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Stopping and securing the vehicle, Roadside emergencies – FORD 2006 Explorer v.2 User Manual

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When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional
caution should be given to:
• Towing a trailer
• Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body
• Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack
Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel and
seek service as soon as possible.

Stopping and securing the vehicle

1. If you get a flat tire while driving,
do not 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.

2. Park on a level surface, activate
the hazard flashers and set the
parking brake.

3. Place gearshift lever in P (Park)
and turn engine OFF.

When one of the rear wheels is off the ground, the transmission
alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the

jack, even if the transmission is in P (Park).

Note: Passengers should not remain
in the vehicle when the vehicle is
being jacked.

4. Block the wheel that is diagonally
opposite of the flat tire using the
wheel chock provided with your
vehicle.

2006 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)

Roadside Emergencies

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