Get Wheels and Tires Guide for Ford Kuga SUV 2020

Wheels and Tires

The kit consists of an air compressor to

GENERAL INFORMATION

The recommended tire inflation pressures

are on the tire information label on the

driver side B-pillar.

Check and set the tire pressure at the

ambient temperature in which you are

intending to drive your vehicle and when

the tires are cold. See Tire Pressures

(page 406).

inflate the tire and a sealing compound in

a canister that will effectively seal most

punctures caused by nails or similar

objects. This kit will provide a temporary

tire repair allowing you to drive your vehicle

up to 200 km (120 mi) at a maximum

speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) to reach a tire

service location.

Note: Sealant compound contains latex.

Use appropriate precautions to avoid any

allergic reactions.

Note: Check your tire pressures regularly to

optimize fuel economy.

General Information

Only use approved wheel and tire sizes.

Using other sizes could damage your

vehicle and could make the National Type

Approval invalid.

Installation of any tires that are not the

original equipment tire size can cause the

speedometer to display incorrect vehicle

speed.

WARNING: Failure to follow these

guidelines could result in an increased

risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or

death.

Punctures larger than 6 mm (0.24 in) may

not be sealable. Tire sidewall damage

cannot be temporarily repaired.

Note: Do not use the kit if you have severely

damaged a tire. Only seal punctures located

within the tire tread with the kit.

TIRESEALANTANDINFLATOR

KIT

Your vehicle may not have a spare wheel

and tire. In these cases it will be supplied

with a temporary mobility kit which will

only repair one damaged tire. Only use the

kit supplied with your vehicle.

Note: The kit may be used as an air

compressor for tire inflation maintenance

when the sealant bottle is not assembled

to the compressor.

Loss of air pressure may adversely affect

tire performance. For this reason:

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Drive carefully and avoid abrupt

steering maneuvers.

Periodically monitor tire inflation

pressure in the affected tire; if the tire

is losing pressure, have the vehicle

towed.

The kit is located under the floor in the

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Read the information in the Tips for

Use of the Kit section to make sure safe

operation of the kit and your vehicle.

luggage compartment.

Note: Do not drive the vehicle above

80 km/h (50 mph).

Note: Do not drive further than 200 km

(124 mi). Drive only to the closest authorized

Ford dealer or tire repair shop to have your

tire inspected.

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In the first stage, the tire will be

Tips for use of the kit

To ensure safe operation of the kit:

reinflated with a sealing compound

and air. After the tire has been inflated,

you will need to drive the vehicle

approximately 6 km (4 mi) to distribute

the sealant in the tire.

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Read all instructions and cautions fully.

Before operating the kit, make sure

your vehicle is safely off the road and

away from moving traffic. Switch on

the hazard lights.

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In the second stage, you will need to

check the tire pressure and adjust, if

necessary, to the vehicle's specified

tire inflation pressure.

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Always set the parking brake to ensure

the vehicle doesn't move unexpectedly.

Do not remove any foreign objects,

such as nails or screws, from the tire.

When using the kit, if the vehicle is

outdoors or in a well-ventilated area,

leave the engine running so the

compressor does not drain the

vehicle's battery.

First stage: reinflating the tire with

sealing compound and air

WARNING: Do not stand directly

over the kit while inflating the tire. If you

notice any unusual bulges or

deformations in the tire's sidewall during

inflation, stop and call roadside

assistance.

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Do not allow the compressor to

operate continuously for more than 15

minutes. This will help prevent the

compressor from overheating.

WARNING: If the tire does not

inflate to the recommended tire pressure

within 15 minutes, stop and call roadside

assistance.

Never leave the kit unattended when

it is operating.

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Keep the kit away from children.

Only use the kit when the ambient

temperature is between -30°C

(-22.0°F) and 70°C (157.9°F).

WARNING: Do not run the engine

when operating the air compressor

unless the vehicle is outdoors or in a

well-ventilated area.

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Only use the sealing compound before

the use-by date which is printed on the

top of sealant bottle.

After sealant use, an authorized Ford

dealer must replace the tire pressure

monitoring system sensor and valve

stem on the wheel.

WARNING: The power plug may

get hot after use and should be handled

carefully when unplugging.

Park the vehicle in a safe, level and secure

area, away from moving traffic. Turn the

hazard lights on. Apply the parking brake

and turn the engine off. Inspect the flat tire

for visible damage.

