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.
Note:The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will
illuminate when the spare tire is in use. To restore the full functionality
of the monitoring system, all road wheels equipped with tire pressure
monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damage to
the TPMS sensors, 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.
WARNING:The use of tire sealants may damage your tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and should not be used.
However, if you must use a sealant, the TPMS sensor and valve stem
on the wheel must be replaced by an authorized Ford dealer.
WARNING:Refer toTire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
in theTires, Wheels and Loadingchapter for important
information. If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged, it
will no longer function.
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information
WARNING: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
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climate control ........................145
heated ......................................154
memory seat ...................125, 143
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................128
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...............129, 131
Servicing your vehicle ..............322
Setting the clock .........................40
Snowplowing .................................6
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............179
Spark plugs,
specifications .............357, 363–364
Special notice
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................358
Speed control ..............................94
Stability system .........................246
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......239
Starting your
vehicle ........................236–237, 239
jump starting ..........................300
Steering wheel
controls ......................................96
tilting .........................................82
SYNC..........................................57
T
Third-row power fold seat .......156
Tilt steering wheel ......................82
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Driving .....................................274
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....217Warning Displays ..........12, 24, 34
Tires ...........................202–203, 290
alignment ................................210
care ..........................................206
changing ..........................290, 294
checking the pressure ............206
inflating ...................................204
label .........................................216
replacing ..................................208
rotating ....................................211
safety practices .......................210
sidewall information ...............212
snow tires and chains ............221
spare tire .................................290
terminology .............................203
tire grades ...............................203
treadwear ........................202, 207
Towing .......................................229
recreational towing .................235
trailer towing ..........................229
wrecker ....................................304
Transmission .............................256
brake-shift interlock
(BSI) ................................253, 255
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................352
fluid, refill capacities ..............358
lubricant specifications ..........358
Turn signal ..................................72
U
Universal garage door opener ....98
USB port ......................................48
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................365
Vehicle loading ..........................222
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