Ford F-150 (2024 year). Manual in english

WARNING:

Only use

replacement tires and wheels
that are the same size, load
index, speed rating, and type as
those originally provided for your
vehicle. The recommended tire
and wheel sizes can be found on
the Tire Label on the driver side
door frame or the edge of the
driver door. If this information is
not found in those locations, or
for additional options, contact
your authorized dealer. Use of
any tire or wheel not
recommended, could affect the
safety and performance of your
vehicle, which could result in an
increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal
injury and death.

WARNING:

To reduce the

risk of serious injury, when
mounting replacement tires and
wheels, you should not exceed
the maximum pressure indicated

on the sidewall of the tire to set
the beads without additional
precautions listed below. If the
beads do not seat at the
maximum pressure indicated,
re-lubricate and try again.

WARNING:

For a mounting

pressure more than 20 psi
(1.38 bar) greater than the
maximum pressure, a Ford
dealer or other tire service
professional should do the
mounting.

WARNING:

Always inflate

steel carcass tires with a remote
air fill with the person inflating
standing at a minimum of 12 ft
(3.66 m) away from the wheel
and tire assembly.

WARNING:

When inflating

the tire for mounting pressures
up to 20 psi (1.38 bar) greater
than the maximum pressure on
the tire sidewall, the following
precautions must be taken to
protect the person mounting the
tire:

•

Make sure that you have the
correct tire and wheel size.

•

Lubricate the tire bead and
wheel bead seat area again.

•

Stand at a minimum of 12 ft
(3.66 m) away from the wheel
and tire assembly.

•

Use both eye and ear
protection.

Important:

Remember to replace

the wheel valve stems when the
road tires are replaced on your
vehicle.

It is recommended that the two
front tires or two rear tires
generally be replaced as a pair if
the worn tires still have usable
depth.

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Wheel and Tire Information

To avoid potential Four-Wheel
Drive (4WD) malfunction or
(4WD) system damage, it is
recommended to replace all four
tires rather than mixing
significantly worn tires with new
tires.

The tire pressure sensors mounted
in the wheels (originally installed
on your vehicle) are not designed
to be used in aftermarket wheels.

The use of wheels or tires not
recommended may affect the
operation of your tire pressure
monitoring system.

If the tire pressure monitoring
system indicator is flashing, your
system is malfunctioning. Your
replacement tire might be
incompatible with your tire
pressure monitoring system, or
some component of the system
may be damaged.

USING SNOW CHAINS

WARNING:

Do not exceed 30 mph

(50 km/h). Failure to follow this
instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
death.

WARNING:

Do not use snow chains

on snow-free roads.

WARNING:

Only fit snow chains to

specified tires.

WARNING:

If your vehicle is fitted

with wheel trims, remove them before
fitting snow chains.

WARNING:

If you choose to install

snow tires on your vehicle, they must be
the same size, construction, and load
range as the original tires listed on the
tire placard, and they must be installed
on all four wheels. Mixing tires of
different size or construction on your
vehicle can adversely affect your
vehicle's handling and braking, and may
lead to loss of vehicle control.

WARNING:

Wheels and tires must

be the same size, load index and speed
rating as those originally fitted on the
vehicle. Use of any other tire or wheel
can affect the safety and performance
of your vehicle. Additionally, the use of
non-recommended tires and wheels can
cause steering, suspension, axle, transfer
case or power transfer unit failure.
Follow the recommended tire inflation
pressures found on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label, or the
Tire Label on the B-Pillar or the edge of
the driver or passenger door. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in loss
of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, or
personal injury or death.

Only use snow chains on rear wheels.
Install snow chains in pairs. Do not use
self-tensioning snow chains.

Only use snow chains on the following
specified tire sizes. Only install chains that
are 15mm or less (SAE Class S chains).

•

245/70R17

•

265/70R17

•

LT265/70R17

•

265/60R18

•

LT265/70R18

We recommend you use steel wheels of
the same size and specification if snow
chains are required because chains may
chip aluminum wheels.

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Wheel and Tire Information

Follow these guidelines when using snow
tires and traction devices:

•

If possible, avoid fully loading your
vehicle.

•

Purchase snow chains from a
manufacturer that clearly labels body
to tire dimension restrictions.

•

When driving with snow chains do not
exceed 30 mph (50 km/h) or the
maximum speed recommended by the
chain manufacturer, whichever is less.

•

Drive cautiously. If you hear the snow
chains rub or bang against the vehicle,
stop and tighten them. If this does not
work, remove the snow chains to
prevent vehicle damage.

•

Remove the snow chains when they
are no longer needed. Do not use snow
chains on dry roads.

•

If a temporary spare wheel is mounted
on your vehicle, do not use snow chains
on the axle with the temporary spare
wheel.

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Use snow chains that fit against the
sidewall of the tire to prevent the chains
from touching the wheel rims or
suspension. Refer to the previous
illustration.

If you have any questions regarding snow
chains, please contact your authorized
dealer.

USING BEAD-LOCK WHEELS -
RAPTOR

Your vehicle comes with unique wheels
matched to the tires. To avoid damage to
your wheels:
•

Maintain proper tire pressure.

•

Due to extreme tire and wheel width,
do not take your vehicle through an
automatic car wash that uses
mechanical tracks, as wheel damage
may result.

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•

When installing wheels, always torque
lug nuts to specification with a torque
wrench.

•

Inspect your wheels for damage on a
regular basis. If you have a damaged
wheel, replace it immediately.

•

If you encounter an abnormally harsh
impact, inspect the outside tire wall of
your wheels, both inside and out, for
damage.

