Wheels and tires – FORD 2014 Fusion v.3 User Manual

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WARNINGS

may be found on either the Safety

Compliance Certification Label
(affixed to either the door hinge

pillar, door-latch post, or the door
edge that meets the door-latch
post, next to the driver's seating
position), or the Tire Label which
is located on the B-Pillar or edge
of the driver’s door. If this
information is not found on these
labels then you should contact
your authorized dealer as soon as
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.

To reduce the risk of serious

injury, 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

WARNINGS

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 feet
(3.66 meters) 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.

Always inflate steel carcass tires

with a remote air fill with the
person inflating standing at a

minimum of 12 feet (3.66 meters)
away from the wheel and tire

assembly

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

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