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2018 Ford Focus ST Owners Manual - Using Snow Chains - Active



Using Snow Chains - Active

WARNING   WARNING:  Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph). Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING   WARNING:  Do not use snow chains on snow-free roads.
WARNING   WARNING:  Only fit snow chains to specified tires.
WARNING   WARNING:  If your vehicle is fitted with wheel trims, remove them before fitting snow chains.

 

Only use snow chains on the front wheels.

Only use snow chains on the following specified tire sizes:

  • 215/55R17.Do not use snow chains greater than 10 mm (0.4 in).

Maintain correct tire pressures.   See   Tire Pressures - Excluding: Active/ST

Vehicles with Stability Control

When stability control is on, your vehicle may exhibit some unusual driving characteristics. To reduce this, switch traction control off.   See   Using Stability Control - Excluding: ST

Note:   The anti-lock brake system continues to correctly operate.

Using Snow Chains - ST

WARNING   WARNING:  Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph). Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING   WARNING:  Do not use snow chains on snow-free roads.
WARNING   WARNING:  Only fit snow chains to specified tires.
WARNING   WARNING:  If your vehicle is fitted with wheel trims, remove them before fitting snow chains.

 

Only use snow chains on the front wheels.

Only use snow chains on the following specified tire sizes:

  • 215/50R17.Do not use snow chains greater than 7 mm (0.3 in).

Maintain correct tire pressures.   See   Tire Pressures - Excluding: Active/ST

Vehicles with Stability Control

When stability control is on, your vehicle may exhibit some unusual driving characteristics. To reduce this, switch traction control off.   See   Using Stability Control - Excluding: ST

Note:   The anti-lock brake system continues to correctly operate.


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