Get Wheels and tyres Guide for Ford Kuga SUV First Generation (2008-2012)

Wheels and tyres

WARNINGS

Do not use snow chains on this type

of wheel.

GENERAL INFORMATION

CAUTIONS

Use only approved wheel and tyre

sizes. Using other sizes could

damage the vehicle and will make

the National Type Approval invalid.

Do not drive through an automatic

car wash.

Do not carry out any tyre repairs on

a temporary spare wheel.

If you change the diameter of the

tyres from that fitted at the factory,

the speedometer may not display

the correct speed. Take the vehicle to

your dealer to have the engine

CAUTION

The ground clearance of your vehicle

will be reduced. Take care when

parking next to a kerb.

management system reprogrammed.

A decal with tyre pressure data is located

in the driver’s door opening at the B-pillar.

Note: Your vehicle may exhibit some

unusual driving characteristics.

Check and set the tyre pressure at the

ambient temperature in which you are

intending to drive the vehicle and when

the tyres are cold.

Vehicle jack

WARNINGS

The vehicle jack supplied with your

vehicle should only be used when

changing a wheel in emergency

situations.

CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL

Locking wheel nuts

Before using the vehicle jack, check

that it is not damaged or deformed

and that the thread is lubricated and

free from foreign matter.

You can obtain a replacement locking

wheel nut key and replacement locking

wheel nuts from your dealer using the

reference number certificate.

Never place anything between the

jack and the ground, or the jack and

the vehicle.

Vehicles with a temporary

spare wheel

WARNINGS

Note: Vehicles with a tyre repair kit or run

flat tyres are not equipped with a vehicle

jack or a wheel brace.

If the spare wheel differs from the

other fitted wheels, these rules must

be followed:

It is recommended to use a workshop

type hydraulic jack for changing between

summer and winter tyres.

Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).

Drive the shortest possible

distances.

Note: Use a jack with a minimum lifting

capacity of 1.5 tonnes and a lifting plate

with a minimum diameter of 80 millimetres

(3.1 inches).

Do not fit more than one spare

wheel on your vehicle at any one

time.

155

Wheels and tyres

Vehicles without tyre repair kit or

Jacking and lifting points

CAUTION

run flat tyres

Your vehicle jack, wheel brace, screw-in

towing eye and wheel trim remover are

located in the spare wheel well.

Use only the specified jacking points.

If you use other positions, you may

damage the body, steering,

suspension, engine, braking system or

the fuel lines.

A

B

E92658

A

B

Emergency use only

Maintenance

156

Wheels and tyres

Vehicles with side skirts

A

E93184

Indentations in the sills A show the

location of the jacking points.

E95345

Assembling the wheel brace

Type one

WARNING

When returning the wheel brace

extension to its original position, take

care not to get your fingers caught.

Note: Make sure that the wheel brace is

fully extended.

E92932

E122546

Extend the wheel brace.

Type two

CAUTION

The screw-in towing eye has a

left-hand thread. Turn it

anti-clockwise to install it. Make sure

that the towing eye is fully tightened.

E93020

157

Wheels and tyres

Removing a road wheel

WARNINGS

Park your vehicle in such a position

that neither the traffic nor you are

hindered or endangered.

Set up a warning triangle.

Make sure that the vehicle is on firm,

level ground with the wheels

pointing straight ahead.

E122502

Insert the screw-in towing eye into the

wheel brace.

Switch off the ignition and apply the

parking brake.

Removing the wheel trim

Type one

If your vehicle has a manual

transmission, select first or reverse

gear. If it has an automatic

transmission, select park.

Insert the flat end of the wheel brace

between the rim and the trim and carefully

remove the trim.

Have the passengers leave the

vehicle.

Secure the diagonally opposite

wheel with an appropriate block or

wheel chock.

Type two

Make sure that the arrows on

directional tyres point in the direction

of rotation when the vehicle is

1

moving forwards. If you have to fit a spare

wheel with the arrows pointing in the

opposite direction, have the tyre refitted

in the correct direction by a properly

trained technician.

2

Do not work underneath the vehicle

when it is supported only by a jack.

Make sure that the jack is vertical to

the jacking point and the base is flat

on the ground.

E122314

CAUTION

Do not lay alloy wheels face down on

the ground, this will damage the

paint.