Note:

Ford Performance only recommends

using bead-lock rings from Ford
Performance Parts, in conjunction with the
original equipment manufacturer (OEM)
tire. Any other combination using this wheel
could result in air loss or tire failure.

Note:

Converting the bead-lock compatible

wheel to true bead-locks is for off-road use
only. We do not approve of the use of true
bead-locks for on-road driving.

If your vehicles equipped with the optional
bead lock compatible wheel, you can
convert this wheel to use a true bead-lock
ring, which allows operation at low tire
pressures when off-road to minimize the
risk of de-beading the tire. See your local
Ford Performance Parts Dealer for more
information.

Tire Care

WARNING:

Always re-inflate tires

to recommended tire pressures before
the vehicle is operated on-road. The
recommended pressure is located on the
tire label or safety certification label,
located on the B-pillar, inside the driver's
door.

WARNING:

After off-road use,

before returning to the road, check the
wheels and tires for damage. Off-road
use may cause damage to your wheels
and tires that can lead to tire failure, loss
of vehicle control, serious injury or death.

WARNING:

Replace the wheels

and tires with the exact original brand,
size and construction that came
originally on your vehicle. Use of any
other wheel or tire combinations, even
with identical size ratings, may result in
insufficient running clearances, tire
rubbing and eventual puncture. Failure
to follow tire replacement
recommendations can lead to tire failure,
loss of vehicle control, serious injury or
death.

Note:

If you have reduced your tire pressure

for off-road use, the tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) warning light then activates
in the instrument panel as a reminder to
re-inflate the tires before returning to the
road.

Your vehicle comes with high performance,
all-terrain tires designed to optimize
handling, steering and braking to provide
the performance you expect in a Ford
Performance vehicle. These tires are
optimized for both on and off-road
performance, and their ride, noise and wear
characteristics are different from other
tires. Also, because of their aggressive
tread profile, it is important that you
maintain your tires properly.

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•

Always maintain your tire pressures
according to the tire information
placard located on the driver’s door
B-pillar, using an accurate gauge.
Remember to be prepared to re-inflate
your tires before returning to the road.
If a tire filling station is not available,
remember to prepare a supplemental
means to inflate the tires, such as a
portable compressor.

•

Check and set the tire pressures when
the tires are cold, and not warm from
driving. Wait at least three hours after
parking the vehicle before checking tire
pressure. Do not reduce the pressure
of warm tires.

•

Check your tire pressure often to
maintain it properly. Tire pressure can
decrease over time and fluctuate with
temperature.

•

Do not overload your vehicle.
Maximum vehicle and axle weights are
on the tire information placard.

•

Use extra caution when operating the
vehicle near its maximum load,
including assuring proper tire pressure
and reducing speeds.

•

If you encounter an abnormally harsh
impact, inspect your tires for damage.

•

Inspect your tires for damage on a
regular basis. Replace a damaged tire
immediately.

•

We do not approve the use of snow
chains on your vehicle's tires.

•

Proper suspension alignment is critical
for maximum performance and
optimal tire wear. If you notice uneven
tire wear, have your alignment checked.

Spare Tire and Wheel

Your vehicle comes with a full size
matching spare with an all-terrain tire. The
spare tire and wheel assembly has the
same capability as the road tire and wheel
assemblies but does not come with a tire
pressure monitoring sensor.

Wheels

Tires

17x8.5, 34 ET

LT315/70R17

17x8.5, 32 ET

37x12.5R17LT

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CHECKING THE TIRE
PRESSURES

Safe operation of your vehicle
requires that your tires are
properly inflated. Every day before
you drive, check your tires.

At least once a month and before
long trips, inspect each tire and
check the tire pressure with a tire
gauge. Inflate all tires to the
recommended inflation pressure.
See

Inflating the Tires

(page

546).

INFLATING THE TIRES

WARNING:

Under-inflation

is the most common cause of
tire failures and may result in
severe tire cracking, tread
separation or blowout, with
unexpected loss of vehicle
control and increased risk of
injury. Under-inflation increases
sidewall flexing and rolling
resistance, resulting in heat
buildup and internal damage to
the tire. It also may result in
unnecessary tire stress, irregular
wear, loss of vehicle control and
accidents. A tire can lose up to
half of its air pressure and not
appear to be flat!

WARNING:

Do not use the

tire pressure displayed in the
information display as a tire
pressure gauge. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in
personal injury or death.

Use the recommended cold
inflation pressure for optimum tire
performance and wear.
Under-inflation or over-inflation

may cause uneven treadwear
patterns.

Inflate your tires to the
recommended inflation pressure
even if it is less than the maximum
inflation pressure information
found on the tire. You can find the
tire label with the recommended
tire inflation pressure next to the
tire size on the B-Pillar or the edge
of the driver door.

The recommended tire inflation
pressure is also found on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label, affixed to either the door
hinge pillar, door-latch post, or the
door edge that meets the
door-latch on the B-pillar, or on
the edge of the driver door.

Failure to follow the tire pressure
recommendations can cause
uneven treadwear patterns and
adversely affect the way your
vehicle handles.

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Tire Care

Checking Pressure when tires
are hot:

If pressures are checked after tires
have been driven for more than
three minutes or more than 1 mile,
(2 km) the tires become hot and
the pressures will increase by
approximately 4 psi (27.6 kPa).
Therefore when the tire pressure
is adjusted under these conditions,
it should be increased to a gauge
reading of 4 psi (27.6 kPa) greater
than the recommended cold
inflation pressure.

