spare wheel FORD PROBE 1996 2.G Owners Manual

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The Temporary Spare Tire
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[RE04100(ALL)03/95]
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
[RE05200(ALL)08/91]
The temporary spare tire is stored in the luggage
compartment, under the mat and floorboard.
[RE05300(ALL)01/92]
one third page art:0032099-A
Location of the temporary spare tire and jacking equipment
[RE05650(ALL)01/92]
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.
[RE09990(ALL)05/95]
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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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
[SV26500(ALL)05/95]
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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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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[SV29614(ALL)02/95]
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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304 Index
Steering wheel
horn.................. 87
locking................. 37
speed controls............. 89
Storage compartments.......... 115
center console............. 114
map pockets............. 115
Storing your vehicle........... 271
Sunroof (moon roof)........... 102
Supplemental air bag readiness light.... 55
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Tachometer................ 62
Tail lamps, cleaning............ 81
Temperature control
(see Climate control).......... 65
Testing the warning lights......... 43
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints).......... 34
Tires
changing............... 173
checking the pressure......... 232
cleaning............... 239
inspection and maintenance...... 233
replacing............... 234
rotating............... 234
snow tires and chains......... 238
spare tire............... 175
storing your vehicle.......... 273
tire grades.............. 236
treadwear............234, 236
wear bands.............. 234
wheel and tire matching........ 235
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing) . . . 166
Towing your vehicle........... 181
with a tow truck........... 181
Transaxle
automatic operation.......... 147
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic)............. 242
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