Roadside emergencies – FORD 2011 Focus v.2 User Manual

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4. The vehicle jacking points are
shown here, and are depicted on the
yellow warning label on the jack.
Depending on which tire is to be
changed, put the jack approximately
7 inches (18 cm) from the front
wheel opening (1) or approximately
17 inches (43 cm) from the rear
wheel opening (2).

Jack at the specified locations
to avoid damage to the vehicle.

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.

5. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench.

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

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

8. Remove the jack and fully tighten
the lug nuts in the order shown.
Refer to Wheel lug nut torque
specifications
later in this chapter
for the proper lug nut torque
specification.

9. Put the flat tire, jack and lug
wrench away. Make sure the jack is
fastened so it does not rattle when
you drive. Unblock the wheels.

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2011 Focus (foc)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA
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