After inflating the tires while hot,
make sure to recheck tire pressure
later once the tires are cold.

For Example Only

33 psi (230

kPa)

Gauge reading

of hot tire

32 psi (220

kPa)

If recom-

mended, cold

inflation pres-

sure is

The hot tire pressure is only 1 psi

(10 kPa) greater than the

recommended cold inflation

pressure. Therefore, add 3 psi

(20 kPa) more to increase the

hot pressure to 4 psi (30 kPa)

over the recommended cold

inflation pressure.

36 psi (250

kPa)

New hot pres-

sure

INSPECTING THE TIRE FOR
WEAR

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When the tread is worn down to
2/32 inch (1.6 mm), tires must be
replaced to help prevent your
vehicle from skidding and
hydroplaning. Built-in treadwear
indicators, or wear bars, which
look like narrow strips of smooth
rubber across the tread will
appear on the tire when the tread
is worn down to 2/32 inch (1.6
mm).

When the tire tread wears down
to the same height as these wear
bars, the tire is worn out and must
be replaced.

The tires should also be balanced
periodically. An unbalanced tire
and wheel assembly may result in
irregular tire wear.

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Periodically inspect the tire treads
for uneven or excessive wear and
remove objects such as stones,
nails or glass that may be wedged
in the tread grooves.

INSPECTING THE TIRE FOR
DAMAGE

Inspect the tire sidewalls for
cracking, cuts, bruises and other
signs of damage or excessive
wear. If internal damage to the tire
is suspected, have the tire
dismounted and inspected in case
it needs to be repaired or replaced.
For your safety, tires that are
damaged or show signs of
excessive wear should not be used
because they are more likely to
blow out or fail.

Periodically inspect the tire treads
and sidewalls for damage, such
as bulges in the tread or sidewalls,
cracks in the tread groove and
separation in the tread or sidewall.
If damage is observed or
suspected, have the tire inspected
by a tire professional.

Safety Practices

WARNING:

If your vehicle

is stuck in snow, mud or sand, do
not rapidly spin the tires;
spinning the tires can tear the
tire and cause an explosion. A
tire can explode in as little as
three to five seconds.

WARNING:

Do not spin the

wheels at over 34 mph
(55 km/h). The tires may fail and
injure a passenger or bystander.

HIGH SPEED DRIVING CAN BE
DANGEROUS

Correct inflation pressure is
especially important. However, at
high speeds, even with the correct

inflation pressure, a road hazard
for example is more difficult to
avoid and if contact is made, has
a greater chance of causing tire
damage than at a lower speed.
Moreover, driving at high speed
reduces the reaction time
available to avoid accidents and
bring your vehicle to a safe stop.

If you see any damage to a tire or
wheel, replace it with the spare at
once and visit a participating Tire
Retailer.

Exceeding the maximum speeds
shown on the following page for
each type of tire will cause the tire
to build up excessive heat which
can cause tire damage that could
result in sudden tire destruction
and rapid air loss. Failure to
control a vehicle when one or
more tires experience a sudden air
loss can lead to an accident.

In any case, you should not
exceed reasonable speeds as
indicated by the legal limits
and driving conditions.

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DO NOT OVERLOAD: DRIVING
ON ANY OVERLOADED TIRE IS
DANGEROUS

The maximum load rating of your
tires is molded on the tire sidewall.
Do not exceed this rating. Follow
the loading instructions of the
manufacturer of your vehicle and
this will ensure that your tires are
not overloaded. Tires which are
loaded beyond their maximum
allowable loads for the particular
application will build up excessive
heat that may result in sudden tire
destruction. Do not exceed the
gross axle weight rating for any
axle on your vehicle.

TIRE ALTERATIONS

Do not make or allow to be made
any alterations on your tires.
Alterations may prevent proper
performance, leading to tire
damage which can result in an
accident. Tires which become
unserviceable due to alterations
such as truing, whitewall inlays,
addition of balancing or sealant
liquids, or the use of tire dressing
containing petroleum distillates
are excluded from warranty
coverage.

REPAIRS - WHEREVER
POSSIBLE, SEE YOUR TIRE
RETAILER AT ONCE

If any tire sustains a puncture,
have the tire demounted and
thoroughly inspected by a tire
retailer for possible damage that
may have occurred. A tread area
puncture in any passenger or light
truck tire can be repaired provided
that the puncture hole is not more
than 1/4” in diameter, not more
than one radial cable per casing
ply is damaged, and the tire has
not been damaged further by the
puncturing object or by running
underinflated. Tire punctures
consistent with these guidelines
should only be repaired by
following the US Tire
Manufacturers Association
(USTMA) recommended repair
procedures. Plug-only repairs
done on-the-wheel are considered
improper and therefore, not
recommended. Such repairs are
not reliable and may cause further
damage to the tire.

STORAGE

Tires contain waxes and
emollients to protect their outer
surfaces from ozone and weather
checking. As the tire rolls and
flexes, the waxes and emollients
continually migrate to the surface,
replenishing this protection
throughout the normal use of the
tire. Consequently, when tires sit
unused for long periods of time (a
month or more) their surfaces

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become dry and more susceptible
to ozone and weather checking
and the casing becomes
susceptible to flat spotting.

For

this reason, tires should always
be stored in a cool, dry, clean,
indoor environment. If storage
is for one month or more,
eliminate the weight from the
tires by raising the vehicle or by
removing the tires from the
vehicle. Failure to store tires in
accordance with these
instructions could result in
damage to your tires or
premature aging of the tires
and sudden tire failure.

