2003 FORD TAURUS spare wheel

Fuse/relay
locationFuse amp
ratingPower distribution box
description
20—Not used
21 15 A* Left headlamp
22 10A* A/C clutch relay, PCM keep alive
power
23—Starter motor relay
24—Fan relay
25—Wiper speed relay
26 10A* Alternator
27 5A* Rear control unit, Antenna
28 15A* HEGO sensor transmission shift
solenoid, Canister vent, A/C
clutch relay
29—Wiper park relay
30—Fuel pump relay
31—PCM power relay
32—Fan relay
33—A/C clutch relay
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses
Relays
Relays are located in the power distribution box and should be replaced
by qualified technicians.
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
The use of tire sealants is not recommended and may
compromise the integrity of your tires.
Temporary spare tire information
The temporary spare tire for your vehicle is labeled as such. It is smaller
than a regular tire and is designed for emergency use only. Replace the
temporary spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as possible.
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If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not follow
these precautions, the tire could fail, causing you to lose control
of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others.
When driving with the temporary spare tiredo not:
•use more than one temporary spare tire at a time
•exceed 80 km/h (50 mph)
•load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the
Safety Compliance Label
•tow a trailer
•use tire chains
•drive through an automatic car wash, because of the vehicle’s reduced
ground clearance
•try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its wheel
•use the wheel for any other type of vehicle
Use of a temporary spare tire at any one wheel location can lead to
impairment of the following:
•handling, stability and braking performance
•comfort and noise
•ground clearance and parking at curbs
•Winter driving capability
Tire change procedure
1. Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set parking brake.
When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transaxle
alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the
jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park).
To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be
sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions) the
wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to
the tire being changed.
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If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be
seriously injured.
2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park),
turn engine OFF, block the
diagonally opposite wheel, then
remove the spare tire, jack and lug
wrench.
•In the sedan, these are located in
the trunk cargo area storage
compartment.
•In the wagon, they are stored in
the left side rear trim panel for
the temporary spare and in the
floor cargo area storage
compartment for the full size
spare.
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3. If equipped with a wheel cover
that’s bolted on, loosen the five
plastic nuts with the lug nut
wrench.
4. Remove the center ornament or wheel cover from the wheel with the
tapered end of the wheel lug nut wrench that came with your vehicle.
Insert and twist the handle, then pry against the wheel.
5. Loosen each wheel lug nut
one-half turn counterclockwise but
do not remove them until the wheel
is raised off the ground.
6. Put the jack in the jack notch
next to the door of the tire you are
changing. Turn the jack handle
clockwise until the wheel is
completely off the ground.
7. Remove the lug nuts with the lug
nut wrench.
8. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is
facing outward. Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub.
Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered.
9. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
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Remote entry system
illuminated entry ......................67
locking/unlocking doors ...........62
opening the trunk .....................65
Roadside assistance ..................129
Roof rack .....................................61
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................79, 81–84, 86
Safety defects, reporting ..........158
Safety restraints ..............79, 81–87
belt minder ...............................89
cleaning the safety belts ..........93
extension assembly ..................93
for adults .............................82–84
for children .....................100–101
lap belt ......................................86
warning light and chime ....88–89
Safety seats for children ..........103
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................79
Seats ............................................75
child safety seats ....................103
cleaning ...................................162
Servicing your vehicle ..............165
Spare tire (see Changing
the Tire) ....................................138
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................199, 203
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................201, 203
Speed control ..............................52
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......115Starting your vehicle ........112–114
jump starting ..........................142
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................47
T
Tires ...........................138, 195–196
changing ..........................138–139
checking the pressure ............196
replacing ..................................197
rotating ....................................196
snow tires and chains ............198
tire grades ...............................196
treadwear ................................195
Towing .......................................125
recreational towing .................128
trailer towing ..........................125
wrecker ....................................148
Traction control ........................118
Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............200
lubricant specifications ..........203
Transmission .............................119
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................193
lubricant specifications ..........201
Trunk ...............................59, 61, 63
remote release ....................58, 65
Turn signal ..................................33
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................203
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................206
Vehicle loading ..........................123
Ventilating your vehicle ...........116
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