Changing a flat tire, T-type/mini-spare tire information (if equipped), Changing tires – FORD 2006 Escape Hybrid v.1 User Manual
Page 222: Roadside emergencies
Fuse/Relay Location
Description
Relay 1
Driver side cooling fan
Relay 2
Passenger side cooling fan (low-speed)
Relay 3
Passenger side cooling fan (high-speed)
CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
If you get a flat tire while driving:
• do not brake heavily.
• gradually decrease the vehicle’s speed.
• hold the steering wheel firmly.
• slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
The use of tire sealants may damage your tires.
T-Type/Mini-Spare Tire Information (if equipped)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a T-type/mini-spare tire. This tire will
have the words
ЉTemporary Use OnlyЉ molded into the tire sidewall. This
spare tire is considered
ЉtemporaryЉ. Replace the T-type/mini-spare with
a tire of the same size, speed rating and load carrying capacity as the
other road tires as soon as possible.
When driving with the T-type/mini-spare tire do not:
• Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
• Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the
Safety Compliance Label
• Tow a trailer
• Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the T-type/mini spare
tire
• Use more than one T-type/mini spare tire at a time
• Use commercial car washing equipment
• Try to repair the T-type/mini spare tire
Use of a T-type/mini spare tire at any one wheel location can lead to
impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking performance
• Comfort and noise
2006 Escape Hybrid (hev)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Roadside Emergencies
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