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Make sure the chains are the right size for
you r tires. Use only SAE Class “S” chains.
Other typ es may dam age you r vehicle.
❑
Pu t the chains on the front tires tightly with
the end s held dow n secu rely. Retighten the
chains after driving 1/ 2 mile (0.8 km ). Follow
the chain manu factu rer’s instru ctions.
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Do not drive faster than 30 mph (50 km / h)
or the chain manu factu rer’s recom mend ed
speed limit, whichever is low er. Avoid
bu mps, holes and sharp turns. If you can
hear the chains ru b or bang against you r
vehicle, rem ove the chains to prevent dam age
to you r vehicle.
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Tire chains may affect vehicle hand ling. Drive
carefu lly and avoid hard braking.
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Do not use chains on tem porary spare tires.
They may dam age the vehicle and the tire.
Clean ing the Wheels
Wash the wheels with the sam e detergent you
use to wash you r vehicle’s bod y. Do not use
acid -based wheel cleaners, steel wool, abrasives,
fuel, or strong detergents. These substances will
dam age protective coatings. Use tar and road oil
rem over to rem ove grease and tar.
NOTE: Before goin g to a car wash , fin d out if
the brushes are abrasive.
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| Categories | Ford Escort Manuals, Ford Manuals |
|---|---|
| Document Type | User and Operator's Vehicle Manual Guide. Free Auto PDF Manual Download |
| Model Year | 1996 |
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| Publisher | ford.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Ford Motor Company |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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