1996 Mercury Sable Owner's Manual - Page 316

u Stay within the recommended load limits (see Load limits in the Index). distributed. u Make sure the weight of your load is evenly u Drive at safe speeds. If you do not take these precautions, your tires may fail or go flat. RWARNING Ford Motor Company recommends obeying posted speed limits. Furthermore, driving too fast for conditions is dangerous and creates the possibility of loss of vehicle control which may result in personal injury. Under some circumstances, driving at very high speeds for extended periods of time may also result in damage to vehicle components, creating a risk of failure and potential loss of vehicle control. At least once a month, check the pressure in all your vehicle's tires, including the spare. Use an accurate tire pressure gauge. Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle has been parked for at least one hour or has been driven less than 3 miles (5 km). You can find the proper cold pressure and load limits of recommended size tires on the Tire Pressure Decal inside the glove compartment. 289