Sealant compound contains latex. Use

appropriate precautions to avoid any

allergic reactions.

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Operating the kit could cause an

electrical disturbance in radio, CD, and

DVD player operation.

What to do when a tire is punctured

A tire puncture within the tire's tread area

can be sealed in two stages with the kit.

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Do not remove any foreign object that has

1. Remove the warning label (I) showing

the maximum permissible speed of

80 km/h (50 mph) from the side of the

compressor and place it on the top of

the instrument panel or the center of

the dash in the driver's field of view.

Make sure the label does not obscure

anything important.

pierced the tire. If a puncture is located in

the tire sidewall, stop and call roadside

assistance.

2. Pull out the hose (H) and the power

plug with cable (E) from beneath the

kit.

3. Unscrew the sealant bottle cap (B). Do

not remove or puncture the seal on the

bottle.

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A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

Sealant bottle.

Bottle cap.

Orange cap.

On/Off switch.

Power plug with cable.

Pressure release valve.

Protective cap.

Air/Sealant Hose.

Speed Restriction Label.

Pressure gauge.

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4. Unscrew the orange cap (C).

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5. Screw the sealant bottle (A) clockwise

into the bottle holder unit fully tight.

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Note: Attaching the sealant bottle to the

compressor pierces the seal. Do not loosen

the bottle as the sealant could escape.

8. Pull the protective cap (G) from the

hose (H). Fasten the hose to the tire

valve by turning the connector

clockwise. Tighten the connection

securely.

6. Remove the valve cap from the

damaged tire.

7. Make sure that the compressor switch

(D) is in the OFF position and the

pressure release valve (F) is closed by

turning it fully clockwise.

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12. Inflate the tire for no longer than 15

minutes to an inflation pressure of

minimum 1.8 bar (26 psi) and a

maximum of 3.5 bar (51 psi). Move

the compressor switch (D) to the OFF

position and check the current tire

pressure with pressure gauge (J).

Note: If the tire inflation pressure does not

reach 1.8 bar (26 psi) within 15 minutes, the

tire may have suffered excessive damage,

making a temporary repair impossible. Stop

and call roadside assistance.

Note: When pumping in the sealant through

the tire valve, the pressure may rise up to

6 bar (87 psi) but will drop again after a few

seconds.

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9. Plug the 12 volt DC power point

connector (E) into the 12 volt DC socket

in the vehicle. See Auxiliary Power

Points (page 166).

10. Start the engine.

11.

Switch the compressor on.

Note: After you have switched the

compressor off, you may hear air escaping

from the damaged tire. This is normal and

can be ignored provided that the specified

minimum tire pressure has been reached.

13. Remove the power plug (E) from the

12-volt power point.

14. Unscrew the hose (H) from the tire

valve and put the protective cap (G)

back in place. Replace the valve cap

on the tire valve.

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Note: Some residual sealant fluid may drip

2. Firmly screw the air compressor hose

onto the valve stem by turning

clockwise.

or briefly spray out the hose (H) while you

are disconnecting it. This is normal.

3. With the compressor off, the gauge of

the kit will display the tire inflation

pressure.

15. Do not remove the sealant bottle

from the compressor. This avoids

leakage of sealant residue.

Note: If you are proceeding from the First

stage: Reinflating the tire with sealing

compound and air section and have injected

sealant in the tire and the pressure is below

1.4 bar (20 psi), stop and call roadside

assistance. If tire pressure is above 1.4 bar

(20 psi), continue to the next step.

16. Make sure the kit, the bottle lid and

the orange cap are stored safely in

your vehicle. The kit will be required

again when you check the tire

pressure after driving the vehicle a

short distance.

17. Immediately and cautiously, drive the

vehicle 6 km (3.7 mi) to distribute the

sealant evenly inside the tire. Do not

exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).

4. If required, turn on the compressor and

adjust the tire to the recommended

inflation pressure shown on the tire

label located on the driver's door or

door jamb area. The tire pressure

should be checked with the

18. After 6 km (4 mi), stop and check the

tire pressure.

Note: If you experience any unusual

vibration, ride disturbance or noise while

driving, do not proceed to the second stage

of this operation. Reduce your speed until

you can safely pull off to the side of the road

to call for roadside assistance.

compressor turned OFF in order to get

an accurate pressure reading.

5. Unscrew the compressor hose from

the valve stem and re-install the valve

cap. Leaving the sealant bottle

attached to the compressor unit, safely

store in your vehicle the tire sealant and

inflator kit, the bottle lid and the orange

cap.

