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4. Plug the power cable into the 12-volt

power point in the vehicle.

5. Remove the warning sticker found on the

casing/housing and place it on the center
of the steering wheel.

6. Start the vehicle and leave the engine

running so the compressor does not
drain the vehicle’s battery.

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7. Turn dial (A) clockwise to the sealant

position. Turn the kit on by pressing the
on/off button (B).

8. Inflate the tire to the pressure shown on

the tire label located on the edge of
driver’s door or the door jamb area. For
the first 45-60 seconds when the sealant
is being pumped into the tire, the air
pressure gauge may indicate a pressure
higher than the label pressure.This is
normal and should be no reason for
concern. The pressure gauge reading
indicates the tire inflation pressure after
about 60 seconds of operation during
the tire repair process. The final tire
pressure should be checked with the
compressor turned OFF in order to get
an accurate pressure reading.

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9. When the recommended tire pressure is

reached, turn off the kit, unplug the
power cable, and disconnect the hose
from the tire valve. Re-install the valve
cap on the tire valve and return the kit to
the stowage area.

10.

Immediately and cautiously, drive the
vehicle 3.7 mi (6 km) to distribute the
sealant evenly inside the tire. Do not
exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).

11.

After 3.7 mi (6 km), stop and check the
tire pressure. See Second stage:
Checking tire pressure.

WARNING: If you experience any

unusual vibration, ride disturbance or noise
while driving, reduce your speed until you
can safely pull off to the side of the road and
call for roadside assistance. Failure to do so
could cause you to lose control of your
vehicle and increase the risk of personal
injury or death.

Note: If you experience any unusual
vibration, ride disturbance or noise when
driving, do not proceed to the second stage
of this operation.

Second Stage: Checking Tire Pressure

Check the air pressure of your tires as
follows:

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1. Remove the valve cap from the tire valve.

2. Firmly screw the air compressor hose

onto the valve stem by turning clockwise.

3. Push and turn the TMK selector switch

clockwise to the air position and note the
tire pressure.

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Note: If you are proceeding from the First
Stage: Reinflating the Tire with Sealing
Compound and Air section and have injected
sealant in the tire but the pressure is below
20 psi (1.4 bar), stop and call roadside
assistance. If tire pressure is above 20 psi
(1.4 bar), continue to the next step.

4. If required, turn on the compressor and

adjust the tire to the recommended
inflation pressure shown on the tire label
located on the driver's door or door jamb
area. The tire pressure should be
checked with the compressor turned OFF
in order to get an accurate pressure
reading.

5. Remove the hoses, re-install the valve

cap on the tire and return the kit to the
stowage area.

WARNING: The air compressor power

plug may be hot after use. Allow it to cool
before handling. Failure to do so could result
in personal injury.

What to do after the Tire has been
Sealed

WARNING: If you experience any

unusual vibration, ride disturbance or noise
while driving, reduce your speed until you
can safely pull off to the side of the road and
call for roadside assistance. Failure to do so
could cause you to lose control of your
vehicle and increase the risk of personal
injury or death.

Note: After the sealing compound has been
used, the maximum vehicle speed is 50 mph
(80 km/h) and the maximum driving distance
is 120 mi (200 km). The sealed tire should
be inspected immediately.

You can check the tire pressure any time
within the 120 mi (200 km) by performing the
steps listed previously in the Second stage:
Checking Tire Pressure procedure.

Servicing your TMK after use

After using the kit to seal your tire, you need
to replace the sealant bottle. Sealant bottle
replacement kits can be obtained at an
authorized dealer. Empty sealant bottles may
be disposed of at home. However, bottles
still containing liquid sealant should be
disposed of by your local authorized dealer
or tire dealer, or in accordance with local
waste disposal regulation.

Removal of the sealant bottle from the kit

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1. Unwrap the dual purpose hose (black

tube) from the compressor housing.

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2. Unwrap the power cord.

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3. Remove the back cover.

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4. Rotate the sealant bottle up 90 degrees

and pull away from casing/housing to
remove.

Installation of the sealant bottle to the kit

1. With the bottle held perpendicular to the

housing, insert the bottle nozzle into the
connector and push until seated.

2. Rotate the bottle 90 degrees down into

the housing/casing.

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3. Snap the back cover back into place.

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4. Wrap the dual purpose hose (black tube)

around the channel on the bottom of the
housing/casing.

