spare wheel FORD MUSTANG 2023 User Guide

Customer action requiredPossible causeLow tire pressurewarning light
Make sure tires are at the proper pres-sure. See Inflating your tires in thischapter. After inflating your tires to themanufacturer’s recommended pressureas shown on the Tire Label (located onthe edge of driver’s door or the B-Pillar),the vehicle must be driven for at leasttwo minutes over 20 mph (32 km/h)before the light turns off.
Tire(s) under-inflated
Solid warning lightRepair the damaged road wheel and tireassembly and reinstall it on the vehicleto restore system function. For adescription on how the system functions,see When Your Temporary Spare Tireis Installed in this section.
Spare tire in use
If the tires are properly inflated and thespare tire is not in use but the lightremains on, contact your authorizeddealer as soon as possible.
TPMS malfunction
Repair the damaged road wheel and tireassembly and reinstall it on the vehicleto restore system function. For adescription on how the system functions,see When Your Temporary Spare Tireis Installed in this section.
Spare tire in use
Flashing warninglight
If the tires are properly inflated and thespare tire is not in use but the lightremains on, contact your authorizeddealer as soon as possible.
TPMS malfunction
When Inflating Your Tires
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.
When putting air into your tires (such as ata gas station or in your garage), the tirepressure monitoring system will notrespond immediately to the air added toyour tires.
It could take up to two minutes of drivingover 20 mph (32 km/h) for the light to turnoff after you have filled your tires to therecommended inflation pressure.
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How Temperature Affects Your TirePressure
The tire pressure monitoring systemmonitors tire pressure in each pneumatictire. While driving in a normal manner, atypical passenger tire inflation pressurecould increase about 2–4 psi (14–28 kPa)from a cold start situation. If the vehicle isstationary overnight with the outsidetemperature significantly lower than thedaytime temperature, the tire pressurecould decrease about 3 psi (21 kPa) for adrop of 30°F (17°C) in ambienttemperature. This lower pressure valuecould be detected by the tire pressuremonitoring system as being significantlylower than the recommended inflationpressure and activate the system warninglight for low tire pressure. If the low tirepressure warning light is on, visually checkeach tire to verify that no tire is flat. If oneor more tires are flat, repair as necessary.Check the air pressure in the road tires. Ifany tire is under-inflated, carefully drivethe vehicle to the nearest location whereair can be added to the tires. Inflate all thetires to the recommended inflationpressure.
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL (IF
EQUIPPED)
WARNING: If the tire pressuremonitor sensor becomes damaged itmay not function.
Note:You should only use tire sealants inroadside emergencies as they may causedamage to the tire pressure monitoringsystem sensor.
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.
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 in order to prevent damage to thetire pressure monitoring system sensors.See Tire Pressure Monitoring System(page 326). Replace the spare tire with aroad tire as soon as possible. Duringrepairing or replacing of the flat tire, havethe authorized dealer inspect the tirepressure monitoring system sensor fordamage.
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:
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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).
•Load the vehicle beyond maximumvehicle load rating listed on the SafetyCompliance Label.
•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 75 mph (120 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:
•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.
Tire Change Procedure
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.
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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.Remove the lug wrench, spare tire andjack.
5.Remove the center ornament from thewheel if required to access the lug nuts.
6.To remove the wrench from the jack,turn the hex nut on the jackcounterclockwise. This lowers the jackand loosen the mechanical lock.
7.Unfold the wrench for use.
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8.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.
9.The vehicle jacking points are shownhere, and can be identified by thetriangle markings on the vehicle. Detailsare depicted on the warning label onthe jack.
10.Place the jack at the jacking pointnext to the tire you are changing. Turnthe jack handle clockwise until thewheel is completely off the ground.
11.Remove the lug nuts with the lugwrench.
12.Replace the flat tire with the sparetire, making sure the valve stem isfacing outward. Reinstall lug nutsuntil the wheel is snug against thehub. Do not fully tighten the lug nutsuntil the wheel has been lowered.
13.Lower the wheel by turning the jackhandle counterclockwise.
14.Remove the jack and fully tighten thelug nuts in the order shown. SeeTechnical Specifications (page336).
15.To store the folded wrench on thejack, engage the bracket of the jackbase on the wrench feature as shown.Swing the wrench upwards andadjust the height of the jack until thepin engages the hole. Tighten the hexnut clockwise by hand until secure.
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Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl.............................................................62Replacing the Cabin Air Filter...................132Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)..............................................................244Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)..............................................................244Reprogramming the Garage DoorOpener...........................................................143Resuming the Set Speed...........................185Roadside Assistance..................................233Roadside Emergencies..............................233Running-InSee: Breaking-In.................................................230Running Out of Fuel.....................................153
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Safety Canopy™ - Coupe...........................54Safety Precautions.......................................152Satellite Radio...............................................379Scheduled Maintenance..........................449Seatbelt Extensions......................................46Seatbelt Reminder........................................44Seatbelts...........................................................40Principle of Operation........................................40Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime..............................................................43Seats..................................................................133Security...............................................................73Settings............................................................431Setting the Cruise Control Speed..........184Side Airbags.....................................................53Sitting in the Correct Position..................133Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains.................................325Spare WheelSee: Changing a Road Wheel.......................330Special Notices...............................................20Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance..............................................455Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control............................................184Stability Control.............................................175Principle of Operation.......................................175Starting a Gasoline Engine........................147Starting and Stopping the Engine.........146General Information..........................................146
Steering...........................................................202Steering Wheel Lock....................................147Steering Wheel................................................75Storage Compartments.............................145Sun Visors.........................................................88Supplementary Restraints System.........48Principle of Operation........................................48Suspension Specifications - Mach1.........................................................................341Switching Automatic High Beam ControlOn and Off.....................................................84Switching Cruise Control On andOff...................................................................184Switching the Heated Steering WheelOn and Off......................................................77Symbols Glossary...........................................12SYNC™ 3.......................................................400General Information........................................400SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................433SYNC™ Applications andServices........................................................387SYNC™...........................................................383General Information.........................................383SYNC™ Troubleshooting..........................391
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications.............337The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)........................241Tire Care..........................................................307Tire Inflation When PuncturedSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................301Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........326Tire Repair KitSee: Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.................301Tire Sealant and Inflator Kit.....................301TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................301Towing a Trailer - Mach 1............................219Towing a Trailer.............................................219Towing the Vehicle on FourWheels...........................................................227Towing..............................................................219Track Use - Mach 1.......................................278Track Use........................................................285
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