Second stage: checking tire

pressure

Check the air pressure of your tires as

follows:

What to do after the tire has been

sealed

Note: After the sealing compound has been

used, the maximum vehicle speed is

80 km/h (50 mph) and the maximum

driving distance is 200 km (124 mi). The

sealed tire should be inspected immediately.

You can check the tire pressure any time

within the 200 km (124 mi) by performing

the procedure from Second stage:

Checking tire pressure.

Regularly check the tire pressure until the

sealed tire is repaired or replaced by a tire

specialist. Before the tire is removed from

the trim, you must inform the tire specialist

that the tire contains sealant.

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1. Remove the valve cap from the tire

valve.

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After using the kit to seal your tire, you will

To make sure the front and rear tires of

your vehicle wear evenly and last longer,

we recommend that you swap the tires

from front to rear and vice versa at regular

intervals between 5,000 km (3,000 mi)

and 10,000 km (6,000 mi).

need to replace the sealant canister and

hose. Sealant canister and hose service

kits can be obtained at an authorized Ford

dealer. Empty sealant canisters may be

disposed of at home. However, canisters

still containing liquid sealant should be

disposed of by your local authorized Ford

dealer or tire dealer, or in accordance with

local waste disposal regulation.

WARNING: Do not scrub the

sidewalls of the tires when you are

parking.

TIRE CARE

If you have to mount a curb, do so slowly

and approach it with the wheels at

right-angles to the curb.

Examine the tires regularly for cuts, foreign

objects and uneven wear of the tread.

Uneven wear could mean that the wheel

alignment is outside specification.

Note: Front tires shown on the left side of

the diagram.

Non-directional tires

Check the tire pressures (including the

spare) when cold, every two weeks.

USING SUMMER TIRES

Summer tires provide superior

performance on wet and dry roads.

Summer tires do not have the Mud and

Snow (M+S or M/S) tire traction rating on

the tire side wall. Since summer tires do

not have the same traction performance

as All-season or Snow tires, we do not

recommend using summer tires when

temperatures drop to about 7°C (45°F) or

below (depending on tire wear and

environmental conditions) or in snow and

ice conditions. Like any tire, summer tire

performance is affected by tire wear and

environmental conditions. If you must drive

in those conditions, we recommend using

Mud and Snow (M+S, M/S), All-season or

Snow tires.

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Always store your summer tires indoors at

temperatures above -7°C (19°F). The

rubber compounds used in these tires lose

flexibility and may develop surface cracks

in the tread area at temperatures below

-7°C (19°F). If the tires have been

subjected to -7°C (19°F) or less, warm

them in a heated space to at least 5°C

(41°F) for at least 24 hours before

installing them on a vehicle, or moving the

vehicle with the tires installed, or checking

tire inflation. Do not place tires near

heaters or heating devices used to warm

the room where the tires are stored. Do not

apply heat or blow heated air directly on

the tires. Always inspect the tires after

storage periods and before use.

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We recommend that you use winter or

all-season tires carrying this symbol when

the temperature is 7°C (45°F) or lower, or

in snow and ice conditions.

Inflate the winter tires to the same tire

pressures as those listed in the tire

pressures table. See Tire Pressures (page

406).

USING WINTER TIRES

WARNING: Snow tires must be the

same size, load index and speed rating

as those originally provided by Ford. Use

of any tire or wheel not recommended

by Ford can affect the safety and

performance of your vehicle, which could

result in an increased risk of loss of

control, vehicle rollover, personal injury

and death. Additionally, the use of

non-recommended tires and wheels can

cause steering, suspension, axle, transfer

case or power transfer unit failure.

Follow the Ford recommended tire

inflation pressure found on the Safety

Compliance Certification Label (on the

door hinge pillar, door latch post or the

door edge that meets the door latch

post, next to the driver seat), or Tire

Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of the

driver door. Failure to follow the tire

pressure recommendations can cause

uneven treadwear patterns and

USING SNOW CHAINS

WARNING: If you choose to install

snow tires on your vehicle, they must be

the same size, construction, and load

range as the original tires listed on the

tire placard, and they must be installed

on all four wheels. Mixing tires of

different size or construction on your

vehicle can adversely affect your

vehicle's handling and braking, and may

lead to loss of vehicle control.