1. Insert the wheel trim remover.

2. Remove the wheel trim.

Note: Make sure that you pull the wheel

trim remover at right angles to the trim.

158

Wheels and tyres

Note: The spare wheel is located under

the floor cover in the luggage

compartment.

WARNINGS

Do not fit run flat tyres on vehicles

that were not originally fitted with

them. Please contact your dealer

for more details regarding compatibility.

1. Install the locking wheel nut key.

CAUTION

Do not install alloy wheels using

wheel nuts designed for use with

steel wheels.

Note: Make sure the wheel and hub

contact surfaces are free from foreign

matter.

1

Note: Make sure that the cones on the

wheel nuts are against the wheel.

1. Install the wheel.

2. Install the wheel nuts finger tight.

3. Install the locking wheel nut key.

2

1

E121887

4

3

2. Slacken the wheel nuts.

3. Jack up the vehicle until the tyre is

clear of the ground.

4. Remove the wheel nuts and the

wheel.

2

5

Installing a road wheel

WARNINGS

Use only approved wheel and tyre

sizes. Using other sizes could

damage the vehicle and will make

the National Type Approval invalid. See

Technical specifications (page 167).

E75442

4. Partially tighten the wheel nuts in the

sequence shown.

5. Lower the vehicle and remove the

jack.

6. Fully tighten the wheel nuts in the

sequence shown. See Technical

specifications (page 167).

159

Wheels and tyres

7. Install the wheel trim using the ball of

your hand.

The tyre repair kit seals most tyre

punctures [with a diameter of up to six

millimetres (1/4 inch)] to temporarily

restore mobility.

WARNING

Have the wheel nuts checked for

tightness and the tyre pressure

checked as soon as possible.

Observe the following rules when using

the kit:

•

Drive with caution and avoid

making sudden steering or

driving manoeuvres, especially if

the vehicle is heavily loaded or you are

towing a trailer.

Note: If the spare wheel is different in size

or construction to the road wheels, have

this replaced as soon as possible.

•

The kit will provide you with an

emergency temporary repair, enabling

you to continue your journey to the

next vehicle or tyre dealer, or to drive

a maximum distance of

TYRE REPAIR KIT

Your vehicle is not equipped with a spare

tyre, but does include an emergency tyre

repair kit that can be used to repair one

flat tyre.

200 kilometres (125 miles).

•

Do not exceed a maximum speed

of 80 km/h (50 mph).

Keep the kit out of the reach of

children.

The tyre repair kit is located in the

underfloor storage compartment. See

Storage compartments (page 97).

Only use the kit when the ambient

temperature is between –30°C (-22°F)

and +70°C (+158°F).

General information

WARNINGS

Depending on the type and extent

of tyre damage, some tyres can

only be partially sealed or not sealed

at all. Loss of tyre pressure can affect

vehicle handling, leading to loss of vehicle

control.

Using the tyre repair kit

WARNINGS

Compressed air can act as an

explosive or propellant.

Never leave the tyre repair kit

unattended while in use.

Do not use the tyre repair kit if the

tyre has already been damaged as

a result of being driven under

inflated.

CAUTION

Do not use the tyre repair kit on run

flat tyres.

Do not keep the compressor

operating for more than 10 minutes.

Do not try to seal damage other

than that located within the visible

tread of the tyre.

Note: Use the tyre repair kit only for the

vehicle with which it was supplied.

Do not try to seal damage to the

tyre’s sidewall.

160

Wheels and tyres

•

Park your vehicle at the roadside so

WARNINGS

that you do not obstruct the flow of

traffic and so that you are able to use

the kit without being in danger.

The sealant contains natural rubber

latex. Avoid contact with skin and

clothing. If this happens, rinse the

affected areas immediately with plenty of

water and contact your doctor.

•

Apply the parking brake, even if you

have parked on a level road, to make

sure that the vehicle will not move.

If the tyre inflation pressure does not

reach 1.8 bar (26 psi) within seven

minutes, the tyre may have suffered

excessive damage, making a temporary

repair impossible. In this case, do not

continue driving with this tyre.

Do not attempt to remove foreign

objects like nails or screws penetrating

the tyre.

