Tire change procedure, 364 wheels and tires – FORD 2013 Flex v.1 User Manual

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• All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable)
• Load leveling adjustment (if applicable)
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.

Tire Change Procedure

WARNING: When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the
transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or

slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park).

WARNING: To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you
change a tire, be sure to place the transmission in P (Park), set the

parking brake and block (in both directions) the wheel that is diagonally
opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to the tire being changed.

WARNING: If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else
could be seriously injured.

WARNING: Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the
vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid

the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.

WARNING: 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.

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Wheels and Tires

2013 Flex (471)
Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)

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