Wheels and tires – FORD 2014 Fiesta v.1 User Manual

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WARNINGS

possible. Use of any tire or wheel not
recommended by Ford can affect the
safety and performance of your vehicle,
which could result in an increased risk of
loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,
personal injury and death. Additionally the
use of non-recommended tires and wheels
could cause steering, suspension, axle,
transfer case or power transfer unit failure.
If you have questions regarding tire
replacement, contact your authorized
dealer as soon as possible.

When mounting replacement tires
and wheels, you should not exceed
the maximum pressure indicated on

the sidewall of the tire to set the beads
without additional precautions listed
below. If the beads do not seat at the
maximum pressure indicated, re-lubricate
and try again

When inflating the tire for mounting
pressures up to 20 psi (1.38 bar) greater
than the maximum pressure on the tire
sidewall, the following precautions must
be taken to protect the person mounting
the tire:

1. Make sure that you have the correct tire
and wheel size.

2. Lubricate the tire bead and wheel bead
seat area again.

3. Stand at a minimum of 12 ft (3.66 m)
away from the wheel and tire assembly.

4. Use both eye and ear protection.

For a mounting pressure more than 20 psi
(1.38 bar) greater than the maximum
pressure, a Ford dealer or other tire service
professional should do the mounting.

WARNINGS

Always inflate steel carcass tires with a
remote air fill with the person inflating
standing at a minimum of 12 ft (3.66 m)
away from the wheel and tire assembly

Important: Remember to replace
the wheel valve stems when the
road tires are replaced on your
vehicle

It is recommended that the two
front tires or two rear tires
generally be replaced as a pair.

The tire pressure sensors mounted
in the wheels (originally installed
on your vehicle) are not designed
to be used in aftermarket wheels.

The use of wheels or tires not
recommended by Ford Motor
Company may affect the
operation of your tire pressure
monitoring system.

If the TPMS indicator is flashing,
your TPMS is malfunctioning. Your
replacement tire might be
incompatible with your TPMS, or
some component of the TPMS
may be damaged.

Safety Practices

WARNINGS

If your vehicle is stuck in snow, mud,
sand, etc., do not rapidly spin the
tires; spinning the tires can tear the

tire and cause an explosion. A tire can
explode in as little as three to five seconds.

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