Changing a flat tire, T-type/mini-spare tire information (if equipped), Changing tires – FORD 2006 Escape Hybrid v.1 User Manual

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Fuse/Relay Location

Description

Relay 1

Driver side cooling fan

Relay 2

Passenger side cooling fan (low-speed)

Relay 3

Passenger side cooling fan (high-speed)

CHANGING A FLAT TIRE

If you get a flat tire while driving:
• do not brake heavily.
• gradually decrease the vehicle’s speed.
• hold the steering wheel firmly.
• slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.

The use of tire sealants may damage your tires.

T-Type/Mini-Spare Tire Information (if equipped)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a T-type/mini-spare tire. This tire will
have the words

ЉTemporary Use OnlyЉ molded into the tire sidewall. This

spare tire is considered

ЉtemporaryЉ. Replace the T-type/mini-spare with

a tire of the same size, speed rating and load carrying capacity as the
other road tires as soon as possible.

When driving with the T-type/mini-spare tire do not:
• Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
• Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the

Safety Compliance Label

• Tow a trailer
• Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the T-type/mini spare

tire

• Use more than one T-type/mini spare tire at a time
• Use commercial car washing equipment
• Try to repair the T-type/mini spare tire
Use of a T-type/mini spare tire at any one wheel location can lead to
impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking performance
• Comfort and noise

2006 Escape Hybrid (hev)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)

Roadside Emergencies

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