2000 Ford Focus Owner's Manual - Page 170
2000 Ford Focus Manual
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Roadside emergencies Tire change procedure To 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 (other side and end of the vehicle) to the tire being changed. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be seriously injured. 1. Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set parking brake. 2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park) or R (manual transaxle), turn engine OFF, and block the wheel diagonally opposite from the flat tire. 170
Roadside
emergencies
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Tire change procedure
To 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 (other side
and end of the vehicle) to the tire
being changed.
If the vehicle slips off the
jack, you or someone else
could be seriously injured.
1. Park on a level surface, activate
hazard flashers and set parking
brake.
2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park)
or R (manual transaxle), turn
engine OFF, and block the wheel
diagonally opposite from the flat
tire.