When tires are stored, be sure they
are placed away from sources of
heat and ozone such as direct
sunlight, hot pipes and electric
generators. Be sure that surfaces
on which tires are stored are clean
and free from grease, gasoline or
other substances, which could
deteriorate the rubber. Failure to
store tires in accordance with
these instructions could result in
damage to your tires or premature
aging of the tires and sudden tire
failure.

FOLLOW THESE MOUNTING
RECOMMENDATIONS

Tire changing can be dangerous
and must be done by
professionally trained persons
using proper tools and
procedures as specified by the
US Tire Manufacturers
Association (USTMA). Single
or dual assemblies must be
completely deflated before
demounting.

Your tires should be mounted on
wheels of correct size and type
and which are in good, clean
condition. Wheels that are bent,
chipped, rusted (steel wheels) or
corroded (alloy wheels) may
cause tire damage. The inside of
the tire must be free from foreign
material. Have your retailer check
the wheels before mounting new
tires. Mismatched tires and rims
can explode during mounting.
Also, mismatched tires and rims
can result in dangerous tire failure
on the road. If a tire is mounted by
error on the wrong-sized rim, do
not remount it on the proper rim -
scrap it. It may have been
damaged internally (which is not
externally visible) by having been
dangerously stretched and could
fail on the highway.

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Old valves may leak. When new
tubeless tires are mounted,
have new valves of the correct
type installed. Tubeless tires
must only be mounted on
wheels designed for tubeless
tires i.e., wheels which have
safety humps or ledges.

It is recommended that you have
your tires and wheels balanced.
Tires and wheels, which are not
balanced, may cause steering
difficulties, a bumpy ride, and
irregular tire wear.

Be sure that all your valves
have suitable valve caps. The
valve cap is the primary seal
against air loss.

TEMPORARY SPARE TIRES

When using any temporary spare
tire, be sure to follow the vehicle
manufacturer’s instructions.

REMEMBER... TO AVOID
DAMAGE TO YOUR TIRES AND
POSSIBLE ACCIDENT:

•

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE AT
LEAST ONCE EACH MONTH
WHEN TIRES ARE COLD AND
BEFORE LONG TRIPS.

•

DO NOT
UNDERINFLATE/OVERINFLATE.

•

DO NOT OVERLOAD.

•

DRIVE AT MODERATE
SPEEDS, OBSERVE LEGAL
LIMITS.

•

AVOID DRIVING OVER
POTHOLES, OBSTACLES,
CURBS OR EDGES OF
PAVEMENT.

•

AVOID EXCESSIVE WHEEL
SPINNING.

•

IF YOU SEE ANY DAMAGE TO
A TIRE, REPLACE WITH THE
SPARE AND VISIT ANY
AUTHORIZED RETAILER AT
ONCE.

•

IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS, CONTACT YOUR
AUTHORIZED RETAILER.

Highway Hazards

No matter how carefully you drive,
there is always the possibility that
you could eventually have a flat
tire on the highway. Drive slowly
to the closest safe area out of
traffic. This could further damage
the flat tire, but your safety is
more important.

If you feel a sudden vibration or
ride disturbance while driving, or
you suspect your tire or vehicle
has been damaged, immediately
reduce your speed. Drive with
caution until you can safely pull
off the road. Stop and inspect the
tires for damage. If a tire is
under-inflated or damaged,
deflate it, remove the wheel and
replace it with your spare tire and
wheel. If you cannot detect a
cause, have the vehicle towed to
the nearest repair facility or tire
dealer to have the vehicle
inspected.

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Tire and Wheel Alignment

A bad jolt from hitting a curb or
pothole can cause the front end
of your vehicle to become
misaligned or cause damage to
your tires. If your vehicle seems to
pull to one side when you are
driving, the wheels could be out of
alignment. Have an authorized
dealer check the wheel alignment
periodically.

Wheel misalignment in the front
or the rear can cause uneven and
rapid treadwear of your tires and
should be corrected by an
authorized dealer.

INSPECTING THE WHEEL
VALVE STEMS

Check the valve stems for holes,
cracks, or cuts that could permit
air leakage.

TIRE ROTATION

WARNING:

If the tire label

shows different tire pressures for
the front and rear tires and the
vehicle has a tire pressure
monitoring system, then you
need to update the settings for
the system sensors. Always

perform the system reset
procedure after tire rotation. If
you do not reset the system, it
may not provide a low tire
pressure warning when
necessary.

Rotating your tires at the
recommended interval will help
your tires wear more evenly,
providing better tire performance
and longer tire life.

Note:

If your tires show any uneven

wear have the alignment checked
by an authorized dealer before
rotating tires.

Note:

If you have a dissimilar spare

wheel and tire assembly, it is
intended for temporary use only
and should not be used in a tire
rotation.

Note:

After having your tires

rotated, inflation pressure must be
checked and adjusted to the
vehicle requirements.

Tire Rotation Diagram

Follow the diagram indicating the
correct tire locations for rotating
the tires.

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WHAT IS THE TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM

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The tire pressure monitoring
system measures the vehicle's
tire pressures. A warning lamp

illuminates if one or more tires are
significantly underinflated or if there is a
system malfunction.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM OVERVIEW

WARNING:

Under-inflation is the

most common cause of tire failures and
may result in severe tire cracking, tread
separation or blowout, with unexpected
loss of vehicle control and increased risk
of injury. Under-inflation increases
sidewall flexing and rolling resistance,
resulting in heat buildup and internal
damage to the tire. It also may result in
unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear,
loss of vehicle control and accidents. A
tire can lose up to half of its air pressure
and not appear to be flat!

