FORD 2013 Fusion v.2 - Manual (Page 286)

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11. Remove the lug nuts with the lug
wrench.
12. 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.
13. Lower the wheel by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise.
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14. Remove the jack and fully tighten the
lug nuts in the order shown. See
Technical Specifications (page
288).
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
through one of the lug holes.
3. Place the jack, tools and foam block
back into the spare tire compartment.
4. Replace the carpeted wheel cover.
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM
WARNING
The tire pressure monitoring system
is not a substitute for manually
checking tire pressure. The tire
pressure should be checked periodically
(at least monthly) using a tire gauge, see
Inflating your tires in this chapter. Failure
to properly maintain your tire pressure
could increase the risk of tire failure, loss
of control, vehicle rollover and personal
injury.
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Wheels and Tires