Leave the engine running while the kit

is in use, but not if the vehicle is in an

enclosed or poorly ventilated area (for

example, inside a building). In these

circumstances, switch the

compressor on with the engine turned

off.

CAUTION

Screwing the bottle onto the bottle

holder will pierce the seal of the

bottle. Do not unscrew the bottle

from the holder as the sealant will escape.

•

Replace the sealant bottle with a new

one before the expiry date (see top

of bottle) is reached.

Inform all other users of the vehicle

that the tyre has been temporarily

sealed with the tyre repair kit and

make them aware of the special

driving conditions to be observed.

Inflating the tyre

WARNINGS

Check the sidewall of the tyre prior

to inflation. If there are any cracks,

bumps or similar damage, do not

attempt to inflate the tyre.

Do not stand directly beside the tyre

while the compressor is pumping.

Watch the sidewall of the tyre. If any

cracks, bumps or similar damage

appear, turn off the compressor and

let the air out by means of the pressure

relief valve B. Do not continue driving with

this tyre.

161

Wheels and tyres

A

J

Bottle lid

K

Sealant bottle

K

J

1. Open the lid of the tyre repair kit.

2. Peel off the label I showing the

maximum permissible speed of

80 km/h (50 mph) from the casing

and attach it to the instrument panel

in the driver’s field of view. Make sure

the label does not obscure anything

important.

B

3. Take the hose C and the power plug

with cable G out of the kit.

4. Unscrew the orange cap D and the

bottle lid J.

I

5. Screw the sealant bottle K clockwise

into the bottle holder E fully tight.

6. Remove the valve cap from the

damaged tyre.

H

C

D

E

7. Detach the protective cap A from the

hose C and screw the hose C firmly

onto the valve of the damaged tyre.

8. Make sure that the compressor switch

H is in position 0.

9. Insert the power plug G into the cigar

lighter socket or auxiliary power

socket. See Cigar lighter (page 96).

See Auxiliary power sockets

(page 96).

G

F

E94973

A

Protective cap

10. Start the engine.

B

C

D

E

F

Pressure relief valve

Hose

11. Move the compressor switch H to

position 1.

12. Inflate the tyre for no longer than

seven minutes to an inflation

Orange cap

Bottle holder

pressure of minimum 1.8 bar (26 psi)

and a maximum of 3.5 bar (51 psi).

Move the compressor switch H to

position 0 and check the current tyre

pressure with pressure gauge F.

Pressure gauge

Power plug with cable

Compressor switch

Label

G

H

I

13. Remove the power plug G from the

cigar lighter socket or auxiliary power

socket.

162

Wheels and tyres

14. Quickly unscrew the hose C from

4. Follow the inflation procedure once

again to top up the tyre.

the tyre valve and replace the

protective cap A. Fasten the valve

cap again.

5. Check the tyre pressure again from

the pressure gauge F. If the tyre

pressure is too high, deflate the tyre

to the specified pressure using the

pressure relief valve B.

6. Once you have inflated the tyre to its

correct tyre pressure, move the

compressor switch H to position 0,

remove the power plug G from the

socket, unscrew the hose C, fasten

the valve cap and replace the

protective cap A.

15. Leave the sealant bottle K in the

bottle holder E.

16. Make sure the kit, the bottle lid and

the orange cap are stored safely, but

still easily accessible in the vehicle.

The kit will be required again when

you check the tyre pressure.

17. Immediately drive approximately

three kilometres (two miles) so that

the sealant can seal the damaged

area.

7. Leave the sealant bottle K in the bottle

holder E and store the kit away safely

in its original location.

Note: When pumping in the sealant

through the tyre valve, the pressure may

rise up to 6 bar (87 psi) but will drop again

after about 30 seconds.

8. Drive to the nearest tyre specialist to

get the damaged tyre replaced.

Before the tyre is removed from the

rim, inform your tyre dealer that the

tyre contains sealant. Renew the kit

as soon as possible after it has been

used once.

WARNING

If you experience heavy vibrations,

unsteady steering behaviour or

noises while driving, reduce your

speed and drive with caution to a place

where it is safe for you to stop the vehicle.

Recheck the tyre and its pressure. If the

tyre pressure is less than 1.3 bar (19 psi)

or if there are any cracks, bumps or similar

damage visible, do not continue driving

with this tyre.

