Tire change procedure, Roadside emergencies – FORD 2006 Focus v.1 User Manual

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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.

Tire change procedure

1. Park on a level surface, activate
hazard flashers and set the parking
brake.

When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transaxle
alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the

jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park) (automatic transaxle) or R
(Reverse) (manual transaxle).

2006 Focus (foc)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)

Roadside Emergencies

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