Tires, Wheels and Loading
Increasing the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase
the tire’s load carrying capability.
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kPa : Kilopascal, a metric unit of air pressure.
PSI: Pounds per square inch, a standard unit of air pressure.
Cold infla tion pr essu re: 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 mile (1.6 km).
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Recomme nde d infla tion pr essu re: The cold inflation pressure found
on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B-Pillar or
the edge of the driver’s door.
B-pilla r: The structural member at the side of the vehicle behind the
front door.
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Bead area of the tir e: Area of the tire next to the rim.
Side wall of the tir e: Area between the bead area and the tread.
Tread area of the tir e: Area of the perimeter of the tire that
contacts the road when mounted on the vehicle.
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Rim: The metal support (wheel) for a tire or a tire and tube assembly
upon which the tire beads are seated.
INSPECTING AND 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 Ford
Motor Company.
Inspecting your tires
Periodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear and
remove stones, nails, glass or other objects that may be wedged in the
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2005
Focus (foc)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
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| Model Year | 2005 |
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