2007 Ford Freestyle Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 228

Roadside Emergencies • 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. Removing the spare tire and jack If the 3rd row seat (if equipped) is stowed in the floor, you will need to unstow it to access the spare tire and jack. Refer to Unstowing the 3rd row seat in the Seating and Safety Restraint chapter for this procedure. 228 2007 Freestyle (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)