jacking FORD EDGE 2023 Owners Manual

*Tread area of the tire: Area ofthe perimeter of the tire thatcontacts the road when mountedon the vehicle.
*Rim: The metal support (wheel)for a tire or a tire and tubeassembly upon which the tirebeads are seated.
TIRE REPLACEMENT
REQUIREMENTS
Your vehicle is equipped with tiresdesigned to provide a safe rideand handling capability.
WARNING: Only usereplacement tires and wheelsthat are the same size, loadindex, speed rating, and type asthose originally provided for yourvehicle. The recommended tireand wheel sizes can be found onthe Tire Label on the driver sidedoor frame or the edge of thedriver door. If this information isnot found in those locations, orfor additional options, contactyour authorized dealer. Use ofany tire or wheel notrecommended, could affect thesafety and performance of yourvehicle, which could result in anincreased risk of loss of vehiclecontrol, vehicle rollover, personalinjury and death.
WARNING: To reduce therisk of serious injury, whenmounting replacement tires andwheels, you should not exceedthe maximum pressure indicatedon the sidewall of the tire to setthe beads without additionalprecautions listed below. If thebeads do not seat at themaximum pressure indicated,re-lubricate and try again.
WARNING: For a mountingpressure more than 20 psi(1.38 bar) greater than themaximum pressure, a Forddealer or other tire serviceprofessional should do themounting.
WARNING: Always inflatesteel carcass tires with a remoteair fill with the person inflatingstanding at a minimum of 12 ft(3.66 m) away from the wheeland tire assembly.
WARNING: Only use thespecified jacking points. If youuse any other locations youcould damage vehiclecomponents, such as brake lines.
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WARNING: Do not get under avehicle that is supported by a jack.
WARNING: Do not attempt tochange a tire on the side of the vehicleclose to moving traffic. Pull far enoughoff the road to avoid the danger of beinghit when operating the jack or changingthe wheel.
WARNING: Use only the specifiedjacking points. If you use other locations,you could damage the body, steering,suspension, engine, braking system orthe fuel lines.
WARNING: Always use the jackprovided as original equipment with yourvehicle. If using a jack other than the oneprovided, make sure the jack capacity isadequate for the vehicle weight,including any vehicle cargo ormodifications. If you are unsure if the jackcapacity is adequate, contact theauthorized dealer.
WARNING: The jack supplied withthis vehicle is only intended for changingwheels. Do not use the vehicle jack otherthan when you are changing a wheel inan emergency.
WARNING: Make sure there is nogrease or oil on the threads or thesurface between the wheel lugs andnuts. This can cause the lug nuts toloosen while driving.
Note:The jack does not requiremaintenance or additional lubrication overthe service life of your vehicle.
Note:Passengers should not remain in yourvehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
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 both the front and rear of thewheel diagonally opposite the flat tire.For example, if the left front tire is flat,block the right rear wheel.
4.Lift and remove the carpeted load floorpanel to access the minispare and jackkit.
5.Remove the wing nut securing thespare tire by turning itcounterclockwise.
6.Remove the spare tire and jack kit fromthe spare tire compartment.
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7.Remove plastic wing nut and jack andlug wrench assembly.
8.Detach the lug wrench from the jackby turning the jack hex nut drive screwcounterclockwise. This will lower thejack and loosen the mechanical lock.
9.Unfold the wrench for use.
10.If your vehicle has wheel trim coveringthe lug nuts, use the tool providedwith the jack assembly to remove thewheel trim.
11.Loosen each wheel lug nut one-halfturn counterclockwise, but do notremove them until the wheel is raisedoff the ground.
12.If your vehicle has a warning triangleand you are jacking the vehicle on theroadside shoulder, set the warningtriangle upright on the shoulder of theroad facing the direction of oncomingtraffic.
13.Arrows depict vehicle jacking pointson the underside of the vehicle at thelocations shown above. The warninglabel on the jack depicts the details.
14.Find the arrows embossed on thevehicle downward flange next to thetire you are changing.
15.Position the jack so that the vehicledownward flange rests in the jacksaddle flange between the arrows,as shown above. Raise the vehicle byusing the lug wrench to turn the jacknut clockwise. Once the flat tire is offthe ground, remove the lug nuts withthe lug wrench.
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