Note:The tire pressure monitoring systemindicator light illuminates 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.
Note:Do not use wheels or wheel nutsdifferent than the original equipment, as thismay damage the wheel or mounting system.
If you get a flat tire when driving, do notapply the brake heavily. Instead, graduallydecrease your speed. Hold the steeringwheel firmly and slowly move to a safeplace on the side of the road.
Have a flat serviced by an authorizeddealer to prevent damage to the tirepressure monitoring system sensors. SeeTire Pressure Monitoring System (page213). Replace the spare tire with a road tireas soon as possible. During repairing orreplacing of the flat tire, have theauthorized dealer inspect the tire pressuremonitoring system sensor for damage.
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and TireAssembly Information
WARNING: Failure to follow theseguidelines could result in an increasedrisk of loss of vehicle control, injury ordeath.
If you have a dissimilar spare wheel andtire, then it is intended for temporary useonly. This means that if you need to use it,you should replace it as soon as possiblewith a road wheel and tire assembly thatis the same size and type as the road tiresand wheels that were originally providedby Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheelis damaged, it should be replaced ratherthan repaired.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assemblyis defined as a spare wheel and tireassembly that is different in brand, size orappearance from the road tires and wheelsand can be one of three types:
1.T-type mini-spare: This spare tirebegins with the letter T for tire size andmay have Temporary Use Only molded inthe sidewall.
2.Full-size dissimilar spare with labelon wheel: This spare tire has a label onthe wheel that states: THIS WHEEL ANDTIRE ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USEONLY.
When driving with one of the dissimilarspare tires listed above:
•Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
•Do not load the vehicle beyondmaximum vehicle load rating listed onthe Safety Compliance Label.
•Do not tow a trailer.
•Do not use snow chains on the end ofthe vehicle with the dissimilar sparetire.
•Do not use more than one dissimilarspare tire at a time.
•Do not use commercial car washingequipment.
•Do not try to repair the dissimilar sparetire.
Using a dissimilar spare wheel and tireassembly can compromise theeffectiveness of the following:
•Handling, stability and brakingperformance.
•Comfort and noise.
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
•Winter weather driving capability.
•Wet weather driving capability.
•All-wheel driving capability.
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Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature......................................................148Overriding Automatic High BeamControl.............................................................55
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Parking Aids....................................................105Parking Brake.................................................100Passive Anti-Theft System.........................47PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System.....................47Perchlorate..........................................................7Playing Media From a USB Device........242Post-Collision Braking................................143Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking.............................45Power Seats.....................................................78Power Steering Fluid Check......................173Power Windows.............................................56Pre-Collision Assist.......................................118Protecting the Environment........................17PunctureSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................218
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Radio Frequency CertificationLabels...........................................................258Cruise Control Module.....................................258Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemSensors..............................................................261Rear Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification...............................................234Rear Passenger Climate Controls............75Rear View Camera.......................................105Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera...................................105Recommended Towing Weights............128Reduced Engine Performance.................136Refueling...........................................................88Remote Control..............................................42Removing a Headlamp...............................179Repairing Minor Paint Damage................187Replacement PartsRecommendation.........................................8Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................44
Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)...............................................................149Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)..............................................................148Resuming the Set Speed...........................107Roadside Assistance...................................142Roadside Emergencies...............................139Running-InSee: Breaking-In...................................................137Running Out of Fuel......................................87
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Safety Precautions........................................85Scheduled Maintenance...........................249Seatbelt Extensions......................................34Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................33Seatbelts...........................................................30Principle of Operation........................................30Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime...............................................................33Seats...................................................................76Security...............................................................47Service Data......................................................15Setting the Cruise Control Speed..........106Sitting in the Correct Position....................76Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains...................................212Spare WheelSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................218Special Notices.................................................8Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................255Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control............................................106Stability Control............................................103Principle of Operation.......................................103Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch..............................................81Starting a Gasoline Engine.........................82Starting and Stopping the Engine............81General Information.............................................81Steering.............................................................118Steering Wheel...............................................48Streaming Bluetooth Audio.....................242Sun Visors..........................................................57Supplementary Restraints System.........35Principle of Operation.........................................35
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