Note: Remember that emergency

roadside tyre repair kits only provide

temporary mobility. Regulations

concerning tyre repair after usage of tyre

repair kit may differ from country to

country. You should consult a tyre

specialist for advice.

WARNING

Checking the tyre pressure

Before driving, make sure the tyre

is adjusted to the recommended

inflation pressure. See Technical

specifications (page 167). Monitor the

tyre pressure until the sealed tyre is

replaced.

1. Stop the vehicle after driving

approximately three kilometres

(two miles). Check, and where

necessary, adjust the pressure of the

damaged tyre.

2. Attach the kit and read the tyre

pressure from the pressure gauge F.

Empty sealant bottles can be disposed

of together with normal household waste.

Return remains of sealant to your dealer

or dispose of it in compliance with local

waste disposal regulations.

3. If the pressure of the sealant-filled tyre

is 1.3 bar (19 psi) or more, adjust it to

the specified pressure. See

Technical specifications (page

167).

163

Wheels and tyres

When a standard tyre experiences a

RUN FLAT TYRES

drastic loss of inflation pressure, the rim

of the wheel brings the full weight of the

vehicle to bear on the collapsed sidewalls.

You can barely manoeuvre the vehicle

and the tyre is destroyed.

Principle of operation

Standard tyre

A

Run flat tyres have sturdy, reinforced

sidewalls that support the rim should the

tyre suffer a loss of inflation pressure.

B

What to do if a run flat tyre has

a puncture

C

Due to the run-flat properties of these

tyres, you may not notice any tyre defect.

Your vehicle is equipped with a tyre

pressure monitoring system that alerts

you to any drop in tyre pressure. See

Technical specifications (page 167).

E75207

A

B

C

Wheel rim position with correct

tyre pressure

In the event of a tyre defect:

Wheel rim position with

insufficient tyre pressure

•

immediately slow down to a maximum

speed of 80 km/h (50 mph)

Tyre

•

avoid sudden or erratic braking and

steering manoeuvres and be

especially careful negotiating bends

Run flat tyre

•

do not drive more than 80 kilometres

(50 miles) after the defect is detected

B

A

have the defective tyre replaced as

soon as possible.

Replacing run flat tyres

WARNINGS

D

C

Make sure that the workshop is

aware that your vehicle is equipped

with special run flat tyres.

E87667

Never repair or reuse run flat tyres

that are damaged or have been

driven on run flat.

A

B

Wheel rim position with correct

tyre pressure

Wheel rim position with

insufficient tyre pressure

If a run flat tyre has to be replaced, have

the respective wheel rim inspected for

any damage.

C

D

Tyre

Reinforced sidewall

164

Wheels and tyres

Examine the tyres regularly for cuts,

WARNINGS

foreign objects and uneven wear of the

tread. Uneven wear could mean that the

wheel alignment is outside specification.

Do not fit a mixture of run flat and

standard tyres. In isolated cases, a

standard tyre can be temporarily

mounted on a vehicle otherwise equipped

with run flat tyres. It must be pointed out

to the driver that the standard tyre has no

runflat properties.

Check the tyre pressures (including the

spare) when cold, every two weeks.

USING WINTER TYRES

Do not fit run flat tyres on vehicles

that were not originally fitted with

them. Please contact your dealer

for more details regarding compatibility.

CAUTION

Make sure that you use the correct

wheel nuts for the type of wheel the

winter tyres are fitted to.

Run flat tyres may be sold and mounted

only by specially trained and certified tyre

dealers.

If winter tyres are used, make sure that

the tyre pressures are correct. See

Technical specifications (page 167).

TYRE CARE

USING SNOW CHAINS

WARNINGS

Do not exceed 40 km/h (25 mph)

when using 14 mm ( 0.6 inch) snow

chains or 50 km/h (30 mph) when

using 10 mm ( 0.4 inch) snow chains.

Do not use snow chains on

snow-free roads.

E70415

Only fit snow chains to 235/60 R16

or 215/65 R16 tyres.

To make sure the front and rear tyres of

your vehicle wear evenly and last longer,

we recommend that you swap the tyres

from front to rear and vice versa at regular

intervals of between 5 000 and 10 000

km (3 000 and 6 000 miles).