WARNING:

To determine the

required pressure(s) for your vehicle, see
the Safety Compliance Certification
Label (on the door hinge pillar,
door-latch post or the door edge that
meets the door-latch post, next to the
driver seat) or the Tire Label on the
B-Pillar or the edge of the driver door.

Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of
a different size than the size indicated on
the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label, you should determine the proper tire
inflation pressure for those tires).

As an added safety feature, your vehicle
has been equipped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltale
when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check
your tires as soon as possible, and inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a
significantly under-inflated tire causes the
tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.

Please note that the TPMS is not a
substitute for proper tire maintenance, and
it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation
has not reached the level to trigger
illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure
telltale.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with
a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate
when the system is not operating properly.
The TPMS malfunction indicator is
combined with the low tire pressure
telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence
will continue upon subsequent vehicle
start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.

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When the malfunction indicator is
illuminated, the system may not be able
to detect or signal low tire pressure as
intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur
for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate
tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent
the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction
telltale after replacing one or more tires or
wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels
allow the TPMS to continue to function
properly.

WARNING:

Changes or

modifications not expressively approved
by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment. The term "IC:" before the
radio certification number only signifies
that Industry Canada technical
specifications were met.

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules and with License exempt RSS
Standards of Industry Canada. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful
interference, and

2. This device must accept any

interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS

WARNING:

The tire pressure

monitoring system is not a substitute for
manually checking tire pressures. You
should periodically check tire pressures
using a pressure gauge. Failure to
correctly maintain tire pressures could
increase the risk of tire failure, loss of
control, vehicle rollover and personal
injury.

WARNING:

Do not use the tire

pressure displayed in the information
display as a tire pressure gauge. Failure
to follow this instruction could result in
personal injury or death.

Note:

The use of tire sealants can damage

the tire pressure monitoring system.

Note:

If the tire pressure monitor sensor

becomes damaged it may not function.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

When the outside temperature drops
significantly, the tire pressure could
decrease and activate the low tire pressure
warning lamp.

The warning lamp could also illuminate
when you use a spare wheel, or tire sealant
from the inflator kit.

Note:

Regularly checking the vehicle tire

pressures can reduce the possibility for the
warning lamp to illuminate due to outside
air temperature changes.

Note:

After you inflate the tires to the

recommended pressure it could take up to
two minutes of driving over 20 mph
(32 km/h) for the warning indicator to turn
off.

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VIEWING THE TIRE
PRESSURES

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Using the instrument cluster
display arrow keys navigate to the
truck info section where you can
view the tire pressures.

RESETTING TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING SYSTEM

Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Reset Procedure

WARNING:

To determine the

You must reset the tire pressure monitoring
system after each tire rotation on vehicles
that require different recommended tire
pressures in the front tires as compared to
the rear tires.

Note:

To reduce the chances of interference

from another vehicle, perform the system
reset procedure at least three feet, one
meter, away from another vehicle
undergoing the system reset procedure at
the same time.

Note:

Do not wait more than two minutes

between resetting each tire sensor or the
system can time-out and you need to repeat
the entire procedure on all four wheels.

Drive the vehicle above 20 mph
(32 km/h) for at least two minutes,
then park in a safe location where you
can easily get to all four tires and have
access to an air pump.

2. Switch the ignition off.

3. Switch the ignition on but do not start

the engine.

4. Switch the hazard flashers on then off

three times.

Note:

You must accomplish this within 10

seconds. If you successfully enter the reset
mode, the horn sounds once, the system
indicator flashes and a message shows in
the information display.

Note:

If the system does not enter reset

mode, try again starting at Step 2. If after
repeated attempts to enter the reset mode,
the horn does not sound, the system
indicator does not flash and no message
shows in the information display, contact
your authorized dealer.

5. Remove the valve cap from the valve

stem on the left front tire. Decrease the
air pressure until the horn sounds.

Note:

The single horn tone confirms that

the sensor identification code has been
learned by the module for this position. If
the horn sounds twice, the reset procedure
was unsuccessful, and you must repeat it.

6. Remove the valve cap from the valve

stem on the right front tire. Decrease
the air pressure until the horn sounds.

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Repeat the previous step on the right
rear tire and then on the left rear tire.

8. Switch the ignition off.

Note:

If the horn sounds twice again after

switching the ignition off, and repeating the
procedure, contact your authorized dealer
and have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.

9. Set all four tires to the recommended

air pressure as indicated on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label.

Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring
System

(If Equipped)

Note:

Additional equipment may be

required for your vehicle to support trailer
tire pressure and temperature monitoring.
See your authorized dealer for more
information.

Note:

The trailer tire pressure monitoring

system is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance. It is your responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressures at all times.

Note:

If a trailer tire is repaired, replaced or

broken down for service, the screw and valve
on the trailer tire pressure sensor should be
replaced. See your authorized dealer for
details.

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The trailer tire pressure monitoring system
is an added safety feature that allows you
to view your trailer tire pressures and
temperatures through the information
display. See

Tire Pressure Monitoring

System – Information Messages

(page

560). Tire pressure sensors are mounted
into each tire on your trailer. The sensors
send a message to your vehicle indicating
the current trailer tire pressure and
temperature.

If the trailer tire pressure monitoring
system detects that a tire is low, a warning
message appears in the information
display. The trailer tire information screen
in the information display highlights the
tire with a low pressure.

