2001 Ford Focus Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 183

Roadside emergencies 6. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench. 7. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is facing outward. Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered. When using a temporary tire, the lug nut washers will not appear to be flush with the rim. This is normal when using the temporary spare tire only. 8. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 9. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts. 10. Put flat tire, jack and lug wrench away. Make sure jack and flat tire are fastened so they do not rattle when you drive. To restow the jack, adjust the jack to the half raised position. The jack has been correctly adjusted for restowage when the tip of the jack screw extends 1 inch beyond the edge on the jack channel as shown. Reposition the jack under the spare and fasten with the hold down screw. Reinstall the spare tire and lug wrench and fasten into position. 11. On Coupe models, reinstall lower rocker moulding access door (if equipped). 12. Unblock the wheels. 183