Note:The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will
illuminate when the spare is in use. To restore the full functionality of
the TPMS system, all road wheels equipped with the tire pressure
monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
Have a flat tire serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent
damage to the TPMS sensor, refer toTire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)in theTires, Wheels, and Loadingchapter. Replace the spare
tire with a road tire as soon as possible. During repairing or replacing of
the flat tire, have the authorized dealer inspect the TPMS sensor for
damage.
The use of tire sealants may damage your Tire Pressure
Monitoring System and should not be used.
Refer toTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)in theTire,
Wheels and Loadingchapter for important information. If the
tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged, it will no longer
function.
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased
risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it is intended for
temporary use only. This means that if you need to use it, you should
replace it as soon as possible with a road tire/wheel that is the same size
and type as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by
Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be
replaced rather than repaired.
A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that
is different in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels
and can be one of three types:
1.T-type mini-spare:This spare tire begins with the letter “T” for tire
size and may have “Temporary Use Only” molded in the sidewall
2.Full-size dissimilar spare with label on wheel:This spare tire has
a label on the wheel that states: “THIS TIRE AND WHEEL FOR
TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Roadside Emergencies
204
Remote entry system ...........89, 93
illuminated entry ......................92
locking/unlocking doors ...........89
opening the trunk .....................90
panic alarm ...............................90
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................91
replacing the batteries .............90
Roadside assistance ..................192
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........115
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................106, 110–115
Safety defects, reporting ..223–224
Safety restraints ........106, 110–115
Belt-Minder...........................116
extension assembly ................114
for adults .........................111–114
for children .............................133
lap belt ....................................112
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................108
safety belt maintenance .........115
warning light and chime ........116
Safety seats for children ..........137
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................270
Seats ..........................................101
child safety seats ....................137
front seats ...............................101
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................95, 98
Servicing your vehicle ..............232
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................22
AM/FM stereo ...........................19
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................31AM/FM/Tape/CD .......................26
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................264, 269
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................266
Speed control ..............................66
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......177
Starting your vehicle ........175–177
jump starting ..........................211
Steering
speed sensitive .......................185
Steering wheel
controls ......................................69
tilting .........................................52
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................52
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....160
Tires ...................................145–146
alignment ................................153
care ..........................................149
changing ..................................207
checking the pressure ............149
inflating ...................................147
label .........................................159
replacing ..................................151
rotating ....................................154
safety practices .......................152
sidewall information ...............155
snow tires and chains ............165
spare tire .........................204, 206
terminology .............................146
tire grades ...............................146
treadwear ........................145, 150
Towing .......................................171
recreational towing .................174
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Index
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