1997 Mercury Mountaineer Owner's Manual - Page 163
1997 Mercury Mountaineer Manual
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Maintenance and care Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect the handling of the vehicle and make it easier to lose control and roll over. IDENTIFYING TIRE TYPES Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label to determine the specific size tire and wheel Ford Motor Company recommends for use on this vehicle. All wheel/tire combinations (including spare) must be the same size for AWD equipped vehicles. SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you currently have on your vehicle. 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 chains. Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains: • Use only SAE Class "S" chains. • Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Install tire chains on rear tires only. 163