Follow these guidelines when using snow

tires and traction devices

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If possible, avoid fully loading your

vehicle

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Purchase chains or cables from a

manufacturer that clearly labels body

to tire dimension restrictions.

adversely affect the way your vehicle

handles.

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Use 10 mm snow chains or cables on

Note: You should only use tire sealants in

roadside emergencies as they may cause

damage to the tire pressure monitoring

system sensor.

Note: If the tire pressure monitoring system

sensor becomes damaged, it may not

function.

front axle with tires 225/65R17 or

225/60R18 only.

Not all S-class snow chains or cables

meet these restrictions. Chains of this

size restriction will include a tensioning

device.

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The snow chains or cables must be

Each tire, including the spare (if

mounted in pairs on the front axle.

provided), should be checked

monthly when cold and inflated

Do not use snow chains or cables on

225/55R19 or 245/45R20 tires.

Install cables securely, verifying that

the cables do not touch any wiring,

brake lines or fuel lines.

When driving with tire cables do not

exceed 48 km/h (29.8 mph) or the

maximum speed recommended by the

chain manufacturer, whichever is less.

Drive cautiously. If you hear the cables

rub or bang against the vehicle, stop

and retighten them. If this does not

work, remove the cables to prevent

vehicle damage.

to the inflation pressure recommended by

the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle

placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If

your vehicle has tires of a different size

than the size indicated on the vehicle

placard or tire inflation pressure label, you

should determine the proper tire inflation

pressure for those tires).

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As an added safety feature, your vehicle

has been equipped with a Tire Pressure

Monitoring System (TPMS) that

illuminates a low tire pressure telltale

when one or more of your tires is

significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,

when the low tire pressure telltale

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Remove the cables when they are no

longer needed. Do not use cables on

dry roads.

illuminates, you should stop and check

your tires as soon as possible, and inflate

them to the proper pressure. Driving on a

significantly under-inflated tire causes the

tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.

Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency

and tire tread life, and may affect the

vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.

If you have any questions regarding snow

chains or cables, please contact your

authorized dealer.

TIREPRESSUREMONITORING

SYSTEM

Please note that the TPMS is not a

substitute for proper tire maintenance, and

it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain

correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation

has not reached the level to trigger

illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure

telltale.

WARNING: The tire pressure

monitoring system is not a substitute for

manually checking tire pressures. You

should periodically check tire pressures

using a pressure gauge. Failure to

correctly maintain tire pressures could

increase the risk of tire failure, loss of

control, vehicle rollover and personal

injury.

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Your vehicle has also been equipped with

Note: Each road tire comes with a tire

pressure sensor located inside the wheel

and tire assembly cavity. The pressure

sensor is attached to the valve stem. The

pressure sensor is covered by the tire and is

not visible unless the tire is removed. Take

care when changing the tire to avoid

damaging the sensor.

a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate

when the system is not operating properly.

The TPMS malfunction indicator is

combined with the low tire pressure

telltale. When the system detects a

malfunction, the telltale will flash for

approximately one minute and then remain

continuously illuminated. This sequence

will continue upon subsequent vehicle

start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.

When the malfunction indicator is

illuminated, the system may not be able

to detect or signal low tire pressure as

intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur

for a variety of reasons, including the

installation of replacement or alternate

tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent

the TPMS from functioning properly.

Always check the TPMS malfunction

telltale after replacing one or more tires or

wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the

replacement or alternate tires and wheels

allow the TPMS to continue to function

properly.

You should always have your tires serviced

by an authorized dealer.

Check the tire pressure periodically (at

least monthly) using an accurate tire

gauge. See When Inflating Your Tires in

this chapter.

Changing Wheels With a Tire

Pressure Monitoring System

When changing the wheels on your vehicle,

the tire pressure monitoring system needs

to relearn the tire pressure sensors. To

achieve this perform the following:

1. Make sure all tires are inflated to the

proper pressure. If not, inflate the tires

to the correct pressure.

Changing Tires With a Tire

Pressure Monitoring System

2. Park your vehicle for at least 20

minutes.

3. Carry out the tire pressure monitoring

system reset procedure. See Tire

Pressure Monitoring System Reset

Procedure later in this section.

4. The tire pressure monitoring system

automatically re-learns the tire

pressure sensors the next time you

drive your vehicle for approximately 15

minutes above 40 km/h (25 mph).

