2012 Ford Transit Connect Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 204

Roadside Emergencies • Use more than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment • 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. Stopping and securing the vehicle 1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake and activate hazard flashers. 2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park) and turn engine off. Removing the spare tire The jack and tools are located behind a cover in the sidewall at the left rear of the cargo area. The retention straps and wing nut need to be removed before removing the jack. 204 PAGE POSITION: 204 JOB: @zeta.tweddle.com/ford_pdm/ford/own2002/835536-en-tst/og pubnum: