2018 Escape Owner's Manual

Wheels and Tires

TIREPRESSUREMONITORING SYSTEM WARNING The tire pressure monitoring system is not a substitute for manually checking tire pressures. You should periodically check tire pressures using a pressure gauge. Failure to correctly maintain tire pressures could increase the risk of tire failure, loss of control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. Note: You should only use tire sealants in roadside emergencies as they may cause damage to the tire pressure monitoring system sensor. Note: If the tire pressuremonitoring system sensor becomes damaged, it may not function. Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires). As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate

The tires on your vehicle have all-weather treads to provide traction in rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow tires and cables. If you need to use cables, it is recommended that steel wheels (of the same size and specifications) be used, as cablesmay chip aluminum wheels. Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and traction devices • If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle • Purchase chains or cables from a manufacturer that clearly labels body to tire dimension restrictions. • Use 10 mm cables or chains only on front axle with 235/55R17 tires. • Not all S-class snow chains or cables meet these restrictions. Chains of this size restrictionwill include a tensioning device. • The snow chains or cables must be mounted in pairs on the front axle. • Do not use chains or cables on 235/50R18 and 235/45R19 tires. • Install cables securely, verifying that the cables do not touch any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • When driving with tire cables do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) or the maximumspeed recommendedby the chain manufacturer, whichever is less. • Drive cautiously. If you hear the cables rub or bang against the vehicle, stop and retighten them. If this does not work, remove the cables to prevent vehicle damage. • Remove the cables when they are no longer needed. Do not use cables on dry roads. If you have any questions regarding snow chains or cables, please contact your authorized dealer.

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