Ford Fusion: General information - Wheels and tyres - Ford Fusion Owners manualFord Fusion: General information

CAUTIONS:

Use only approved wheel and tyresizes. Using other sizes coulddamage the vehicle and will makethe National Type Approval invalid.

If you change the diameter of thetyres from that fitted at the factory,the speedometer may not displaythe correct speed. Take the vehicle toyour dealer to have the enginemanagement system reprogrammed.

A decal with tyre pressure data is locatedin the driver’s door opening at the B-pillar.

Check and set the tyre pressure at theambient temperature in which you areintending to drive the vehicle and whenthe tyres are cold.

Tyre pressures

WARNING:

If the vehicle is used with a roof loador is fully laden the tyres must be setto the full load tyre pressuresettings.

Driving at normal tyre pressures willimprove ride comfort; however it will alterthe driving characteristics and fuelconsumption of the vehicle.

For optimum dynamic performance therecommended tyre pressure setting is2.4 bar (35 psi) front and 2.2 bar (32 psi)rear.

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