2006 FORD FREESTYLE flat tire

If you are stowing the flat tire,
remove the “L”-shaped bolt from the
large wing nut used to secure the
spare tire in the vehicle. With the
3rd row seat in the raised position,
stand the flat tire in the rear of the
vehicle with the tire’s valve stem
facing the rear of the vehicle.
Fasten the flat tire to the vehicle by
inserting the “L”-shaped bolt
through one of the lug bolt holes in
the wheel and turning clockwise into the threaded hole in the vehicle
until the tire is secured.
If you are stowing the temporary spare tire,place the tire over the
jack and secure it with the large wing nut.
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque at 100 miles (160 km)
after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel
removal, etc.).
Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque*
lb.ft. N•m
1/2-20 UNF 100 135
* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and
rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners.
When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or
foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel
or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that
contacts the wheel. Ensure that any fasteners that attach the rotor to
the hub are secured so they do not interfere with the mounting
surfaces of the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal
contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to
loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion,
resulting in loss of control.
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•Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs.
Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel
economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant specificationsin
this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
•Close windows for high speed driving.
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Relays ........................................207
Remote entry system .................92
illuminated entry ................96–97
Reverse sensing system ...........196
Roadside assistance ..................205
Roof rack .....................................89
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Safety Belt Maintenance ..........131
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ............118,
122–125
Safety Canopy ...........................144
Safety defects, reporting ..........235
Safety restraints ........118, 122–125
belt minder .............................126
extension assembly ................131
for adults .........................123–125
for children .............................147
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................120
safety belt maintenance .........131
warning light and chime ........126
Safety seats for children ..........151
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................276
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............118
Seats ..........................................105
child safety seats ....................151
front seats ...............105–106, 109
heated ............................44, 46, 49
memory seat .....................93, 110
second row seats ............111, 114
third row seats ........114, 116–117
Servicing your vehicle ..............242Setting the clock
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................21
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........216
Spark plugs, specifications ......269,
274
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................272, 274
Speed control ..............................70
Starting your vehicle ........186–188
jump starting ..........................222
Steering wheel
controls ......................................73
tilting .........................................62
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................62
Tires ...........................161–162, 214
alignment ................................168
care ..........................................166
changing ..................214, 216–217
checking the pressure ............166
inspecting and inflating .........163
label .........................................175
replacing ..................................170
rotating ....................................168
safety practices .......................167
sidewall information ...............170
snow tires and chains ............176
spare tire .................................214
terminology .............................162
tire grades ...............................162
treadwear ........................161, 166
Towing .......................................182
recreational towing .................185
trailer towing ..........................182
wrecker ....................................227
Traction control ........................192
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