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•Winter weather driving capability
•Wet weather driving capability
•All-Wheel driving capability
•Load leveling adjustment
When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire and wheel assembly,
additional caution should be given to:
•towing a trailer.
•driving vehicles equipped with a camper body.
•driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire and wheel
assembly and seek service as soon as possible.
Tire Change Procedure
WARNING:When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the
transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or
slipping off the jack, even if the transmission is in park (P).
WARNING:To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you
change a tire, be sure to place the transmission in park (P), set
the parking brake and block (in both directions) the wheel that is
diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to the tire being
changed.
WARNING:Never get underneath a vehicle that is supported
only by a jack. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone
else could be seriously injured.
WARNING:Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to
avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the
wheel.
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WARNING:Always use the jack provided as original equipment
with your vehicle. If using a jack other than the one provided as
original equipment with your vehicle, make sure the jack capacity is
adequate for the vehicle weight, including any vehicle cargo or
modifications.
Note:Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is
being jacked.
1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake and activate hazard
flashers.
2. Place the transmission in park (P) and turn the engine off.
If the third row seat is stowed in the floor, you will need to unstow it to
access the spare tire and jack.
3. Remove the carpeted floor panel
located in the rear of the vehicle, then
remove the wing nut that secures the
spare tire by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Lift and remove the spare tire from
the trunk.
5. Remove the second wing nut that
secures the jack retention bracket by
turning it counterclockwise. Then
remove the jack kit from the vehicle.
6. Remove the jack, L-shaped bolt, and
the wrench from the felt bag. Fold down
the wrench socket to use to loosen the
lug nuts and to operate the jack.
7. Block the diagonally opposite
wheel.
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8. Remove the wheel cover with the lug wrench tip and loosen each
wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise, but do not remove them
until the wheel is raised off the ground.
9. The vehicle jacking points are
shown here, and are depicted on the
warning label on the jack.
Note:Jack at the specific locations
to avoid damage to the vehicle.
10. Put the jack in the jack notch next to
the tire you are changing. Turn the jack
handle clockwise until the wheel is
completely off the ground.
11. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench.
12. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem
is facing outward. Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel is snug against
the hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been
lowered.
13. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
14. Remove the jack and fully tighten the
lug nuts in the order shown. SeeWheel Lug
Nut Torque Specificationslater in this
chapter for the proper lug nut torque
specification.
15. Install the wheel cover.
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If you are stowing the flat tire,
remove the L-shaped bolt from the
external pocket of the felt bag. With
the third 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. Turn it
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.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
WARNING: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. Make sure 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 your vehicle is in
motion, resulting in loss of control.
Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles
(160 kilometers) after any wheel disturbance (such as rotation, flat tire,
wheel removal).
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Items CapacityFord part name or
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specification
7Do not use API category oils labeled as SN, SM, SL or lower category unless the label also displays
the API certification mark. These oils do not meet the requirements of your engine and emission
systems.8Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.9See warning below:
WARNING:The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant R–134a under high
pressure. Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury. Air
conditioning refrigerant system is to be serviced only by qualified personnel.
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MyFord® SYSTEM
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use
extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off
the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your
vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while
driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the
use of electronic devices while driving.
Note:Some features, such as Sirius satellite radio, may not be available
in your location. Check with an authorized dealer.
A.RADIO:Press this button to listen to the radio or change radio
frequency bands. Press the function buttons below the radio screen to
select different radio functions.
B.CD:Press this button to listen to a CD. Press the function buttons
below the radio screen to select on-screen options of Repeat or Shuffle.
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AM/FM/CD PREMIUM AUDIO SYSTEM
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use
extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off
the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your
vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while
driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the
use of electronic devices while driving.
Note:The MyFord Touch system controls most of the audio features.
See theMyFord Touchchapter for more information.
A.Eject:Press this button to eject a CD.
B.CD Slot:Insert a CD.
C.TUNE + and TUNE - :
•In radio mode, press these buttons to manually search through the
radio frequency band.
•In Sirius mode, press these buttons to find the next or previous
available satellite radio station.
D.Volume and Power:
•Press this button to switch the system off and on.
•Turn it to adjust the volume.
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E.SEEK, Reverse and Fast Forward:
•In radio mode, select a frequency band and press one of these
buttons. The system stops at the first station it finds in that direction.
•In Sirius mode, press these buttons to select the previous or next
channel. If a specific category is selected (such as Jazz, Rock or
News), use these buttons to find the previous or next channel in the
selected category.
•In CD mode, press these buttons to select the previous or next track.
AM/FM/CD SONY® AUDIO SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use
extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off
the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your
vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while
driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the
use of electronic devices while driving.
Note:The MyFord Touch system controls most of the audio features.
See theMyFord Touchchapter for more information.
A.SOURCE:Press this button to access different audio modes, such as
AM, FM and A/V Input.
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