Stopping and securing the vehicle, Removing the spare tire and jack, Roadside emergencies – FORD 2012 Flex v.1 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. Park on a level surface, set the
parking brake and activate hazard
flashers.

2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park)
and turn engine off.

Removing the spare tire and jack

If the 3rd row seat is stowed in the floor, you will need to unstow it to
access the spare tire and jack. Refer to Unstowing the third row seat in
the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter for this procedure.

Roadside Emergencies

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2012 Flex (471)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)

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