spare tire FORD PROBE 1996 2.G Owners Manual

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The Temporary Spare Tire
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You may have a high pressure temporary spare
tire. This spare tire is smaller than a regular tire
and is designed for emergency use only. Use it
only when you get a flat tire and replace it as
soon as you can. This spare tire is marked with
the words ªTEMPORARY USE ONLYº so that
you can easily identify it.
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RWARNING
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.
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When you drive with the temporary spare tire,
DO NOT:
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exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under any
circumstances.
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load your vehicle so that it is heavier than
the maximum vehicle load rating listed on
the tire decal.
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use tire chains on this tire.
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try to repair the temporary spare tire or
remove it from its wheel.
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use the wheel for any other type of vehicle.
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drive through an automatic car wash with
this tire. Because the temporary spare tire is
smaller than a conventional tire, it reduces
the ground clearance. Your vehicle may get
caught in the rails and it could be damaged.
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Spare Tire Location
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The temporary spare tire is stored in the luggage
compartment, under the mat and floorboard.
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one third page art:0032099-A
Location of the temporary spare tire and jacking equipment
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To remove the jack and the temporary spare,
turn the bolt counterclockwise.
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Preparing to Change the Tire
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1. Make sure that your vehicle will not move
or roll. If you have an automatic transaxle,
put the gearshift in P (Park). If you have a
manual transaxle, put the gearshift in 1
(First). Set the parking brake and block the
wheel that is diagonally opposite the tire
that you are changing.
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one third page art:0030146-ABlocking the wheel diagonally opposite the tire being
changed
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When one of the front wheels is off the ground,
the transaxle alone will not prevent the vehicle
from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the
vehicle is in P (Park) or 1 (First). To prevent the
vehicle from moving when you change one of
the front tires, put a block behind the wheel that
is diagonally opposite to the tire.
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RWARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously injured.
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2. Get out the spare tire and jack.
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3. Remove any wheelcovers or hubcaps with
the tapered end of a wheel nut wrench.
Insert the handle of the wrench and twist it
against the inner wheelcover flange. Remove
any chrome nuts or plastic caps covering the
wheel lug nuts.
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Lug nut positions
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3. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
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4. Replace the lug nuts and tighten snug. The
beveled edge faces inward. Do not fully
tighten the lug nuts until you lower the
vehicle. If you do, you could force the
vehicle off the jack.
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Your vehicle has been built with metric (12 mm)
threads on the wheel studs and lug nuts. Make
certain, during wheel removal, the same nuts
removed are reinstalled, or if replaced, nuts with
metric threads and the same chamfer
configuration are used.
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Customer Assistance
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Roadside Assistance
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Ford Motor Company has set up a 24-hour,
seven-day-a-week hotline with trained operators
that put you in touch with the help you need if
you experience a problem with your vehicle.
This complimentary service is provided to you
throughout your warranty period of 3 years or
36,000 miles (60,000 km), whichever comes first.
To purchase Roadside Assistance coverages
beyond this period (available through Ford Auto
Club in the United States or Ford and
Lincoln-Mercury dealers in Canada), contact
your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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Roadside Assistance will cover the following:
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Mount your spare if you have a flat tire.
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Jump-start your battery if it is dead.
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Unlock your vehicle if you are locked out.
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Bring you fuel if you run out.
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Tow your vehicle if you are stranded. Even
non-warranty related tows, like accidents or
getting stuck in mud or snow, are covered
(some exclusions apply, such as impound
towing and repossession).
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Make sure the weight of your load is evenly
distributed.
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Drive at safe speeds.
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If you do not take these precautions, your tires
may fail or go flat.
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Ford Motor Company recommends obeying
posted speed limits.
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RWARNING
Driving too fast for conditions creates the
possibility of loss of vehicle control.
Driving at very high speeds for extended
periods of time may result in damage to
vehicle components.
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At least once a month, check the pressure in all
your vehicle's tires, including the spare. Use an
accurate tire pressure gauge. Check the tire
pressure when tires are cold, that is, after the
vehicle has been parked for at least one hour or
has been driven less than 3 miles (5 km).
