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How Long Can You Have A Spare Tire On A Ford 500

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Owner's Manual - Page 83

...LOCK) position. 2. The horn will chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice (one short and one long chirp) if autolock was activated. 7. Release the 7 • 8. additional coded keys may lead to... key. 83 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Your vehicle comes with two coded keys; The dealer can program your spare keys to your vehicle is designed ...

Owner's Manual - Page 133

U.S. Department of Transportation requires Ford to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as a tire graded 100. Traction AA A B C The traction grades, from the norm due to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with tires that the United States Department of Transportation has set. Tires, Wheels and Loading INFORMATION ...

Owner's Manual - Page 135

... the B-Pillar or the edge of all tires to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. 135 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Every day before long trips, inspect each tire and check the tire pressure with a tire gauge (including spare, if equipped). Inflate all tires and adjust if required. Cold inflation pressure...

Owner's Manual - Page 136

... or over-inflation may result in unnecessary tire stress, irregular wear, loss of injury. Inflating your tires Use a tire gauge to the tire. The Ford recommended tire inflation pressure is suspected, have the tire demounted and inspected in heat buildup and internal damage to check the tire inflation pressure, including the spare (if equipped), at which is less than...

Owner's Manual - Page 137

... checking tire pressure when the tire is normal for each tire, including the spare. Replace the valve cap. 5. Repeat this procedure for pressures to the pump. When weather temperature changes occur, tire inflation pressures also change. Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are no gouges, cuts or bulges. 137 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide...

Owner's Manual - Page 138

... any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford. The use replacement tires and wheels that are replaced on your vehicle. Only use of tire sealants is equipped with tires designed to a safe place on the side of your tires. 138 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Important: Remember to replace the spare tire when...

Owner's Manual - Page 139

... driving capability • All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable) • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information (if equipped) Failure to lose control of vehicle control, injury or death. 139 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If you to follow these guidelines could fail, causing...

Owner's Manual - Page 140

... intended for temporary use it, you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it as soon as possible with a road tire/wheel that is the same size and type as a spare tire and/or wheel that is defined as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by Ford. This means that if you need to use...

Owner's Manual - Page 141

... wheels is in P (Park). 141 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading Removing the spare tire and jack 1. Remove the jack and the wrench from moving...the transaxle alone will not prevent the vehicle from the felt bag. Lift and remove the spare tire from the vehicle. 4. Lift the trunk cargo cover, and remove the wing nut that secures...

Owner's Manual - Page 143

... are changing. Remove the lug nuts with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is aligned over the valve stem on the wheel. 143 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) ...completely off the ground. 5. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel has been lowered. 7. Tires, Wheels and Loading 4. Put the jack in the jack notch next to Wheel lug nut torque ...

Owner's Manual - Page 144

... through the eyelet of the angled bracket and swing the retention bracket over the threaded stud in the spare tire tub, using the VELCRO strips. 3. Securely close the wrench compartment and the jack bag using the ...in the trunk floor and secure it with the large wing nut. 144 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Place the jack kit on the locating tabs of the...

Owner's Manual - Page 145

... 135 * Torque specifications are stowing the temporary spare tire, place the tire over the jack and secure it with the large wing nut. DOT Tire Identification Number for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Bolt size 145 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA...

Owner's Manual - Page 151

...tire or the spare tire may be exposed to hot exhaust temperatures requiring the tire to be replaced. Advanced and unusual tire wear can also cause tires... Fabric showing through the tire rubber • Bulges...tires periodically. Also check for high...Tire wear Measure and inspect the tire tread on all your tires for uneven wear, looking for signs of tire damage. Tires, Wheels and Loading TIRE...

Owner's Manual - Page 152

... and objects on the speedometer. Never spin the tires in snow, mud, sand, etc., do with your spare tire and wheel. If you feel a sudden vibration or... have the vehicle inspected. Have a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or...(500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) A tire can explode in the front or the ...

Owner's Manual - Page 154

... (AWD) vehicles (front tires at a Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership to the vehicle requirements. Note: If your tires rotated, inflation pressure must be used in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels. SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS Snow tires must be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that...

Owner's Manual - Page 178

.... The AWD feature gives your vehicle some limited off the highway. 178 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving off-highway with AWD vehicles AWD ...your vehicle sustains damage to turn the RSS off . Operating your warranty. A dissimilar spare tire size (other than the tire provided should never be equipped with a full-time All Wheel Drive (AWD) system...

Owner's Manual - Page 185

U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicle customers who require roadside assistance, call 1-800-521-4140. 185 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)... customers call 1-800-241-3673; Roadside assistance will cover: • a flat tire change with a good spare (except Ford GT which has a tire inflation kit) • battery jump start • lock-out assistance (key replacement...

Owner's Manual - Page 260

... your vehicle ...216 Setting the clock AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ...21 Spare tire (see Changing the Tire) ...139, 141 Spark plugs, specifications ...245, 250 260 Specification chart, lubricants...138 rotating ...153 safety practices ...152 sidewall information ...145 snow tires and chains ...154 spare tire ...139 terminology ...134 tire grades ...134 treadwear ...133, 151 Towing ...161 recreational towing ...

Scheduled Maintenance Guide 4th Printing - Page 6

... Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for operation. that externally mounted spare tire is recommended that the following basic maintenance checks and inspections be performed at the designated time intervals. Check Every Month for wear and proper air...

Quick Reference Guide 1st Printing - Page 2

... covers changing a flat tire, jump starts, limited ... on the Tire Label or ... seven days a week, for all tires to the engine when your electrical components...fluids other than a regular tire, and designed for coasting ...Ford Motor Company. 2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED ESSENTIAL INFORMATION LOCATION OF SPARE TIRE AND TOOLS Your vehicle is equipped with a temporary spare tire... spare tire, jack handle, and...