wheel FORD MAVERICK 2023 Owners Manual

Highway Hazards
No matter how carefully you drive,there is always the possibility thatyou could eventually have a flattire on the highway. Drive slowlyto the closest safe area out oftraffic. This could further damagethe flat tire, but your safety ismore important.
If you feel a sudden vibration orride disturbance while driving, oryou suspect your tire or vehiclehas been damaged, immediatelyreduce your speed. Drive withcaution until you can safely pulloff the road. Stop and inspect thetires for damage. If a tire isunder-inflated or damaged,deflate it, remove the wheel andreplace it with your spare tire andwheel. If you cannot detect acause, have the vehicle towed tothe nearest repair facility or tiredealer to have the vehicleinspected.
Tire and Wheel Alignment
A bad jolt from hitting a curb orpothole can cause the front endof your vehicle to becomemisaligned or cause damage toyour tires. If your vehicle seems topull to one side when you aredriving, the wheels could be out ofalignment. Have an authorizeddealer check the wheel alignmentperiodically.
Wheel misalignment in the frontor the rear can cause uneven andrapid treadwear of your tires andshould be corrected by anauthorized dealer.
INSPECTING THE WHEEL
VALVE STEMS
Check the valve stems for holes,cracks, or cuts that could permitair leakage.
TIRE ROTATION
WARNING: If the tire labelshows different tire pressures forthe front and rear tires and thevehicle has a tire pressuremonitoring system, then youneed to update the settings forthe system sensors. Alwaysperform the system resetprocedure after tire rotation. Ifyou do not reset the system, itmay not provide a low tirepressure warning whennecessary.
Rotating your tires at therecommended interval will helpyour tires wear more evenly,providing better tire performanceand longer tire life.
Note:If your tires show any unevenwear have the alignment checkedby an authorized dealer beforerotating tires.
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Note:If you have a dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly, it isintended for temporary use onlyand should not be used in a tirerotation.
Note:After having your tiresrotated, inflation pressure must bechecked and adjusted to thevehicle requirements.
Tire Rotation Diagram
Follow the diagram indicating thecorrect tire locations for rotatingthe tires.
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When the malfunction indicator isilluminated, the system may not be ableto detect or signal low tire pressure asintended. TPMS malfunctions may occurfor a variety of reasons, including theinstallation of replacement or alternatetires or wheels on the vehicle that preventthe TPMS from functioning properly.Always check the TPMS malfunctiontelltale after replacing one or more tires orwheels on your vehicle to ensure that thereplacement or alternate tires and wheelsallow the TPMS to continue to functionproperly.
WARNING: Changes ormodifications not expressively approvedby the party responsible for compliancecould void the user's authority to operatethe equipment. The term "IC:" before theradio certification number only signifiesthat Industry Canada technicalspecifications were met.
This device complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules and with License exempt RSSStandards of Industry Canada. Operationis subject to the following two conditions:
1.This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and
2.This device must accept anyinterference received, includinginterference that may cause undesiredoperation.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: The tire pressuremonitoring system is not a substitute formanually checking tire pressures. Youshould periodically check tire pressuresusing a pressure gauge. Failure tocorrectly maintain tire pressures couldincrease the risk of tire failure, loss ofcontrol, vehicle rollover and personalinjury.
WARNING: Do not use the tirepressure displayed in the informationdisplay as a tire pressure gauge. Failureto follow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death.
WARNING: To determine therequired pressure(s) for your vehicle, seethe Safety Compliance CertificationLabel (on the door hinge pillar,door-latch post or the door edge thatmeets the door-latch post, next to thedriver seat) or the Tire Label on theB-Pillar or the edge of the driver door.
Note:The use of tire sealants can damagethe tire pressure monitoring system.
Note:If the tire pressure monitor sensorbecomes damaged it may not function.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM LIMITATIONS
When the outside temperature dropssignificantly, the tire pressure coulddecrease and activate the low tire pressurewarning lamp.
The warning lamp could also illuminatewhen you use a spare wheel, or tire sealantfrom the inflator kit.
