Vehicle Loading - Ford 2005 Freestar Owner's Manual

Tires, Wheels and Loading
• Vehicle speeds less than 20 mph (30 km/h), greater than 70 mph (120
km/h) or driving duration less than 10 miles.
• Transporting a heavy load or towing a trailer.
• A different tire was replaced and was not the same brand, type, size,
speed rating, load carrying capacity and DOT code as the other tire on
the same axle.
• System was not reset after tire rotation, air pressure adjustment, a tire
change, wheel alignment or tire balancing.
• System was not reset after the ABS warning lamp illuminates.
The low tire warning feature can be turned off by your dealer.
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.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
• Use only cable type SAE Class "S" chains. Conventional link or other
type chains may cause damage to your vehicle's wheelhouse and/or
underbody.
• These cable type chains should only be applied to the front wheels.
• Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
• Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or bang against your
vehicle, stop and re-tighten the chains. If this does not work, remove
the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle.
• If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
• Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use
tire chains on dry roads.
• The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle
damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when
using snow tires and chains.
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or
trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating
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2005 Freestar (win), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002),
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