can contribute to the loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover.
WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label axle and/or vehicle
weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine,
transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and
personal injury.
Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle
(including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVWR is shown on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label located on the B-pillar or the edge of the driver's door.
Gross axle weight rating (GAWR) is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single
axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label
located on the B-pillar or the edge of the driver's door. The total load on each axle must never
exceed its GAWR.
WARNING: Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the
original tires because they may lower the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and
gross axle weight rating (GAWR) limitations. Replacement tires with a higher limit than the
originals do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations.
Steps for determining the correct load limit:
• Locate the statement ''The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX
kg or XXX lb'' on your vehicle's placard.
• Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
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March 2013