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Note:Regularly checking the vehicle tirepressures can reduce the possibility for thewarning lamp to illuminate due to outsideair temperature changes.
Note:After you inflate the tires to therecommended pressure it could take up totwo minutes of driving over 20 mph(32 km/h) for the warning indicator to turnoff.
VIEWING THE TIRE
PRESSURES
To view the current tire pressures,use the information display ortouchscreen.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM –
TROUBLESHOOTING
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORINGSYSTEM – WARNING LAMPS
The low tire pressure warninglamp has combined functions,as it warns you when your tiresneed air, and when the system is no longercapable of functioning as intended.
Action RequiredPossible CauseWarning Lamp
After inflating your tires to the manufac-turer’s recommended pressure as shownon the tire label, on the edge of driverdoor or the B-pillar, drive your vehicle forat least two minutes over 20 mph(32 km/h) before the light turns off.
One or more tires aresignificantly underinflated
Solid warning lamp
Repair the damaged road wheel and tireand refit it to your vehicle to restoreoperation of the system.
Temporary spare wheelin useSolid warning lampor flashing warninglamp
If the tires are inflated to the recom-mended tire pressures and the temporaryspare wheel is not in use, the systemdetected a fault that requires service.Have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
Tire pressure monitoringsystem malfunction
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CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
Have a flat serviced by an authorizeddealer to prevent damage to the systemsensors. See Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem Precautions (page 351).Replacethe spare tire with a road tire as soon aspossible. During repairing or replacing theflat tire, have the authorized dealer inspectthe system sensor for damage.
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.
Note:The use of tire sealant may damageyour tire pressure monitoring system andshould only be used in roadsideemergencies.
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 this vehicle.
WARNING: Never place anythingbetween the vehicle jack and the ground.
WARNING: Never place anythingbetween the vehicle jack and yourvehicle.
WARNING: To help prevent yourvehicle from moving when changing awheel, shift the transmission into park(P), set the parking brake and use anappropriate block or wheel chock tosecure the wheel diagonally opposite tothe wheel being changed. For example,when changing the front left wheel,place an appropriate block or wheelchock on the right rear wheel.
WARNING: It is recommended thatthe wheels of the vehicle be chocked,and that no person should remain in avehicle that is being jacked.
WARNING: Only use the jackprovided as original equipment with yourvehicle.
WARNING: The jack supplied withthis vehicle is only intended for changinga flat tire in an emergency. Do notattempt to do any other work on yourvehicle when it is supported by the jack,as your vehicle could slip off the jack.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury or death.
WARNING: The jack should beused on level firm ground whereverpossible.
WARNING: Only use the specifiedjacking points. If you use any otherlocations you could damage vehiclecomponents, such as brake lines.
WARNING: Switch the ignition offand apply the parking brake. If yourvehicle has a manual transmission, shiftinto first or reverse gear. If your vehiclehas an automatic transmission, shift intopark (P).
WARNING: Do not attempt tochange a tire on the side of the vehicleclose to moving traffic. Pull far enoughoff the road to not obstruct the flow oftraffic and avoid the danger of being hitwhen operating the jack or changing thewheel.
WARNING: No person should placeany portion of their body under a vehiclethat is supported by a jack.
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WARNING: Make sure that thewheels are pointing straight ahead.
WARNING: Make sure that yourvehicle is on firm and level ground withthe front wheels pointing straight aheadand set up a warning triangle if available.
WARNING: Only use replacementtires and wheels that are the same size,load index, speed rating, and type asthose originally provided for your vehicle.The recommended tire and wheel sizescan be found on the Tire Label on thedriver side door frame or the edge of thedriver door. If this information is notfound in those locations, or for additionaloptions, contact your authorized dealer.Use of any tire or wheel notrecommended, could affect the safetyand performance of your vehicle, whichcould result in an increased risk of lossof vehicle control, vehicle rollover,personal injury and death.
WARNING: Do not fit run flat tireson vehicles that were not originally fittedwith them. See an authorized dealer formore details about compatibility.
