2012 Ford F250 Super Duty Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 334

Roadside Emergencies Spare tire information Note: If your vehicle is equipped the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), the system indicator light will illuminate when the spare is in use. To restore the full functionality of the TPMS system, all road wheels equipped with the tire pressure monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle. If your vehicle is equipped with TPMS, have a flat tire serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damage to the TPMS sensor; refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheel and Loading chapter. Replace the spare tire with the road tire as soon as possible. Stopping and securing the vehicle WARNING: To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the tire being changed. Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set the parking brake. • Automatic transmission: Place gearshift lever in P (Park). • Manual or electronic shift 4x4: Place transfer case in 4H or 4L. Location of the spare tire and tools If your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire, jack and associated tools, refer to the following table for their locations: Tool Spare tire (pick-up trucks only) Jack Location Under the vehicle, just forward of the rear bumper Regular cab and Crew Cab: Fastened to floor pan behind rearmost seat on passenger side SuperCab: Under rear bench seat on passenger side 334 2012 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide, 4th Printing USA (fus)