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When Your Temporary Spare Tire is

Understanding Your Tire Pressure

Installed

Monitoring System

When you replace one of your tires with

the temporary spare, the system will

continue to identify an issue to remind you

to have the damaged road wheel and tire

assembly repaired and put back on your

vehicle.

To restore the full function of the tire

pressure monitoring system, have the

damaged road wheel and tire assembly

repaired and remounted on your vehicle.

When You Believe Your System is Not

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Operating Properly

The tire pressure monitoring system

measures pressure in your road tires and

sends the tire pressure readings to your

vehicle. You can view the tire pressure

readings through the information display.

The low tire pressure warning light will turn

on if the tire pressure is significantly low.

Once the light is illuminated, your tires are

under-inflated and need to be inflated to

the manufacturer’s recommended tire

pressure. Even if the light turns on and a

short time later turns off, your tire pressure

still needs to be checked.

The main function of the tire pressure

monitoring system is to warn you when

your tires need air. It can also warn you in

the event the system is no longer capable

of functioning as intended. See the

following chart for information concerning

your tire pressure monitoring system:

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Low tire pressure

warning light

Possible cause

Customer action required

Make sure tires are at the proper pres-

sure. See Inflating your tires in this

chapter. After inflating your tires to the

manufacturer’s recommended pressure

Tire(s) under-inflated as shown on the Tire Label (located on

the edge of driver’s door or the B-Pillar),

the vehicle must be driven for at least

two minutes over 32 km/h (20 mph)

before the light turns off.

Solid warning light

Repair the damaged road wheel and tire

assembly and reinstall it on the vehicle

to restore system function. For a

Spare tire in use

description on how the system functions,

see When Your Temporary Spare Tire

is Installed in this section.

If the tires are properly inflated and the

spare tire is not in use but the light

TPMS malfunction

remains on, contact your authorized

dealer as soon as possible.

Repair the damaged road wheel and tire

assembly and reinstall it on the vehicle

to restore system function. For a

Spare tire in use

description on how the system functions,

see When Your Temporary Spare Tire

Flashing warning

light

is Installed in this section.

If the tires are properly inflated and the

spare tire is not in use but the light

TPMS malfunction

remains on, contact your authorized

dealer as soon as possible.

When putting air into your tires (such as at

When Inflating Your Tires

a gas station or in your garage), the tire

pressure monitoring system may not

respond immediately to the air added to

your tires.

WARNING: Do not use the tire

pressure displayed in the information

display as a tire pressure gauge. Failure

to follow this instruction could result in

personal injury or death.

It may take up to two minutes of driving

over 32 km/h (20 mph) for the light to turn

off after you have filled your tires to the

recommended inflation pressure.

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How Temperature Affects Your Tire

If the tires are rotated, you need to reset

the system in order to relearn the positions

of the tire pressure sensors. The system

cannot tell which position a tire pressure

sensor is in, and assumes you have set the

tire pressures correctly.

Pressure

The tire pressure monitoring system

monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic

tire. While driving in a normal manner, a

typical passenger tire inflation pressure

may increase about 0.14–0.28 bar

Performing the Reset Procedure

(2–4 psi) from a cold start situation. If the

vehicle is stationary overnight with the

outside temperature significantly lower

than the daytime temperature, the tire

pressure may decrease about 0.21 bar

(3 psi) for a drop of -1.1°C (30.0°F) in

ambient temperature. This lower pressure

value may be detected by the tire pressure

monitoring system as being significantly

lower than the recommended inflation

pressure and activate the system warning

light for low tire pressure. If the low tire

pressure warning light is on, visually check

each tire to verify that no tire is flat. If one

or more tires are flat, repair as necessary.

Check the air pressure in the road tires. If

any tire is under-inflated, carefully drive

the vehicle to the nearest location where

air can be added to the tires. Inflate all the

tires to the recommended inflation

pressure.

1. Switch the ignition on.

2. Navigate to the tire monitor menu in

the information display.

3. Press and hold the OK button until a

confirmation message appears. If your

vehicle has a tire pressure monitoring

system reset button, press and hold

the button until a confirmation

message appears.

CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL^(IF

EQUIPPED)

WARNING: The tire pressure

monitoring system is not a substitute for

manually checking tire pressures. You

should periodically check tire pressures

using a pressure gauge. Failure to

correctly maintain tire pressures could

increase the risk of tire failure, loss of

control, vehicle rollover and personal

injury.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Reset Procedure

Overview

You must carry out the system reset

procedure after each tire replacement or

adjustment of the tire pressures.

