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EnglishWheels and Tires for your Ford Kuga 2019-2025
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.
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.
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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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Directional 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
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
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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4
3
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.
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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.
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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.
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B
C
D
E
F
G
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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)
2.4 bar (35 psi) 3 bar (44 psi)
2.4 bar (35 psi) 3 bar (44 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)
2.4 bar (35 psi)
2.4 bar (35 psi)
(30 psi)
2.1 bar
(30 psi)
2.1 bar
245/45 R20
(30 psi)
1 Only 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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