spare tire location FORD ESCAPE 2003 1.G Owners Manual

Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
MAIN FAN ISO—Low-speed fan control relay
(2.0L engine)
High-speed fan control relay 1
(3.0L engine)
ADD FAN ISO—High-speed fan control relay 1
(2.0L engine)
Low-speed fan control relay
(3.0L engine)
DEF RELAY ISO—Rear defroster relay
ST RELAY ISO—Starter relay
ADD FAN 2 ISO—High-speed fan control relay 2
(3.0L engine)
Medium-speed fan control relay
(2.0L engine)
FOG RELAY
MICRO—Foglamp relay
A/C RELAY
MICRO—A/C clutch relay
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
The use of tire sealants is not recommended and may
compromise the integrity of your tires.
Temporary spare tire information
The temporary spare tire for your vehicle is labeled as such. It is smaller
than a regular tire and is designed for emergency use only.
If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not follow
these precautions, the tire could fail, causing you to lose control
of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others.
Roadside Emergencies
154

When driving with the temporary spare tiredo not:
•use more than one temporary spare tire at a time
•exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) or drive further than 3 200 km
(2 000 miles) total under any circumstances
•load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the
Safety Compliance Label
•tow a trailer
•use tire chains
•try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its wheel
•use the wheel for any other type of vehicle
Use of a temporary spare tire at any one wheel location can lead to
impairment of the following:
•handling, stability and braking performance
•comfort and noise
•ground clearance and parking at curbs
•Winter driving capability
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).
To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be
sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions) the
wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to
the tire being changed.
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be
seriously injured.
Roadside Emergencies
155