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Stowing the flat/spare tire, Tires, wheels and loading – FORD 2005 Escape Hybrid v.2 User Manual

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11. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem
is facing outward. Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the
hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered.

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

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

14. Reinstall the jack and tools in
the cargo area. To replace jack in
vehicle, guide the jack bottom first
in trim opening and position in
bracket, secure retention clip on
upper part of jack and close
thumbscrew. Make sure the jack is
fastened so it does not rattle when
you drive.

Stowing the flat/spare tire

Note: Failure to follow spare tire stowage instructions may result in
failure of cable or loss of spare tire.

If you are stowing a tire that requires reattaching it to the
vehicle with a tether, perform these steps first, then proceed with
the steps following.

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2005 Escape Hybrid (hev)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)

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