Ford Kuga Owner's Manual page 166

Run flat tyre
B
D
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A Wheel rim position with correct
tyre pressure
B Wheel rim position with
insufficient tyre pressure
C Tyre
D Reinforced sidewall
When a standard tyre experiences a drastic
loss of inflation pressure, the rim of the
wheel brings the full weight of the vehicle
to bear on the collapsed sidewalls. You
can barely manoeuvre the vehicle and the
tyre is destroyed.
Run flat tyres have sturdy, reinforced
sidewalls that support the rim should the
tyre suffer a loss of inflation pressure.
What to do if a run flat tyre has a
puncture
Due to the run-flat properties of these
tyres, you may not notice any tyre defect.
Your vehicle is equipped with a tyre
pressure monitoring system that alerts you
to any drop in tyre pressure. See
Technical Specifications (page 166).
In the event of a tyre defect:
immediately slow down to a maximum
speed of 80 km/h (50 mph)
avoid sudden or erratic braking and
steering manoeuvres and be especially
careful negotiating bends
Wheels and Tyres
A
Replacing run flat tyres
C
If a run flat tyre has to be replaced, have
the respective wheel rim inspected for any
damage.
mounted on a vehicle otherwise equipped
with run flat tyres. It must be pointed out
to the driver that the standard tyre has no
runflat properties.
more details regarding compatibility.
Run flat tyres may be sold and mounted
only by specially trained and certified tyre
dealers.
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do not drive more than 80 kilometres
(50 miles) after the defect is detected
have the defective tyre replaced as
soon as possible.
WARNINGS
Make sure that the workshop is
aware that your vehicle is equipped
with special run flat tyres.
Never repair or reuse run flat tyres
that are damaged or have been
driven on run flat.
Do not fit a mixture of run flat and
standard tyres. In isolated cases, a
standard tyre can be temporarily
Do not fit run flat tyres on vehicles
that were not originally fitted with
them. Please contact your dealer for