Tire Care; Using Winter Tires; Using Snow Chains - Ford Transit Connect 2013 Owner's Manual

Note: Remember that this kit only provides
temporary mobility. Regulations concerning
tire repair after usage of the kit may differ
from country to country. You should consult
a tire specialist for advice.
Empty sealant bottles can be disposed of
together with normal household waste.
Return remains of sealant to an authorized
dealer or dispose of it in compliance with
local waste disposal regulations.

TIRE CARE

To make sure the front and rear tires of
your vehicle wear evenly and last longer,
we recommend that you swap the tires
from front to rear and vice versa at regular
intervals of between 3000 and 6000 miles
(5000 and 10000 kilometers).
WARNING
Do not scrub the sidewalls of the
tires when you are parking.
If you have to mount a curb, do so slowly
and approach it with the wheels at
right-angles to the curb.
Examine the tires regularly for cuts, foreign
objects and uneven wear of the tread.
Uneven wear could mean that the wheel
alignment is outside specification.
Check the tire pressures (including the
spare) when cold, every two weeks.
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Wheels and Tires

USING WINTER TIRES

If winter tires are used, you must make sure
that you use the correct tire pressures. See
Technical Specifications (page 197).

USING SNOW CHAINS

Note: The anti-lock braking system will
continue to operate normally.
Only use small link snow chains of
approximately 10 mm.
Only use snow chains on the front wheels.
Vehicles with Stability Control
When stability control is on, your vehicle
may exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics. To reduce this, switch
traction control off. See Using Stability
Control (page 122).
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WARNING
When you use winter tires on your
vehicle, you must make sure that you
use the correct lug nuts.
WARNINGS
Do not exceed 30 mph (50 km/h).
Do not use snow chains on snow-free
roads.
Only fit snow chains to specified
tires. See Technical Specifications
(page 197).
If your vehicle has wheel trims,
remove them before fitting snow
chains.