If the trailer tire pressure monitoring
system detects that a tire temperature is
over temp, a warning message appears in
the Information display. The trailer tire
information screen in the information
display highlights the tire with a high
temperature.

The main function of the trailer tire
pressure monitoring system is to warn you
when your trailer tires need air or if the tires
are experiencing high temperatures. It can
also warn you in the event the system is
no longer capable of functioning as
intended. See

Tire Pressure Monitoring

System – Information Messages

(page

560).

When a Temporary Spare or New Tire
is Installed

If you have replaced a trailer tire with a new
or spare tire, a warning message appears
and pressure readings are no longer
displayed for that tire.

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To restore the full function of the trailer
tire pressure monitoring system:
•

Have the damaged wheel and tire
assembly repaired and remounted to
your trailer.

•

Install the trailer tire pressure
monitoring sensor into the new wheel
and tire assembly.

•

Perform the trailer tire pressure
monitoring system reset procedure.

Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring
System Reset Procedure

Note:

You need to perform the tire pressure

monitoring system reset procedure after
each tire rotation, or when a new trailer tire
pressure sensor is installed into a trailer tire.

The trailer tire pressure monitoring system
can be reset through the menu in the
information display. See

Tire Pressure

Monitoring System – Information
Messages

(page 560). Performing the

trailer setup process also resets the trailer
tire pressure monitoring system.

Note:

For further information on the trailer

tire pressure monitoring system see the
instructions that were included with the
trailer tire pressure monitoring system kit.

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM –
TROUBLESHOOTING

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM – WARNING LAMPS

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The low tire pressure warning
lamp has combined functions,
as it warns you when your tires

need air, and when the system is no longer
capable of functioning as intended.

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Action Required

Possible Cause

Warning Lamp

After inflating your tires to the manufac-
turer’s recommended pressure as shown
on the tire label, on the edge of driver
door or the B-pillar, drive your vehicle for
at least two minutes over 20 mph
(32 km/h) before the light turns off.

One or more tires are

significantly under

inflated

Solid warning lamp

On vehicles with different front and rear
tire pressures, the system must be
retrained following every tire rotation.

Tire rotation without

sensor training

Repair the damaged road wheel and tire
and refit it to your vehicle to restore
operation of the system.

Temporary spare wheel

in use

Solid warning lamp
or flashing warning

lamp

If the tires are inflated to the recom-
mended tire pressures and the temporary
spare wheel is not in use, the system
detected a fault that requires service.
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.

Tire pressure monitoring

system malfunction

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Action

Message

After inflating your tires to the manufacturer’s recommended
pressure as shown on the Tire Label, on the edge of the driver
door or the B-Pillar, drive your vehicle for at least two minutes

over 20 mph (32 km/h) before the light turns off.

Tire Pressure Low

The system has detected a fault that requires service. Have

your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Tire Pressure Monitor

Fault

The system has detected a fault that requires service or a

spare tire is in use. Have your vehicle checked as soon as

possible.

Tire Pressure Sensor

Fault

Trailer Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Action

Message

One or more tires on your trailer is below the specified

tire pressure.

Trailer Tire Low Specified:

Displays when one or more tires on your trailer is above

the recommended temperature.

Trailer Tire Over Temperature

A trailer tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning. If the

warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an

authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Trailer Tire Pressure Sensor

Fault

The trailer tire pressure monitoring system is

malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues

to come on, contact an authorized dealer.

Trailer Tire Pressure Monitor

Fault

The system cannot detect the trailer tire pressure

monitoring system.

Trailer Tire Pressure Monitor

Capability Not Detected

The trailer tire pressure monitoring system is not setup.

See

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

(page 554).

Trailer Tire Pressure Indication

Not Setup See Manual

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CHANGING A FLAT TIRE -
EXCLUDING: RAPTOR

If you get a flat tire when driving, do not
apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease your speed, hold the steering
wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe
place on the side of the road.

Have a flat serviced by an authorized
dealer to prevent damage to the system
sensors. See

Tire Pressure Monitoring

System Precautions

(page 555). Replace

the spare tire with a road tire as soon as
possible. When repairing or replacing the
flat tire, have the authorized dealer inspect
the system sensor for damage.

Note:

Only use tire sealants in roadside

emergencies as they may damage the tire
pressure monitoring system sensor.

Note:

The tire pressure monitoring system

indicator light illuminates when the spare
tire is in use. To restore the full functionality
of the monitoring system, all road wheels
that come with tire pressure monitoring
sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.

Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire
Assembly Information

WARNING:

Failure to follow these

guidelines could result in an increased
risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or
death.

If you have a dissimilar spare wheel and
tire, the intent of the spare wheel is for
temporary use only. This means that if you
need to use it, replace it as soon as
possible with a road wheel and tire
assembly that is the same size and type
as the road tires and wheels originally
provided by Ford.

A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
is defined as a spare wheel and tire
assembly that is different in brand, size or
appearance from the road tires and
wheels.

Full-size dissimilar spare

When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
•

Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).

•

Use more than one dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly at a time.

•

Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare wheel
and tire assembly.

•

Engage any four-wheel drive mode.
See

Four-Wheel Drive Limitations

(page 274).

•

Engage any four-wheel drive.

Using a full-size dissimilar spare wheel and
tire assembly can compromise the
effectiveness 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.

•

Four-wheel drive capability.

When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, give
additional caution to:
•

Towing a trailer.

•

Driving vehicles that come with a
camper body.

•

Driving vehicles with a load on the
cargo rack.

Drive cautiously when using a full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
and seek service as soon as possible.