WARNING: Make sure there is nogrease or oil on the threads or thesurface between the wheel studs andthe wheel nuts. This can cause the wheelnuts to loosen while driving.
WARNING: Have the wheel nutschecked for tightness and the tirepressure checked as soon as possible.
WARNING: Do not install alloywheels using wheel nuts designed foruse with steel wheels.
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 we provided with thevehicle. 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 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:
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•Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
•Load the vehicle beyond maximumvehicle load rating listed on the SafetyCompliance Label.
•Tow a trailer.
•Use snow chains on the end of thevehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.
•Use more than one dissimilar spare tireat a time.
•Use commercial car washingequipment.
•Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tireslisted above at any one wheel location canlead to impairment 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.
3.Full-size dissimilar spare withoutlabel on wheel
When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
•Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
•Use more than one dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly at a time.
•Use commercial car washingequipment.
•Use snow chains on the end of thevehicle with the dissimilar spare wheeland tire assembly.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly can lead toimpairment 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
When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly additionalcaution should be given to:
•Towing a trailer.
•Driving vehicles equipped with acamper body.
•Driving vehicles with a load on thecargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-sizedissimilar spare wheel and tire assemblyand seek service as soon as possible.
Removing the Vehicle Jack andTool Bag
The vehicle jack and tool bag are on therear passenger side of your vehicle, behindthe passenger seat.
1.Turn the wing bolt on the jack bracketcounterclockwise to release the jackand tool bag from the jack bracket.
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2.Remove the jack and tool bag from thejack bracket.
3.Release the jack tool bag straps.
4.Slide the jack tool bag through the jackload rest to remove for access to thejack tools.
5.Remove the tools from the tool bag.
Note:Your jack does not requiremaintenance or additional lubrication overthe service life of your vehicle.
Removing the Spare Tire
The spare tire is located under the vehicle,just forward of the rear bumper.
1.Assemble the jack handle as shown inthe illustration.
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2.Fully insert the jack handle through thebumper hole and into the guide tubethrough the access hole in the rearbumper. Turn the handlecounterclockwise until the tire islowered to the ground and the cable isslightly slack to allow the tire to be slidrearward from under the vehicle.
3.Remove the retainer from the centerof the wheel.
4.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.
Jacking the Vehicle
1.Loosen each wheel lug nut one-halfturn counterclockwise, but do notremove them until the wheel is raisedoff the ground.
Note:Jack at the specified locations toavoid damage to the vehicle.
2.The vehicle jacking points shown hereare also depicted on the warning labelon the jack. Small arrow-shaped markson the vehicle sills show the locationof the jacking points.
3.Turn the wrench clockwise to raise thevehicle until the flat tire is completelyoff the ground.
4.Remove the lug nuts with the lugwrench.
Note:For vehicles with full wheel coverswith exposed wheel nuts, remove the wheelnuts prior to removing the wheel cover ordamage to the wheel cover may occur.
5.Replace the flat tire with the spare tire,making sure the valve stem is facingoutward. Reinstall the lug nuts until thewheel is snug against the hub. Do notfully tighten the lug nuts until the wheelhas been lowered.
6.Lower the wheel by turning the jackhandle counterclockwise.
7.Remove the jack and fully tighten thelug nuts in the order shown.
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8.Stow the flat tire. See the Stowing theFlat or Spare Tire.
9.Stow the vehicle jack and lug wrench.Make sure the jack is securely fastenedbefore you drive. See Stowing theVehicle Jack and Tool Bag.
10.Unblock the wheels.
Stowing the Road Wheel
1.Place the flat tire in the center of thevehicle bed with the wheel facing up.
2.Locate the retainer strap mounted onthe jack.
3.Locate the cargo tie-down hooks in thecorner of the bed.
4.Push the loop of the retainer strapthrough the tie-down. Thread thenon-loop end through the loop.
5.Weave the retainer strap through thewheel openings.
6.Locate the tie-down at the oppositecorner of the bed. Thread the retainerstrap through the tie-down and pulltight.
7.Secure by tying a 2-half hitch knot.
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