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5. Wrap the power cord around the housing

and stow the accessory power plug into
its storage area.

Note: If you experience any difficulties with
the removal or installation of the sealant
bottle, consult your authorized dealer for
assistance.

Check and record the sealant compound’s
use by date and make sure that it is replaced
with a fresh bottle after this date. The use by
date is on a label located on the sealant
bottle and can be seen through the
rectangular viewing window on the bottom
of the TMK housing.

TIRE CARE

Information About Uniform Tire Quality
Grading

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Tire Quality Grades apply to new
pneumatic passenger car tires. The
Quality grades can be found where
applicable on the tire sidewall between
tread shoulder and maximum section
width. For example: Treadwear 200
Traction AA Temperature A.

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These Tire Quality Grades are
determined by standards that the United
States Department of Transportation has
set.

Tire Quality Grades apply to new
pneumatic passenger car tires. They do
not apply to deep tread, winter-type
snow tires, space-saver or temporary
use spare tires, light truck or LT type
tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of
10 to 12 inches or limited production tires
as defined in Title 49 Code of Federal
Regulations Part 575.104 ©)(2).

U.S. Department of Transportation Tire
quality grades:  The U.S. Department of
Transportation requires Lincoln Motor
Company to give you the following
information about tire grades exactly as
the government has written it.

Treadwear

The treadwear grade is a comparative
rating based on the wear rate of the tire
when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would
wear one and one-half (1 ½) times as well
on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance
of tires depends upon the actual
conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits,
service practices, and differences in
road characteristics and climate.

Traction AA A B C

WARNING: The traction grade

assigned to this tire is based on
straight-ahead braking traction tests, and
does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning or peak traction
characteristics.

The traction grades, from highest to
lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The grades
represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction
performance.

Temperature A B C

WARNING: The temperature grade

for this tire is established for a tire that
is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat buildup
and possible tire failure.

The temperature grades are A, the
highest, B and C, representing the tire’s
resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause
the material of the tire to degenerate

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and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire
failure. The grade C corresponds to a
level of performance which all
passenger car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 139. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.

Glossary of Tire Terminology

•

Tire label: A label showing the
original equipment tire sizes,
recommended inflation pressure and
the maximum weight the vehicle can
carry.

•

Tire Identification Number: A
number on the sidewall of each tire
providing information about the tire
brand and manufacturing plant, tire
size and date of manufacture. Also
referred to as DOT code.

•

Inflation pressure: A measure of the
amount of air in a tire.

•

Standard load: A class of P-metric or
Metric tires designed to carry a
maximum load at set pressure. For
example: For P-metric tires 35 psi
(2.4 bar) and for Metric tires 36 psi
(2.5 bar). Increasing the inflation
pressure beyond this pressure will
not increase the tire’s load carrying
capability.

•

Extra load: A class of P-metric or
Metric tires designed to carry a
heavier maximum load at 41 psi
(2.8 bar) and 42 psi (2.9 bar).
Increasing the inflation pressure
beyond this pressure will not
increase the tire’s load carrying
capability.

•

kPa: Kilopascal, a metric unit of air
pressure.

•

PSI: Pounds per square inch, a

standard unit of air pressure.

•

Cold inflation pressure: The tire
pressure when the vehicle has been
stationary and out of direct sunlight
for an hour or more and prior to the
vehicle being driven for 1.0 mi
(1.6 km).

•

Recommended inflation pressure:
The cold inflation pressure found on
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 Tire Label located on the B-Pillar
or the edge of the driver’s door.

•

B-pillar: The structural member at

the side of the vehicle behind the
front door

•

Bead area of the tire: Area of the tire
next to the rim.

•

Sidewall of the tire: Area between

the bead area and the tread.

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Tread area of the tire: Area of the
perimeter of the tire that contacts the
road when mounted on the vehicle.

•

Rim: The metal support, wheel, for a
tire or a tire and tube assembly upon
which the tire beads are seated.

Information Contained on the Tire
Sidewall

Both U.S. and Canada Federal
regulations require tire manufacturers
to place standardized information on the
sidewall of all tires. This information
identifies and describes the fundamental
characteristics of the tire and also
provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identification
Number for safety standard certification
and in case of a recall.

Information on P Type Tires

H

I

J

K

L

M

A

B

C D

E

F

G

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P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire
size, load index and speed rating. The
definitions of these items are listed
below. Note that the tire size, load index
and speed rating for your vehicle may
be different from this example.

A. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the
Tire and Rim Association, that may be
used for service on cars, sport utility
vehicles, minivans and light trucks. Note:
If your tire size does not begin with a
letter this may mean it is designated by
either the European Tire and Rim
Technical Organization or the Japan Tire
Manufacturing Association.

B. 215: Indicates the nominal width of
the tire in millimeters from sidewall edge
to sidewall edge. In general, the larger
the number, the wider the tire.

C. 65: Indicates the aspect ratio which
gives the tire's ratio of height to width.

D. R: Indicates a radial type tire.

E. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim
diameter in inches. If you change your
wheel size, you will have to purchase
new tires to match the new wheel
diameter.

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F. 95: Indicates the tire's load index. It
is an index that relates to how much
weight a tire can carry. You may find this
information in your owner’s manual. If
not, contact a local tire dealer.

Note: You may not find this information
on all tires because it is not required by
federal law.

G. H: Indicates the tire's speed rating.
The speed rating denotes the speed at
which a tire is designed to be driven for
extended periods of time under a
standard condition of load and inflation
pressure. The tires on your vehicle may
operate at different conditions for load
and inflation pressure. These speed
ratings may need to be adjusted for the
difference in conditions. The ratings
range from 81–186 mph (130–299 km/h).

These ratings are listed in the following
chart.

Note: You may not find this information
on all tires because it is not required by
federal law.

Speed rating

Letter rating

81 mph (130 km/h)

M

87 mph (140 km/h)

N

99 mph (159 km/h)

Q

106 mph (171 km/h)

R

112 mph (180 km/h)

S

118 mph (190 km/h)

T

124 mph (200 km/h)

U

130 mph (210 km/h)

H

149 mph (240 km/h)

V

Speed rating

Letter rating

168 mph (270 km/h)

W

186 mph (299 km/h)

Y

Note: For tires with a maximum speed
capability over 149 mph (240 km/h), tire
manufacturers sometimes use the letters
ZR. For those with a maximum speed
capability over 186 mph (299 km/h), tire
manufacturers always use the letters
ZR.

H. U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number:
This begins with the letters DOT and
indicates that the tire meets all federal
standards. The next two numbers or
letters are the plant code designating
where it was manufactured, the next two
are the tire size code and the last four
numbers represent the week and year
the tire was built. For example, the
numbers 317 mean the 31st week of
1997. After 2000 the numbers go to four

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digits. For example, 2501 means the
25th week of 2001. The numbers in
between are identification codes used
for traceability. This information is used
to contact customers if a tire defect
requires a recall.

I. M+S or M/S: Mud and Snow, or

AT: All Terrain, or

AS: All Season.
J. Tire Ply Composition and Material
Used: Indicates the number of plies or
the number of layers of rubber-coated
fabric in the tire tread and sidewall. Tire
manufacturers also must indicate the ply
materials in the tire and the sidewall,
which include steel, nylon, polyester,
and others.

K. Maximum Load: Indicates the
maximum load in kilograms and pounds
that can be carried by the tire. Refer to
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, for the
correct tire pressure for your vehicle.

L. Treadwear, Traction and
Temperature Grades:

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Treadwear: The treadwear grade is
a comparative rating based on the
wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a
specified government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would
wear one and one-half times as well
on the government course as a tire
graded 100.

•

Traction: The traction grades, from
highest to lowest are AA, A, B, and
C. The grades represent the tire's
ability to stop on wet pavement as
measured under controlled
conditions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance.

•

Temperature: The temperature
grades are A, the highest, B and C,
representing the tire's resistance to
the generation of heat and its ability
to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified
indoor laboratory test wheel.

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M. Maximum Permissible Inflation
Pressure: Indicates the tire
manufacturers' maximum permissible
pressure or the pressure at which the
maximum load can be carried by the tire.
This pressure is normally higher than the
vehicle manufacturer's recommended
cold inflation pressure which can be
found on 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 Tire Label which is located
on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s
door. The cold inflation pressure should
never be set lower than the
recommended pressure on the vehicle
label.

The tire suppliers may have additional
markings, notes or warnings such as
standard load, radial tubeless, etc.

Additional Information Contained on
the Tire Sidewall for LT Type Tires

Note: Tire Quality Grades do not apply
to this type of tire.

A

B

C

B

D

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LT type tires have some additional
information beyond those of P type tires;
these differences are described below.

A. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the
Tire and Rim Association, that is
intended for service on light trucks.

B. Load Range and Load Inflation
Limits: Indicates the tire's load-carrying
capabilities and its inflation limits.

C. Maximum Load Dual lb (kg) at psi
(kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load
and tire pressure when the tire is used
as a dual; defined as four tires on the
rear axle, a total of six or more tires on
the vehicle.

D. Maximum Load Single lb (kg) at psi
(kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load
and tire pressure when the tire is used
as a single; defined as two tires, total on
the rear axle.

Information on T Type Tires

T145/80D16 is an example of a tire size.

Note: The temporary tire size for your
vehicle may be different from this
example. Tire Quality Grades do not
apply to this type of tire.

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A

B

C

D

E

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T type tires have some additional
information beyond those of P type tires;
these differences are described below:

A. T: Indicates a type of tire, designated

by the Tire and Rim Association, that is
intended for temporary service on cars,
sport utility vehicles, minivans and light
trucks.

B. 145: Indicates the nominal width of
the tire in millimeters from sidewall edge
to sidewall edge. In general, the larger
the number, the wider the tire.

C. 80: Indicates the aspect ratio which
gives the tire's ratio of height to width.
Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short
sidewall.

D. D: Indicates a diagonal type tire.

R: Indicates a radial type tire.

E. 16: Indicates the wheel or rim
diameter in inches. If you change your
wheel size, you will have to purchase
new tires to match the new wheel
diameter.

Location of the Tire Label

You will find a Tire Label containing tire
inflation pressure by tire size and other
important information located on the
B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door.

Inflating Your Tires

Safe operation of your vehicle requires
that your tires are properly inflated.
Remember that a tire can lose up to half
of its air pressure without appearing flat.

Every day before you drive, check your
tires. If one looks lower than the others,
use a tire gauge to check pressure of all
tires and adjust if required.

At least once a month and before long
trips, inspect each tire and check the tire
pressure with a tire gauge, including
spare, if equipped. Inflate all tires to the
inflation pressure recommended by
Lincoln Motor Company.

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You are strongly urged to buy a reliable
tire pressure gauge, as automatic
service station gauges may be
inaccurate. Lincoln recommends the use
of a digital or dial-type tire pressure
gauge rather than a stick-type tire
pressure gauge.

Use the recommended cold inflation
pressure for optimum tire performance
and wear. Under-inflation or
over-inflation may cause uneven
treadwear patterns.

WARNING: Under-inflation is the

most common cause of tire failures and
may result in severe tire cracking, tread
separation or blowout, with unexpected
loss of vehicle control and increased risk
of injury. Under-inflation increases
sidewall flexing and rolling resistance,
resulting in heat buildup and internal
damage to the tire. It also may result in
unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear,
loss of vehicle control and accidents. A
tire can lose up to half of its air pressure
and not appear to be flat!

Always inflate your tires to the Lincoln
recommended inflation pressure even
if it is less than the maximum inflation
pressure information found on the tire.
The Lincoln recommended tire inflation
pressure is found on 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 Tire Label which is
located on the B-Pillar or the edge of the
driver’s door. Failure to follow the tire
pressure recommendations can cause
uneven treadwear patterns and
adversely affect the way your vehicle
handles.

Maximum Permissible Inflation
Pressure is the tire manufacturer's
maximum permissible pressure and the
pressure at which the maximum load
can be carried by the tire. This pressure
is normally higher than the
manufacturer’s recommended cold
inflation pressure which can be found
on 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 Tire
Label which is located on the B-Pillar or
the edge of the driver’s door. The cold
inflation pressure should never be set
lower than the recommended pressure
on the Safety Compliance Certification
Label or Tire Label.

When weather temperature changes
occur, tire inflation pressures also
change. A 10°F (6°C) temperature drop
can cause a corresponding drop of 1 psi
(7 kPa) in inflation pressure. Check your
tire pressures frequently and adjust
them to the proper pressure which can
be found on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label or Tire Label.

To check the pressure in your tires:

1. Make sure the tires are cool,

meaning they are not hot from
driving even a mile.

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Note: If you are checking tire pressure
when the tire is hot, for example driven
more than 1.0 mi (1.6 km), never bleed
or reduce air pressure. The tires are hot
from driving and it is normal for
pressures to increase above
recommended cold pressures. A hot tire
at or below recommended cold inflation
pressure could be significantly
under-inflated.