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Changing a Road Wheel

Tire Change Procedure

WARNING:

To help prevent your

vehicle from moving when changing a
wheel, shift the transmission into park
(P), set the parking brake and use an
appropriate block or wheel chock to
secure the wheel diagonally opposite to
the wheel being changed. For example,
when changing the front left wheel,
place an appropriate block or wheel
chock on the right rear wheel.

WARNING:

The jack supplied with

this vehicle is only intended for changing
a flat tire in an emergency. Do not
attempt to do any other work on your
vehicle when it is supported by the jack,
as your vehicle could slip off the jack.
Failure to follow this instruction could
result in personal injury or death.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to

change a tire on the side of the vehicle
close to moving traffic. Pull far enough
off the road to not obstruct the flow of
traffic and avoid the danger of being hit
when operating the jack or changing the
wheel.

WARNING:

Only use the jack

provided as original equipment with your
vehicle.

WARNING:

Do not get under a

vehicle that is supported by a jack.

WARNING:

The jack should be

used on level firm ground wherever
possible.

WARNING:

Never place anything

between the vehicle jack and the ground.

WARNING:

Never place anything

between the vehicle jack and your
vehicle.

WARNING:

It is recommended that

the wheels of the vehicle be chocked,
and that no person should remain in a
vehicle that is being jacked.

WARNING:

Switch off the running

boards before jacking or placing any
object under your vehicle. Never place
your hand between the extended running
board and your vehicle. A moving running
board may cause injury.

WARNING:

Only use the specified

jacking points. If you use any other
locations you could damage vehicle
components, such as brake lines.

Park on a level surface, activate the hazard
flashers and set the parking brake. Place
the transmission in park (P) and turn the
engine off.

Note:

Only use the spare tire carrier to stow

the tire and wheel combination provided
with your vehicle. Other tire and wheel
combinations can cause the tire carrier to
fail.

Note:

Do not use impact tools or power

tools operating at over 200 RPM on the
spare tire carrier, this could cause a winch
malfunction and prevent a secure fit.

Note:

Passengers should not remain in the

vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.

Removing the Vehicle Jack and
Tool Bag

The vehicle jack and tool bag are on the
rear passenger side of your vehicle, behind
the passenger seat.

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Turn the wing bolt on the jack bracket
counterclockwise to release the jack
and tool bag from the jack bracket.

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2. Remove the jack and tool bag from the

jack bracket.

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3. Release the jack tool bag straps.

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4. Access the jack tools by sliding the jack

tool bag through the jack load rest.

5. Remove the tools from the tool bag.

Note:

Your jack does not require

maintenance or additional lubrication over
the service life of your vehicle.

Removing the Spare Tire

The spare tire is under the vehicle, just
forward of the rear bumper.

Note:

Remove the hook end from the

assembled jack handle before continuing.

Use your key to remove the lock
cylinder from the access hole of the
bumper to allow access to the guide
tube.

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2. Assemble the jack handle as shown in

the illustration.

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3. Fully insert the jack handle through the

bumper hole and into the guide tube
through the access hole in the rear
bumper. Turn the handle
counterclockwise until you lower the
tire to the ground and the cable is
slightly slack so you can slide the tire
rearward from under the vehicle.

4. Remove the retainer from the center

of the spare wheel.

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5. Block both the front and rear of the

wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire.
For example, if the left front tire is flat,
block the right rear wheel.

6. Obtain the spare tire and vehicle jack

from their storage locations.

Remove the center cap, if equipped, to
expose the wheel nuts.

Note:

If your vehicle does not have the full

center cap proceed to the next step.

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Note:

Stow the center wheel trim in a safe

location for replacement on the wheel when
repaired.

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8. Loosen each wheel nut on the affected

flat tire one-half turn counterclockwise
but do not remove.

Jacking the Vehicle

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Front Jacking Points

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Note:

Use the frame rail as the front jacking

location point, not the control arm. There is
an arrow marked on the frame rail.

Rear Jacking Points

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Note:

Jack at the specified locations to

avoid damage to the vehicle.

Place the vehicle jack at the jacking
point next to the tire you are changing.

2. Reassemble the jack handle, including

the S-hook, to the lug wrench. Insert
the S-hook into the eyelet of the jack
and turn the jack handle clockwise until
the wheel is completely off the ground.

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3. Remove the wheel nuts with the lug

wrench.

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4. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire,

making sure the valve stem is facing
outward. Reinstall the wheel nuts until
the wheel is snug against the hub. Do
not fully tighten the wheel nuts until
you lower the wheel.

5. Lower the wheel by turning the jack

handle counterclockwise.

6. Remove the vehicle jack and fully

tighten the wheel nuts in the order
shown.

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Remove the wheel trim with the wheel
nut trim remover provided on the end
of the wheel nut wrench.

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Note:

Stow the center wheel trim in a safe

location for replacement on the wheel when
repaired.

8. Stow the flat tire.

9. Stow the vehicle jack and lug wrench.

Make sure the jack is securely fastened
before you drive.

10.

Unblock the wheels.

Stowing the Flat or Spare Tire

Note:

Failure to follow the spare tire

stowage instructions could result in failure
of the cable or loss of the spare tire.

Lay the tire on the ground with the
valve stem facing up.

2. Slide the wheel partially under the

vehicle and install the retainer through
the wheel center. Pull on the cable to
align the components at the end of the
cable.