To maintain your vehicle load carrying

capability, your vehicle may require

different tire pressures in the front

compared to the rear. In these cases, the

system illuminates the warning lamp at

different pressures for the front and rear

tires.

WARNING: If the tire pressure

monitor sensor becomes damaged it

may not function.

Note: Only use tire sealants in roadside

emergencies as they may cause damage to

the tire pressure monitoring system sensor.

Note: The tire pressure monitoring system

indicator light illuminates when the spare

tire is in use. To restore the full function of

the monitoring system, all road wheels

equipped with tire pressure monitoring

sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.

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If you get a flat tire when driving, do not

•

Use snow chains on the end of the

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.

vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire.

Use more than one dissimilar spare tire

at a time.

Use commercial car washing

equipment.

Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.

Have a flat serviced by an authorized

dealer in order to prevent damage to the

tire pressure monitoring system sensors.

Replace the spare tire with a road tire as

soon as possible. During repairing or

replacing of the flat tire, have the

Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires

listed above at any one wheel location can

lead to impairment of the following:

authorized dealer inspect the tire pressure

monitoring system sensor for damage.

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Handling, stability and braking

performance.

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Comfort and noise.

Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire

Assembly Information

Ground clearance and parking at curbs.

Winter weather driving capability.

Wet weather driving capability.

All-wheel driving capability.

WARNING: Failure to follow these

guidelines could result in an increased

risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or

death.

Tire Change Procedure

If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and

tire, then it is intended for temporary use

only. This means that if you need to use it,

you should replace it as soon as possible

with a road wheel and tire assembly that

is the same size and type as the road tires

and wheels that we provided with the

vehicle. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel

is damaged, replace it instead of repairing

it.

A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly

is defined as a spare wheel and tire

assembly that is different in brand, size or

appearance from the road tires and

wheels.

WARNING: Never place anything

between the vehicle jack and the ground.

WARNING: Never place anything

between the vehicle jack and your

vehicle.

WARNING: To help prevent your

vehicle from moving when changing a

wheel, shift the transmission into park

(P), set the parking brake and use an

appropriate block or wheel chock to

secure the wheel diagonally opposite to

the wheel being changed. For example,

when changing the front left wheel,

place an appropriate block or wheel

chock on the right rear wheel.

When driving with a dissimilar spare tire,

do not:

•

Exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).

WARNING:It is recommended that

the wheels of the vehicle be chocked,

and that no person should remain in a

vehicle that is being jacked.

Load the vehicle beyond maximum

vehicle load rating listed on the Safety

Compliance Label.

•

Tow a trailer.

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WARNING: Always use the jack

provided as original equipment with your

vehicle. If using a jack other than the one

provided, make sure the jack capacity is

adequate for the vehicle weight,

including any vehicle cargo or

modifications. If you are unsure if the jack

capacity is adequate, contact the

authorized dealer.

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WARNING: The jack supplied with

this vehicle is only intended for changing

wheels. Do not use the vehicle jack other

than when you are changing a wheel in

an emergency.

WARNING:No person should place

any portion of their body under a vehicle

that is supported by a jack.

Note: The jack does not require

maintenance or additional lubrication over

the service life of your vehicle.

WARNING: Ensure screwthread is

adequately lubricated before use.

1. Park on a level surface, set the parking

brake and activate the hazard flashers.

WARNING: Check that the vehicle

jack is not damaged or deformed and

the thread is lubricated and clean.

2. Place the transmission in park (P) and

turn the engine off.

3. Lift and remove the carpeted cargo

area floor to access the spare tire and

jack.

WARNING: The jack should be

used on level firm ground wherever

possible.

4. Remove the wing nut that secures the

WARNING: Use only the specified

jacking points. If you use other locations,

you could damage the body, steering,

suspension, engine, braking system or

the fuel lines.

spare tire by turning it

counterclockwise.

5. Remove the spare tire and jack kit from

the spare tire compartment.

Note: On Plug-in and Full Hybrid Electric

Vehicles you can find the jack and wrench

to the left of the spare tire.

WARNING: Switch the ignition off

and apply the park brake fully before

lifting vehicle.

WARNING: Park your vehicle so

that you do not obstruct the flow of

traffic or place yourself in any danger and

set up a warning triangle.

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WARNING: Do not get under a

vehicle that is supported by a jack.

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Note: On Non Plug-in or Full Hybrid Electric

Vehicles you can find the jack and wrench

under the spare tire.