CAUTION

If your vehicle is fitted with wheel

trims, remove them before fitting

snow chains.

CAUTION

Do not scrub the sidewalls of the

tyres when you are parking.

Note: The ABS will continue to operate

normally.

Only use small link snow chains.

If you have to mount a kerb, do so slowly

and approach it with the wheels at

right-angles to the kerb.

Only use snow chains on the front wheels.

165

Wheels and tyres

Apart from a too low tyre pressure or a

damaged tyre, the following situations can

affect the rolling circumference:

Vehicles with stability control

(ESP)

Vehicles with stability control (ESP) may

exhibit some unusual driving

characteristics which can be avoided by

switching the system off. See Using

stability control (page 112).

•

Vehicle load is uneven.

When using a trailer or travelling up

and down an incline.

•

Using snow chains.

Driving on soft surfaces such as snow

or mud.

TYRE PRESSURE

MONITORING SYSTEM

Note: The system will still function

correctly, but there may be an increased

detection time.

WARNINGS

The system does not relieve you of

your responsibility to regularly check

the tyre pressures.

If a low pressure warning message is

displayed in the information display, check

the tyre pressures as soon as possible

and inflate them to the recommended

pressure. See Technical

The system will only provide a low

tyre pressure warning. It will not

inflate the tyres.

specifications (page 167).

If this happens frequently, have the cause

determined and rectified as soon as

possible.

Do not drive on significantly

under-inflated tyres. This may cause

the tyres to overheat and fail.

Under-inflation reduces fuel efficiency,

tyre tread life and may also affect your

ability to drive the vehicle safely.

System reset

Note: Do not reset the system when the

vehicle is moving.

CAUTIONS

Do not bend or damage the valves

when you are inflating the tyres.

Note: You should reset the system

following any adjustment to the tyre

pressures or any changing of tyres.

Note: Turn the ignition on.

Have tyres installed by properly

trained technicians.

Type 2 instrument cluster

1. Using the multifunction lever, navigate

The Deflation Detection System will alert

you if there is a change of air pressure in

any tyre. It does this by using the ABS

sensors to detect the rolling

circumference of the wheels. When the

circumference changes, this indicates low

pressure in a tyre, a warning message is

displayed in the information display and

the message indicator will illuminate. See

Information messages (page 72).

to 'SET' > T. Pres.

2. Press and hold the SET/RESET

button until the message Tyre

Pressure set appears.

Type 3 instrument cluster

1. Using the multifunction lever, navigate

to hold 'SET' to set Tyre Pres.

166

Wheels and tyres

2. Press and hold the SET/RESET

Tyre Pressure set appears.

button until the message

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Wheel nut torque

Wheel type

All

Nm (Ib-ft)

130 (96)

Tyre pressures (cold tyres)

Up to 80 km/h (50 mph)

Tyre pressures

Normal load

Full load

Front

Rear

Front

Rear

Variant

Tyre size

bar

(lbf/in²)

bar

(lbf/in²)

bar

(lbf/in²)

bar

(lbf/in²)

All

T135/90 R 17

4.2 (61)

Up to 160 km/h (100 mph)

Tyre pressures

Normal load

Full load

Front

Rear

Front

Rear

Variant

Tyre size

bar

(lbf/in²)

bar

(lbf/in²)

bar

(lbf/in²)

bar

(lbf/in²)

All

215/65 R16

235/60 R16

235/55 R17

235/55 RF17

235/50 R18

235/45 R19

2.2 (32)

2.1 (31)

2.3 (33)

2.2 (32)

2.4 (35)

2.8 (41)

167

Wheels and tyres

Continuous speed in excess of 160 km/h (100 mph)

Tyre pressures

Normal load

Full load

Front

Rear

Front

Rear

Variant

Tyre size

bar

(lbf/in²)

bar

(lbf/in²)

bar

(lbf/in²)

bar

(lbf/in²)

All

215/65 R16

235/60 R16

235/55 R17

235/55 RF17

235/50 R18

235/45 R19

2.3 (33)

2.4 (35)

2.8 (41)

168

Wheels and tyres for Your Ford Kuga SUV First Generation (2008-2012)

Related Topics

Popular Owner Manuals

Latest Owner Manuals