3. Turn the jack handle clockwise until

you raise the tire to its stowed position
underneath the vehicle. The effort to
turn the jack handle increases
significantly and the spare tire carrier
ratchets or slips when you raise the tire
to the maximum tightness. Tighten to
the point where the ratchet or slip
occurs a minimum of three times, as
indicated by an audible click each time.
The spare tire carrier does not allow
you to overtighten. If the spare tire
carrier ratchets or slips with little effort,
have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible.

4. Check that the tire lies flat against the

frame and you properly tighten it. Try
to push or pull, then turn the tire to be
sure it does not move. Loosen and
retighten, if necessary. Failure to
properly stow the spare tire could
result in failure of the winch cable and
loss of the tire.

5. Repeat this tightness check procedure

when servicing the spare tire pressure,
every six months, as per your scheduled
maintenance information, or at any
time that the spare tire gets disturbed
through service of other components.

6. If removed, install the spare tire lock

into the bumper drive tube with the
spare tire lock key and jack handle.

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Stowing the Vehicle Jack and Tool
Bag

E323394

Turn the lead screw eyelet to adjust
the jack up or down until the stowage
markings on the upper channel align
with the lower channel.

E323393

2. Place the tools inside of the tool bag.

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3. Install the tool bag through the vehicle

jack load rest.

E323386

4. Secure the jack tool bag straps around

the vehicle jack.

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5. Place the jack and tool bag back onto

the jack bracket.

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6. Turn the wing bolt on the jack bracket

clockwise until you secure the jack and
tools to the jack bracket.

CHANGING A FLAT TIRE -
RAPTOR

If you get a flat tire when driving, do not
apply the brake heavily. Instead, gradually
decrease your speed, hold the steering
wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe
place on the side of the road.

Have a flat serviced by an authorized
dealer to prevent damage to the system
sensors. See

Tire Pressure Monitoring

System Precautions

(page 555). Replace

the spare tire with a road tire as soon as
possible. When repairing or replacing the
flat tire, have the authorized dealer inspect
the system sensor for damage.

Note:

Only use tire sealants in roadside

emergencies as they may damage the tire
pressure monitoring system sensor.

Note:

The tire pressure monitoring system

Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire
Assembly Information

WARNING:

Failure to follow these

guidelines could result in an increased
risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or
death.

A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
is defined as a spare wheel and tire
assembly that is different in brand, size or
appearance from the road tires and
wheels.

Full-size dissimilar spare

When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
•

Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).

•

Use more than one dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly at a time.

•

Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare wheel
and tire assembly.

•

Engage any four-wheel drive mode.
See

Four-Wheel Drive Limitations

(page 274).

•

Engage any four-wheel drive.

Using a full-size dissimilar spare wheel and
tire assembly can compromise the
effectiveness 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.

•

Four-wheel drive capability.

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When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, give
additional caution to:
•

Towing a trailer.

•

Driving vehicles that come with a
camper body.

•

Driving vehicles with a load on the
cargo rack.

Drive cautiously when using a full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
and seek service as soon as possible.

Tire Change Procedure

WARNING:

To help prevent your

WARNING:

The jack supplied with

WARNING:

Do not attempt to

WARNING:

Only use the jack

provided as original equipment with your
vehicle.

WARNING:

Do not get under a

vehicle that is supported by a jack.

WARNING:

The jack should be

used on level firm ground wherever
possible.

WARNING:

Never place anything

between the vehicle jack and the ground.

WARNING:

Never place anything

between the vehicle jack and your
vehicle.

WARNING:

It is recommended that

the wheels of the vehicle be chocked,
and that no person should remain in a
vehicle that is being jacked.

WARNING:

Switch off the running

boards before jacking or placing any
object under your vehicle. Never place
your hand between the extended running
board and your vehicle. A moving running
board may cause injury.

WARNING:

Only use the specified

jacking points. If you use any other
locations you could damage vehicle
components, such as brake lines.

Park on a level surface, activate the hazard
flashers and set the parking brake. Place
the transmission in park (P) and turn the
engine off.

Note:

Only use the spare tire carrier to stow

the tire and wheel combination provided
with your vehicle. Other tire and wheel
combinations can cause the tire carrier to
fail.

Note:

Do not use impact tools or power

tools operating at over 200 RPM on the
spare tire carrier, this could cause a winch
malfunction and prevent a secure fit.

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Note:

Passengers should not remain in the

vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.

Removing the Vehicle Jack and
Tool Bag

The vehicle jack and tool bag are in the rear
passenger side of your vehicle, behind the
passenger seat.

E323384

Turn the wing bolt on the jack bracket
counterclockwise to release the jack
and tool bag from the jack bracket.

E327650

2. Remove the jack and tool bag from the

jack bracket.

E323386

3. Release the jack tool bag straps.

E327651

4. Access the jack tools by sliding the jack

tool bag through the jack load rest.

5. Remove the tools from the tool bag.

Note:

Your jack does not require

maintenance or additional lubrication over
the service life of your vehicle.

Removing the Spare Tire

The spare tire is under the vehicle, just
forward of the rear bumper.

Note:

Remove the hook end from the

assembled jack handle before continuing.

Use your key to remove the lock
cylinder from the access hole of the
bumper to allow access to the guide
tube.

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E188735

2. Assemble the jack handle as shown in

the illustration.

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3. Fully insert the jack handle through the

4. Remove the retainer from the center

of the wheel.

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5. Block both the front and rear of the

wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire.
For example, if the left front tire is flat,
block the right rear wheel.

6. Obtain the spare tire and vehicle jack

from their storage locations.

Loosen each wheel nut on the affected
flat tire one-half turn counterclockwise
but do not remove.

Jacking the Vehicle

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