1997 FORD EXPLORER spare wheel

8. Assemble the jack handle to the
lug wrench.
9. Insert the drive section of the
jack handle into the actuator hole
and turn counterclockwise until
the cable is slack enough to allow
the spare tire to be pulled
rearward from under the vehicle.
10. Slide spare tire rearward and
remove retainer.
11. Insert tapered end of the lug
wrench behind hubcaps and twist
them off.
12. Loosen the wheel lug nuts with
the lug wrench about one half turn
each.
13. Position the jack on the lower
suspension arm to raise the front
wheel. Position the jack under the
rear axle to raise the rear wheel.
²Never use the differential as
a jacking point.
14. Turn the jack handle clockwise
until the tire just clears the
ground.
15. Remove the wheel lug nuts and
flat tire and install the spare tire.
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16. Install the lug nuts and tighten
until snug.
17. Lower the vehicle and tighten
the lug nuts as shown.
18. Unblock the wheels and place
the flat tire, jack hhandle and lug
wrench away.
Stowing flat tires
Stow aluminum wheel and tire
with the valve stem down.
To stow largest flat tire, place it
inside the vehicle and secure with
a webbing retainer.
The conventional spare tire
(if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
a conventional spare tire which
can be used as a spare or a regular
tire. This spare tire is identical to
the other tires on your vehicle,
although the wheel style may not
match.
The temporary spare tire
(if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with
a temporary spare tire. This spare
is smaller than a regular tire and is
intended for emergency use only.
Us this spare when you get a flat
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4
2
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tire and replace it with a full-size
tire as soon as possible.
It is not recommended that the
vehicle be operated in 4WD HIGH
or LOW modes with a temporary
spare. If 4WD HIGH or LOW
operation is necessary, do not
operate above speeds of 16 km/h
(10 mph) or for distances above 80
km (50 miles).
When driving with a temporary
spare,do not:
²exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) under
any circumstances.
²load your vehicle so that it
exceeds the maximum load
rating listed on the tire decal.
²tow a trailer.
²use tire chains on this tire.
²try to repair the temporary
spare or remove it from its
wheel.
²use the wheel for any other type
of vehicle.
²drive through an automatic car
wash.
JUMP STARTING YOUR
VEHICLE
The gases around the
battery can explode if
exposed to flames, sparks, or lit
cigarettes. An explosion could
result in injury or vehicle
damage.
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Power door locks ........................54
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....184
Rear window
wiper .....................................37,38
Refill capacities for fluids ........223
Relays ..........................149,150,153
Remote entry system .................69
locking/unlocking doors ......69,70
panic alarm ...............................70
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................73
replacing the batteries .............72
Reporting safety defects ..........232
Restraints, safety (see Safety
restraints)
head ...........................................78
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts ....86,87
energy absorbing sew
pattern ..................................88,89
for children ...............................95
proper use ..................83,84,85,86
Safety seats for children
attaching with tether straps ..101
automatic locking mode
(retractor) ............................97,98
Seats ............................................79
adjusting the seat, power ........80
bench (60-40 split) ..................79
Servicing your vehicle ..............165
precautions when servicing ...165
servicing when you tow .........145
Snowplowing .................................4
Special notice ................................3
ambulance conversions ..............3
utility-type vehicles ....................3
Specification chart, lubricants .225
Speed control ..............................40
indicator light ........................8,43
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle ................110preparing to start your
vehicle .....................................112
starting a warm engine ..........115
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................44
Storage compartments
overhead storage
compartment .............................52
Tachometer
mechanical cluster ...................15
Tires
changing ..................................156
checking the pressure ............197
inspection and maintenance ..195
replacing ..................................199
rotating ....................................198
snow tires and chains ............201
spare tire .................................156
tire grades ...............................195
treadwear ................................196
Traction-lok rear axle ...............119
Trailer towing ............................138
safety chains ...........................143
tips ....................................139,144
trailer brakes ...........................143
trailer lamps ............................143
Transfer case (see Differential
fluid) ..........................................188
Transmission
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................186
Trip odometer .............................14
Turn signal
indicator lights ............................9
Two step lock ..............................54
Vehicle dimensions ...................228
Vehicle headlamp aiming
device (VHAD) .........................214
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................230
Ventilating your vehicle ...........111
Index
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