2017 FORD TAURUS spare wheel

WARNINGS
Do not attempt to change a tire onthe side of the vehicle close tomoving traffic. Pull far enough off theroad to avoid the danger of being hit whenoperating the jack or changing the wheel.
Always use the jack provided asoriginal equipment with your vehicle.If using a jack other than the oneprovided, make sure the jack capacity isadequate for the vehicle weight, includingany vehicle cargo or modifications. If youare unsure if the jack capacity is adequate,contact the authorized dealer.
Note:Passengers should not remain in yourvehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
Note:Jack at the specified locations toavoid damage to the vehicle.
1.Park on a level surface, set the parkingbrake and activate the hazard flashers.
2.Place the transmission in park (P) andturn the engine off.
3. Block the diagonally opposite wheel.
4. Lift the trunk cargo cover and removethe wing nut that secures the spare tireby turning it counterclockwise.
5.Lift and remove the spare tire from thetrunk.
6. Remove the second wing nut thatsecures the jack retention bracket byturning it counterclockwise, thenremove the jack kit from your vehicle.
7. Remove the jack and the wrench fromthe felt bag. Fold down the wrenchsocket used to loosen the lug nuts andto operate the jack.
8. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-halfturn counterclockwise, but do notremove them until the wheel is raisedoff the ground.
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9. The vehicle jacking points are shownhere, and are depicted on the warninglabel on the jack. Small arrow-shapedmarks on the sills show the location ofthe jacking points.
10. Raise the wheel by turning the jackhandle clockwise.
11. Remove the lug nuts with the lugwrench.
12. Replace the flat tire with the sparetire, making sure the valve stem isfacing outward. Reinstall the lug nutsuntil the wheel is snug against thehub. Do not fully tighten the lug nutsuntil the wheel has been lowered.
13. Lower the wheel by turning the jackhandle counterclockwise.
14.Remove the jack and fully tighten thelug nuts in the order shown. SeeTechnical Specifications (page296).
Stowing the jack and flat tire
1. Remove the extension bolt from theexterior pocket of the felt bag.
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2. Insert the straight end of the jackretention bracket through the eyelet ofthe angled bracket and swing theretention bracket over the jack. Withthe jack in place, place the end of theretention bracket over the threadedstud in the trunk floor and secure it withthe plastic wing nut.
3. Screw the extension bolt onto thethreaded stud of the jack retentionbracket.
4. Place the flat tire in the spare tire wellwith the wheel facing up.
5. Safely secure the wheel by screwingthe large wing nut onto the extensionbolt.
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Automatic Transmission Fluid Check -2.0L EcoBoost™........................................2476F35 Transmission............................................247Automatic Transmission Fluid Check -3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™............2476F50/6F55 Transmission...............................247Autowipers........................................................70Auxiliary Power Points................................13512 Volt DC Power Point.....................................135Locations...............................................................135AWDSee: All-Wheel Drive..........................................157
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery......................252Blind Spot Information System...............191Switching the System Off and On...............193System Errors.......................................................193System Limitations............................................193Using the System................................................192Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........236Booster Seats..................................................25Types of Booster Seats......................................25Brake Fluid Check.........................................251Brakes...............................................................164General Information..........................................164Breaking-In.......................................................211Bulb Specification Chart...........................257
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Cabin Air Filter.................................................117California Proposition 65..............................11Capacities and Specifications - 2.0LEcoBoost™................................................304Specifications.....................................................304Capacities and Specifications - 3.5LDuratec.........................................................307Specifications.....................................................308Capacities and Specifications - 3.5LEcoboost™...................................................311Specifications........................................................311Capacities and Specifications................297Cargo Nets.....................................................200
Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................260Center Console..............................................136Changing a Bulb...........................................256Front Fog Lamp..................................................256High-Intensity DischargeHeadlamps.....................................................256LED Lamps...........................................................256License Plate Lamp..........................................256Changing a Fuse...........................................234Fuses......................................................................234Changing a Road Wheel............................291Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation......................................................291Tire Change Procedure....................................292Changing the 12V Battery.........................252Battery Management System.......................253Changing the Engine Air Filter................259Changing the Wiper Blades.....................254Changing the Windshield WiperBlades...............................................................254Checking MyKey System Status...............54Checking the Wiper Blades.....................254Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance.................................................35Child Restraint Positioning..........................27Child Safety.......................................................18General Information.............................................18Child Safety Locks.........................................28Left-Hand Side......................................................29Right-Hand Side...................................................29Cleaning Leather Seats.............................264Cleaning Products......................................260Materials...............................................................260Cleaning the Engine....................................262Cleaning the Exterior.................................260Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................261Exterior Plastic Parts.........................................261Stripes or Graphics.............................................261Underbody............................................................261Under Hood..........................................................261Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.........................263Cleaning the Interior...................................263Cleaning the Wheels..................................264Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................262Clearing All MyKeys.......................................53
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SYNC™ 3........................................................368General Information.........................................368SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.....................430SYNC™ Applications andServices........................................................345911 Assist...............................................................345SYNC™ AppLink™......................................347SYNC Mobile Apps............................................347SYNC™............................................................327General Information..........................................327SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................359
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications............297The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)........................221Tire Care...........................................................273Glossary of Tire Terminology.........................274Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading..............................................................273Information Contained on the TireSidewall............................................................275Temperature A B C.............................................274Traction AA A B C...............................................274Treadwear.............................................................273Tire Inflation When PuncturedSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................267Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........287Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System.......................................288Understanding Your Tire PressureMonitoring System ......................................288Tire Repair KitSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................267Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.....................267First Stage: Reinflating the Tire with SealingCompound and Air.......................................269General Information.........................................268Second Stage: Checking TirePressure............................................................270Tips for Use of the Kit......................................268What to do after the Tire has beenSealed.................................................................271What to do when a Tire Is Punctured........269TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................267
Towing a Trailer............................................206Load Placement................................................206Towing the Vehicle on FourWheels...........................................................210Emergency Towing.............................................210Recreational Towing..........................................210Towing.............................................................206Traction Control............................................166Principle of Operation......................................166Transmission Code Designation............303Transmission..................................................153TransmissionSee: Transmission..............................................153
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Under Hood Overview - 2.0LEcoBoost™.................................................238Under Hood Overview - 3.5LDuratec.........................................................239Engine Shield......................................................240Under Hood Overview - 3.5LEcoboost™.................................................240Universal Garage Door Opener...............130HomeLink Wireless Control System...........130USB Port.........................................................326Using Adaptive Cruise Control.................179Automatic Cancellation...................................182Blocked Sensor...................................................184Changing the Set Speed..................................182Detection Issues..................................................183Disengaging the System..................................182Following a Vehicle...........................................180Hilly Condition Usage........................................182Overriding the System......................................182Resuming the Set Speed.................................182Setting Adaptive Cruise Control....................179Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.............180Setting the Gap Distance.................................181Switching the System Off...............................183Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........185Using All-Wheel Drive.................................157Driving In Special Conditions WithAll-Wheel Drive (AWD)...............................159Operating AWD Vehicles With MismatchedTires....................................................................159Operating AWD Vehicles With SpareTires....................................................................158
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