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You can find your vehicle's proper tire inflation
pressure on the tire decal on the right door lock
pillar.
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RWARNING
Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle
handling and can fail suddenly, possibly
resulting in loss of vehicle control.
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Tire inspection and maintenance
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Inspect the tire treads, and remove stones, nails,
glass or other objects that may be wedged in the
tread grooves. Check for holes or cuts that may
permit air to leak from the tire, and make the
necessary repairs.
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Inspect the tire sidewalls for cuts, bruises and
other damage. If you suspect internal damage to
the tire, have it removed and checked. You may
need to repair or replace it.
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Tire Rotation
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Because your vehicle's front and rear tires
perform different jobs, they often wear
differently. To make sure your tires wear evenly
and last longer, rotate them as indicated in the
following diagram.
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Do not include the spare tire as part of your
rotation.
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For tire rotation intervals, see theMaintenance
Schedule and Recordbooklet. If you notice the
tires wearing unevenly, have them checked.
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Rotating the tires
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Replacing the Tires
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We recommend that you use the same size and
type when making tire replacements. The
standard model uses P195/65 R14 tires, and the
GT model is equipped with P225/50VR16 tires.
If your standard model vehicle is equipped with
a 3-spoke aluminum wheel, you will need
P205/55H R15 tires.
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Information About Tire Quality Grades
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New vehicles are fitted with tires that have their
Tire Quality Grade (described below) molded
into the tire's sidewall. These Tire Quality
Grades are determined by standards that the
United States Department of Transportation has
set.
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Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic
tires for use on passenger cars. They do not
apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires,
space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires
with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or
limited production tires as defined in Title 49
Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2).
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U.S. Department of Transportation Ð Tire
quality grades:The U.S. Department of
Transportation requires Ford to give you the
following information about tire grades exactly
as the government has written it.
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Treadwear
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The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified
government test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1 1/2)
times as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart significantly from the
norm due to variations in driving habits, service
practices and differences in road characteristics
and climate.
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Tire chains may affect vehicle handling. Drive
carefully and avoid hard braking.
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Do not use chains on temporary spare tires.
They may damage the vehicle and the tire.
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Remove tire chains at the first opportunity
after using them on snow and ice. Do not use
the chains on dry roads.
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Cleaning the Wheels
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Wash the wheels with the same detergent you
use to wash your vehicle's body. Do not use
acid-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, abrasives,
fuel, or strong detergents. These substances will
damage protective coatings. Use tar and road oil
remover to remove grease and tar.
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NOTE: Before going to a car wash, find out if
the brushes are abrasive.
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If you have whitewall tires that are difficult to
clean with regular detergent, use whitewall tire
cleaner. Follow the directions on the container
and rinse the tires with plenty of clean water.
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Battery
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[SV29612(ALL)02/95]
The Motorcraft maintenance-free battery does
not require additional water during its life of
service. The vents are part of the cover and
cannot be removed. For longer, trouble-free
operation, keep the top of the battery clean and
dry. Also, make certain the battery cables are
tightly fastened to the battery terminals.
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If you see any corrosion on the battery cables or
terminals, remove the cables from the terminal
and clean them both with a wire brush. You can
neutralize the acid with a solution of baking
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Index 303
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)....... 9
Seats
child safety seats............ 24
folding rear seats........... 110
head restraints............ 104
rear seat access............ 110
split-folding rear seat......... 110
SECTION: DR POSITION: 6705...... 147
Serial number (VIN)........... 193
Service concerns............ 186
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing...... 204
servicing when you tow........ 181
Shift positions (see Gearshift).....147, 154
Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof).... 102
Snow tires and chains.......... 238
Spare tire
changing the tire........... 175
finding the spare........... 175
removing the spare tire........ 175
temporary spare........... 174
Spark plugs, specifications........ 268
Special driving conditions........ 162
Speed control
accelerating.............. 91
canceling a set speed.......... 93
resetting................ 92
resuming a set speed.......... 93
tap up/tap down............ 92
turning off............... 93
Speedometer............... 62
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle...... 42
starting a cold engine.......... 43
starting after a collision......... 46
starting a warm engine......... 44
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 169
Steering, power............. 157
Steering, tilt............... 88
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