Ford TOURNEO CONNECT 2024 - Wheel and Tyre Care

to such an extent when driving that the
trea
d peels o and the tyre bursts.
·
Check the tyres regularly for damage
and wear.
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Never exceed the top speed and load
permitted for the fitted tyres.
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All four wheels must be fitted with radi-
al tyres of the same type, size (rolling
circumference) and the same tread
pattern.
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If you notice unusual vibration, or if the
vehicle pulls to one side when driving,
stop immediately and check the wheels
and tyres for damage.
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Never loosen the bolts on wheel rims
with bolted-on rings.
WARNING
New tyres or tyres which are old, worn
down or dama
ged cannot provide full lev-
els of vehicle control and braking power.
This can cause serious accidents and fa-
tal injuries.
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Run in new tyres as they will initially
have reduced grip and braking ecien-
cy. For this reason, drive with appropri-
ate care during the first 600 km
(370 miles).
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Never drive with worn tyres or tyres that
shows signs of damage, such as holes,
cuts, cracks or blisters.
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If you notice unusual vibration, or if the
vehicle pulls to one side when driving,
stop immediately and check the wheels
and tyres for damage.
·
Do not use wheels or tyres if you do not
know their history. Used wheels and
tyres could be damaged, even if the
damage is not visible.
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Only use tyres that are older than six
years if you have no alternative. In this
case, drive slowly and with extra care at
all times. This also applies even if the
tyres have never been used.
·
Replace worn or damaged tyres imme-
diately.
WARNING
If the tightening torque of the wheel bolts
is insucient, the wheel bolts and thus
the wheel can loosen while the vehicle is
in motion. T
he wheel bolts and the
threads could be damaged if the tighten-
ing torque is too high.
Incorrectly tightened or missing wheel
bolts can lead to loss of control over the
vehicle, serious accidents and fatal inju-
ries.
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Always tighten the wheel bolts with the
correct tightening torque. If you do not
have a torque wrench, tighten the
wheel bolts with the wheel bolt wrench
and have the torque checked immedi-
ately by the nearest suitably qualified
workshop.
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Never drive if wheel bolts are missing or
loose.
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Always use wheel bolts that match the
wheel rims and the vehicle type.
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Never grease or oil the wheel bolt and
the threads in the wheel hubs. The
wheel bolts could loosen while the ve-
hicle is in motion, even if the required
torque setting is used.
·
Make sure that the wheel bolts and
threads of the wheel hubs are clean,
smooth-running and free of oil and
grease.
·
Never loosen the bolts on wheel rims
with bolted-on rings.
WARNING
Incorrect mounting of the tyre on the
wheel rim c
an result in damage to the
wheel rim so that the tyre suddenly loses
air or bursts while driving.
This can cause serious accidents and fa-
tal injuries.
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Have tyres mounted on the wheel rim
only by a suitably qualified workshop.
Wheel and tyre care
Handling tyres
A
voiding tyre damage
— Drive over kerbs and other low obstacles
slowly and at right angles so that the two
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