Stopping and securing the vehicle, Removing the spare tire, Roadside emergencies – FORD 2012 Transit Connect User Manual

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• Use more than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time
• Use commercial car washing equipment
• Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare

tire/wheel

The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead to
impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking performance
• Comfort and noise
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs
• Winter weather driving capability
• Wet weather driving capability
• 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.

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

The jack and tools are located behind a cover in the sidewall at the left
rear of the cargo area. The retention straps and wing nut need to be
removed before removing the jack.

Roadside Emergencies

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2012 Transit Connect (tst)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA
(fus)

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