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Roadside emergencies – FORD 1999 Ranger User Manual

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To lessen the risk of
personal injury, do not put

any part of your body under the
vehicle while changing a tire. Do
not start the engine when your
vehicle is on the jack. The jack is
only meant for changing the tire.

Never use the differential as a

jacking point.

7. Remove the wheel lug nuts with the lug wrench.

8. 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.

9. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.

10. Remove the jack and fully
tighten the lug nuts in the order
shown.

11. Stow the flat tire. Refer to
Stowing the spare .

12. Stow the jack and lug wrench.
Make sure the jack is fastened so it
does not rattle when you drive.

13. Unblock the wheels.

JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames,
sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or

vehicle damage.

Do not push start your vehicle. You could damage the catalytic
converter.

Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes, and
clothing, if contacted.

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