1997 FORD WINDSTAR Owners Manual

Roadside Emergencies
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Roadside Emergencies
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The relay box cover located under the instrument panel
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Changing a Flat Tire
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If you get a flat tire while you are driving, do not apply the
brake heavily. Instead, gradually decrease the speed. Hold the
steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the
side of the road. Park on a level spot, turn off the ignition, set
the parking brake, and turn on the hazard flashers.
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Using the Spare Tire
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Your vehicle has a temporary spare tire (unless you ordered the
optional full-size spare tire). This spare tire is smaller than a
regular tire and is designed for emergency use only. Use it only
when you get a flat tire and replace it as soon as you can. This
spare tire is marked with the words TEMPORARY USE ONLY
so that you can easily identify it.
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Roadside Emergencies
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Removing the spare tire
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[ER06900(ALL)01/96]1.
Open the liftgate and find the plastic hex nut cover in the
carpeting of the cargo area. Lift the cover to expose the hex
nut.
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The spare tire cover
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[ER07100(ALL)05/96]2.
Find the lug wrench in the tool kit located behind the jack in
the right cargo area side panel.
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[ER07200(ALL)01/96]3.
Fit the hex-shaped end of the lug wrench over the hex nut
in the floor of the cargo area. Turn counterclockwise until
the cable extends far enough to lower the spare tire to the
ground.
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The spare tire in the lowered position
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[ER07400(ALL)01/96]4.
Continue to turn the hex nut counterclockwise until the
spare tire retainer can be seen for removal.
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[ER07500(ALL)01/96]5.
Remove the retainer from the center of the wheel. It may be
necessary to lift one end of the tire to disengage the retainer.
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Removing the spare tire retainer
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Get out the spare tire and jack. See previous section for
instructions on spare tire removal. The jack is located in the
rear storage compartment in the right door panel of the
cargo area. Remove wing bolt to unfasten jack.
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17-1/2 pica
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Jack storage
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