Ford 2005 Escape v.4 User Manual download pdf (Page 154)

different in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels. 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.

When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel, do not:

• Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h)

• Use more than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time

• Use commercial car washing equipment

• Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare

tire/wheel

The usage of a dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead to impairment of the

following:

• Handling, stability and braking performance

• Comfort and noise

• Ground clearance and parking at curbs

• Winter weather driving capability

• Wet weather driving capability

• All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable)

• Load leveling adjustment (if applicable)

When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel 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 dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek

service as soon as possible.

Tire change procedure

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 vehicle is in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or R

(Reverse) (manual transaxle).

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Ford 2005 Escape v.4 User Manual Page 154