
WARNING: Only usereplacement tires and wheels that arethe same size, load index, speed ratingand type (such as P-metric versusLT-metric or all-season versusall-terrain) as those originally providedby Ford. The recommended tire andwheel size may be found on either theSafety Compliance Certification Label(affixed to either the door hinge pillar,door-latch post, or the door edge thatmeets the door-latch post, next to thedriver's seating position), or the TireLabel which is located on the B-Pillaror edge of the driver's door. If thisinformation is not found on theselabels, then you should contact yourauthorized dealer as soon as possible.
Use of any tire or wheel notrecommended by Ford can affect thesafety and performance of yourvehicle, which could result in anincreased risk of loss of vehiclecontrol, vehicle rollover, personalinjury and death.
WARNING: To reduce the risk ofserious injury, when mountingreplacement tires and wheels, youshould not exceed the maximumpressure indicated on the sidewall ofthe tire to set the beads withoutadditional precautions listed below. Ifthe beads do not seat at the maximumpressure indicated, re-lubricate andtry again.
WARNING: For a mountingpressure more than 20 psi (1.38 bar)greater than the maximum pressure,a Ford dealer or other tire serviceprofessional should do the mounting.
WARNING: Always inflate steelcarcass tires with a remote air fill withthe person inflating standing at aminimum of 12 ft (3.66 m) away fromthe wheel and tire assembly.
WARNING: When inflating thetire for mounting pressures up to20 psi (1.38 bar) greater than themaximum pressure on the tire sidewall,the following precautions must betaken to protect the person mountingthe tire:
WARNING: Use only thespecified jacking points. If you useother locations, you could damage thebody, steering, suspension, engine,braking system or the fuel lines.
•Make sure that you have the correcttire and wheel size.
•Lubricate the tire bead and wheelbead seat area again.
•Stand at a minimum of 12 ft (3.66 m)away from the wheel and tireassembly.
•Use both eye and ear protection.
Important: Remember to replace thewheel valve stems when the road tiresare replaced on your vehicle.
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CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
WARNING: If the tire pressuremonitor sensor becomes damaged it maynot function.
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not applythe brake heavily. Instead, graduallydecrease your speed. Hold the steeringwheel firmly and slowly move to a safe placeon the side of the road.
Have a flat serviced by an authorized dealerin order to prevent damage to the tirepressure monitoring system sensors. SeeTire Pressure Monitoring System Overview(page 392). Replace the spare tire with a roadtire as soon as possible. During repairing orreplacing of the flat tire, have an authorizeddealer inspect the tire pressure monitoringsystem sensor for damage.
Note:The use of tire sealant could damageyour tire pressure monitoring sensor andshould only be used in roadsideemergencies. If you must use a sealant, usethe Tire Mobility Kit sealant. Replace the tirepressure monitoring system sensor andvalve stem on the wheel by an authorizeddealer after use of the sealant.
Note:The tire pressure monitoring systemindicator light will illuminate when the sparetire is in use. To restore the full function ofthe monitoring system, all road wheelsequipped with tire pressure monitoringsensors must be mounted on the vehicle.
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and TireAssembly Information
WARNING: Failure to follow theseguidelines could result in an increased riskof loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and tire,then it is intended for temporary use only.This means that if you need to use it, youshould replace it as soon as possible with aroad wheel and tire assembly that is thesame size and type as the road tires andwheels that were originally provided on yourvehicle. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheelis damaged, replace it instead of repairingit.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assemblyis defined as a spare wheel and tire assemblythat is different in brand, size or appearancefrom the road tires and wheels and can beone of three types:
1. T-type mini-spare: This spare tire beginswith the letter T for tire size and could haveTemporary Use Only molded in the sidewall.
2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label onwheel: This spare tire has a label on thewheel that states: THIS WHEEL AND TIREASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE ONLY.
When driving with one of the dissimilar sparetires listed above, do not:
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Headlamps.......................................................121Headlamp Indicators...........................................121Switching Headlamp Exit Delay On andOff........................................................................121Using the High Beam Headlamps...................121
Headlamps – Troubleshooting..................122Headlamps – Frequently AskedQuestions..........................................................122
Heated Seats..................................................166Heated Seat Precautions..................................166Switching the Heated Seats On and Off.......166
HeatingSee: Climate Control..........................................156
Hill Start Assist..............................................227Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting.................227
Hill Start Assist Precautions.......................227Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting...........227Hill Start Assist – InformationMessages.........................................................227
Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............339
Horn...................................................................115How Does 911 Assist Work...........................74How Does Active Park Assist Work.........249How Does Adaptive Cruise Control WithStop and Go Work.....................................256How Does All-Wheel Drive Work..............218How Does Auto Hold Work.......................228
How Does Blind Spot Information SystemWork..............................................................277How Does Cross Traffic Alert Work.........280How Does Drive Mode ControlWork..............................................................268How Does Driver Alert Work......................291How Does Easy Entry and Exit Work........101How Does Hill Start Assist Work..............227How Does Pre-Collision Assist Work......283How Does Stability Control Work.............231How Does the 360 Degree CameraWork..............................................................245How Does the Garage Door OpenerWork...............................................................176How Does the Lane Keeping SystemWork..............................................................269How Does the Memory FunctionWork...............................................................174How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork................................................................63How Does the Rear Occupant Alert SystemWork...............................................................172How Does the Safety Canopy™ Work........66How Does Traction Control Work............230How Does Trailer Sway ControlWork..............................................................309How Do Personal Profiles Work...............452How Do the Front Airbags Work................64
How Do the Knee Airbags Work................65How Do the Side Airbags Work..................64
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Identifying Fuse Types................................338Identifying the Audio Unit..........................429Identifying the Climate Control Unit.........156Inflating the Tires..........................................382Information On Demand Screen..............438Information on the Tire Sidewall..............372Inspecting the Tire for Damage................383Inspecting the Tire for Wear......................382Inspecting the Wheel Valve Stems..........384Installing and Removing the LuggageCompartment Cargo Net.........................300Installing and Removing the LuggageCompartment Cover.................................300Installing Child Restraints..............................44Combining the Seatbelt and Lower Anchorsfor Attaching Child Restraints........................47Installing a Child Restraint in a CenterSeat......................................................................47Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren..............................................................46Using Seatbelts.....................................................44Using Tether Straps..............................................48
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