Note: If you have to drive a distance to
get air for your tires, check and record
the tire pressure first and add the
appropriate air pressure when you get
to the pump. It is normal for tires to heat
up and the air pressure inside to go up
as you drive.

2. Remove the cap from the valve on

one tire, then firmly press the tire
gauge onto the valve and measure
the pressure.

3. Add enough air to reach the

recommended air pressure.

Note: If you overfill the tire, release air
by pressing on the metal stem in the
center of the valve. Then recheck the
pressure with your tire gauge.

4. Replace the valve cap.
5. Repeat this procedure for each tire,

including the spare.

Note: Some spare tires operate at a
higher inflation pressure than the other
tires. For T type mini-spare tires, refer
to the Dissimilar spare wheel and tire
assembly information for a description:
Store and maintain at 60 psi (4.15 bar).
For full-size and dissimilar spare tires,
refer to the Dissimilar spare wheel and
tire assembly information for a
description: Store and maintain at the
higher of the front and rear inflation
pressure as shown on the Tire Label.

6. Visually inspect the tires to make

sure there are no nails or other
objects embedded that could poke
a hole in the tire and cause an air
leak.

7. Check the sidewalls to make sure

there are no gouges, cuts or bulges.

Inspecting Your Tires and Wheel Valve
Stems

Periodically inspect the tire treads for
uneven or excessive wear and remove
objects such as stones, nails or glass
that may be wedged in the tread
grooves. Check the tire and valve stems
for holes, cracks, or cuts that may permit
air leakage and repair or replace the tire
and replace the valve stem. Inspect the
tire sidewalls for cracking, cuts, bruises
and other signs of damage or excessive
wear. If internal damage to the tire is
suspected, have the tire demounted and
inspected in case it needs to be repaired
or replaced. For your safety, tires that
are damaged or show signs of excessive
wear should not be used because they
are more likely to blow out or fail.

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Improper or inadequate vehicle
maintenance can cause tires to wear
abnormally. Inspect all your tires,
including the spare, frequently, and
replace them if one or more of the
following conditions exist:

Tire Wear

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When the tread is worn down to one
sixteenth of an inch (2 mm), tires must
be replaced to help prevent your vehicle
from skidding and hydroplaning. Built-in
treadwear indicators, or wear bars,
which look like narrow strips of smooth
rubber across the tread will appear on
the tire when the tread is worn down to
one sixteenth of an inch (2 mm).

When the tire tread wears down to the
same height as these wear bars, the tire
is worn out and must be replaced.

Damage

Periodically inspect the tire treads and
sidewalls for damage, such as bulges in
the tread or sidewalls, cracks in the
tread groove and separation in the tread
or sidewall. If damage is observed or
suspected have the tire inspected by a
tire professional. Tires can be damaged
during off-road use, so inspection after
off-road use is also recommended.

Age

WARNING: Tires degrade over

time depending on many factors such
as weather, storage conditions, and
conditions of use (load, speed, inflation
pressure) the tires experience
throughout their lives.
In general, tires should be replaced after
six years regardless of tread wear.
However, heat caused by hot climates
or frequent high loading conditions can
accelerate the aging process and may
require tires to be replaced more
frequently.
You should replace your spare tire when
you replace the road tires or after six
years due to aging even if it has not
been used.

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U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number

Both U.S. and Canada Federal
regulations require tire manufacturers
to place standardized information on the
sidewall of all tires. This information
identifies and describes the fundamental
characteristics of the tire and also
provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identification
Number for safety standard certification
and in case of a recall.
This begins with the letters DOT and
indicates that the tire meets all federal
standards. The next two numbers or
letters are the plant code designating
where it was manufactured, the next two
are the tire size code and the last four
numbers represent the week and year
the tire was built. For example, the
numbers 317 mean the 31st week of
1997. After 2000 the numbers go to four
digits. For example, 2501 means the
25th week of 2001. The numbers in
between are identification codes used
for traceability. This information is used
to contact customers if a tire defect
requires a recall.

Tire Replacement Requirements

Your vehicle is equipped with tires
designed to provide a safe ride and
handling capability.

WARNING: Only use replacement

tires and wheels that are the same size,
load index, speed rating and type (such
as P-metric versus LT-metric or
all-season versus all-terrain) as those
originally provided by Ford. The
recommended tire and wheel size 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.

WARNING: 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.

WARNING: 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.

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