6. Remove the jack.

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9. Block the diagonally opposite wheel.

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7. Turn the jack hex nut drive screw

counterclockwise to detach the lug

wrench from the jack. This lowers the

jack and releases the mechanical lock.

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10. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half

turn counterclockwise, but do not

remove them until the wheel is raised

off the ground.

Note: Jack at the specified locations to

avoid damage to the vehicle.

11.

The vehicle jacking points shown here

are also depicted on the warning

label on the jack. Small arrow-shaped

marks on the vehicle sills show the

location of the jacking points.

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8. Unfold the lug wrench for use.

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12. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise

the vehicle until the flat tire is

completely off the ground.

1

4

3

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2

5

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13. Remove the lug nuts with the lug

wrench.

Stowing the flat tire

You cannot store the full-sized road wheel

Note: For vehicles with full wheel covers

with exposed wheel nuts, remove the wheel

nuts prior to removing the wheel cover or

damage to the wheel cover may occur.

14. Replace the flat tire with the spare

tire, making sure the valve stem is

facing outward. Reinstall the lug nuts

until the wheel is snug against the

hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts

until the wheel has been lowered.

in the temporary spare tire well.

1. Find the flat tire retainer strap tucked

inside the jack channel. Lower the

carpeted load floor.

2. Stow the flat tire in the cargo area on

the load floor with the wheel facing up.

Secure the flat tire with the retainer

strap by following the next steps.

15. Lower the wheel by turning the jack

handle counterclockwise.

16. Remove the jack and fully tighten the

lug nuts in the order shown. See Lug

Nuts (page 407).

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3. Locate the rear left side and right side

cargo tie-down rings. Push the loop end

of the retainer strap through one cargo

tie-down ring. Thread the non-loop end

through the loop.

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4. Weave the retainer strap through the

wheel openings.

A

B

C

D

E

5. Locate the cargo tie-down in the

opposite rear corner of the cargo area.

Thread the retainer strap though the

tie-down and pull tight.

x x x x x x

x x x x x x x x

x x x x x x

x x x x x x x x

x x

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F

I

H

G

6. Secure the flat tire by tying a 2-half

hitch knot.

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TIRE PRESSURES

The recommended tire inflation pressures

are on the tire information label on the

driver side B-pillar.

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

Tire size.

Vehicle model.

Front tire pressure.

Rear tire pressure.

Vehicle load.

Measure unit.

Spare wheel tire pressure.

Intended constant vehicle speed.

Spare wheel tire size.

Check all tire pressures when they are cold,

at least once every two weeks.

Note: You may need to remove the spare

wheel from the spare wheel well to check

the tire pressure.

Normal load

Full load or trailer tow

Tire size

Front

Rear

Front

Rear

2.1 bar

225/65 R17 ¹

2.4 bar (35 psi)

2.4 bar (35 psi) 3 bar (44 psi)

(30 psi)

2.1 bar

225/60 R18¹

225/55 R19

2.4 bar (35 psi)

(30 psi)

2.1 bar

(30 psi)

2.1 bar

245/45 R20

(30 psi)

¹Only fit snow chains to specified tires.

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Temporary Spare Wheel(If Equipped)

WARNING: Do not switch off stability control or select sport mode, when using

a temporary spare wheel or after inflating a tire using the temporary mobility kit.

Tire Size

T165/70R17

bar (psi)

4.2 (60)

Do not exceed the maximum speed stated on the label attached to the temporary spare

wheel.

Lug Nut Torque

LUG NUTS

Nm ( lb.ft)

135 (100)

WARNING: When you install a

^*Torque specifications are for nut and bolt

threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford

recommended replacement fasteners.

Retighten the lug nuts to the specified

torque within 100 miles (160 kilometers)

after any wheel disturbance (such as tire

rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel

removal).

wheel, always remove any corrosion, dirt

or foreign materials present on the

mounting surfaces of the wheel or the

surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or

brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make

sure to secure any fasteners that attach

the rotor to the hub so they do not

interfere with the mounting surfaces of

the wheel. Installing wheels without

correct metal-to-metal contact at the

wheel mounting surfaces can cause the

wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to

come off while your vehicle is in motion,

resulting in loss of vehicle control,

personal injury or death.

Locking Lug Nuts

You can obtain a replacement locking lug

nut key and replacement locking lug nuts

from an authorized dealer using the

reference number certificate.

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