Tires, Wheels and Loading
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Tir e Ide ntifica tion Numbe r (TIN) : 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.
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In fla tion pr essu re: A measure of the amount of air in a tire.
St anda rd loa d: A class of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry a
maximum load at 35 psi [37 psi (2.5 bar) for Metric tires]. Increasing
the inflation pressure beyond this pressure will not increase the tire’s
load carrying capability.
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Extra loa d: A class of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry a
heavier maximum load at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) for Metric tires].
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 or Tire Label located on
the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door.
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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.
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.
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2006
Escape (204)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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