2005 Mercury Monterey Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 193

Tires, Wheels and Loading Speed ranges: • Low 25-42 mph (40-68 km/h) • Medium 42-62 mph (68-100 km/h) • High - above 62 mph (100 km/h) This system may not function properly under the following conditions: • Uneven tread wear. • Driving on loose or low traction surfaces such as gravel, snow or slush. • Using tire chains • Initial tire pressures out of specified range. • Two or more under inflated tires. • Sudden loss of tire pressure. • Vehicle speeds less than 20 mph (30 km/h), greater than 70 mph (120 km/h) or driving duration less than 10 miles. • Transporting a heavy load or towing a trailer. • A different tire was replaced and was not the same brand, type, size, speed rating, load carrying capacity and DOT code as the other tire on the same axle. • System was not reset after tire rotation, air pressure adjustment, a tire change, wheel alignment or tire balancing. • System was not reset after the ABS warning lamp illuminates. The low tire warning feature can be turned off by your dealer. 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. If you need to use chains, it is recommended that steel wheels (of the same size and specifications) be used as chains may chip aluminum wheels. Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains: • Use only cable type SAE Class "S" chains. Conventional link or other type chains may cause damage to your vehicle's wheelhouse and/or underbody. 193 2005 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)