2017-Focus-Owners Manual

Wheels and Tires

Stowing the Flat Tire The full-size road wheel can be stowed in the spare tire compartment. 1. Lift the carpeted wheel cover at an angle to access the spare tire compartment. 2. Place the wheel in the spare tire well with the valve stem facing down. Use the mini-spare bolt to secure the wheel. 3. Place the jack and tools back into the spare tire compartment. 4. Replace the carpeted wheel cover. DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED Tirepressure-Speedsgreater than100 mph (160 km/h) WARNING To reduce the risk of potential tire failure that could lead to serious injury or death, increase the front and rear tire placard pressures by the amount shown on the warning label, located on either the driver side B-pillar or door, when driving over 100 mph (160 km/h). Only travel at speeds over 100mph (160 km/h) where it is legal and conditions allow. The tire placard pressure can be found on the tire placard located on either the driver side B-pillar or door of your vehicle. Warning: Failure to follow these instructions can result in a loss of vehicle stability due to tire failure that could lead to serious injury or death. If you are not sure about the proper tire inflation pressures, contact an authorized dealer or service center. E176077

E142553 12. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench. 13. 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. 14. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.

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E75442 15. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown. See Lug Nuts (page 268).

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