2012 Ford Focus Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 315

Roadside Emergencies 8. The vehicle jacking points are shown here, and are depicted on the yellow warning label on the jack. Depending on which tire is to be changed, put the jack approximately 7 inches (18 cm) from the front wheel opening (1) or approximately 17 inches (43 cm) from the rear wheel opening (2). Jack at the specified locations to avoid damage to the vehicle. WARNING: To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is only meant for changing the tire. 9. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench. 10. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is facing outward. Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered. 11. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 12. Remove the jack and fully 1 tighten the lug nuts in the order shown. Refer to Wheel lug nut torque specifications later in this 3 4 chapter for the proper lug nut torque specification. 13. Put the flat tire, jack and lug wrench away. Make sure the jack is 5 2 fastened so it does not rattle when you drive. Unblock the wheels. 315 2012 Focus (foc) Owners Guide, 5th Printing USA (fus)