Ford Fusion Hybrid (2014 year). Manual — part 69

How Temperature Affects Your Tire
Pressure

The tire pressure monitoring system
monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic
tire. While driving in a normal manner, a
typical passenger tire inflation pressure
may increase about 2 to 4 psi (14 to 28
kPa) from a cold start situation. If the
vehicle is stationary overnight with the
outside temperature significantly lower
than the daytime temperature, the tire
pressure may decrease about 3 psi (21
kPa) for a drop of 30°F (17°C) in ambient
temperature. This lower pressure value
may be detected by the tire pressure
monitoring system as being significantly
lower than the recommended inflation
pressure and activate the system warning
light for low tire pressure. If the low tire
pressure warning light is on, visually check
each tire to verify that no tire is flat. If one
or more tires are flat, repair as necessary.
Check the air pressure in the road tires. If
any tire is under-inflated, carefully drive
the vehicle to the nearest location where
air can be added to the tires. Inflate all the
tires to the recommended inflation
pressure.

USING SNOW CHAINS

WARNING

Snow tires must be the same size,
load index, speed rating as those
originally provided by Ford. Use of

any tire or wheel not recommended by
Ford can 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. Additionally, the use of
non-recommended tires and wheels could
cause steering, suspension, axle, transfer
case or power transfer unit failure.

The tires on your vehicle may have
all-weather treads to provide traction in
rain and snow. However, in some climates,
you may need to use snow tires and cables.
If you need to use cables, it is
recommended that steel wheels (of the
same size and specifications) be used, as
cables may chip aluminum wheels.

Follow these guidelines when using snow
tires and traction devices

•

If possible, avoid fully loading your
vehicle

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

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Use no larger than 15 mm cables or
chains ONLY on front axle with
215/60R16 tires. Do not use chains or
cables on any other size tires.

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The snow chains or cables must be
mounted in pairs on the front axle.

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When driving with tire cables do not
exceed 30 mph (48 km/h) or the
maximum speed recommended by the
chain manufacturer, whichever is less.

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

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

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

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CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL

WARNINGS

The use of tire sealants may damage
your tire pressure monitoring system
and should not be used. However, if

you must use a sealant, the tire pressure
monitoring system sensor and valve stem
on the wheel must be replaced by an
authorized dealer.

If the tire pressure monitor sensor
becomes damaged, it will no longer
function. See Tire Pressure

Monitoring System (page 275).

Note: The tire pressure monitoring system
indicator light will illuminate when the spare
tire is in use. To restore the full function of
the monitoring system, all road wheels
equipped with tire pressure monitoring
sensors must be mounted on the vehicle.

If you get a flat tire while 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 in order to prevent damage to the
tire pressure monitoring system sensors.
See Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(page 275). Replace the spare tire with a
road tire as soon as possible. During
repairing or replacing of the flat tire, have
an authorized dealer inspect the tire
pressure monitoring system sensor for
damage.

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, then it is intended for temporary use
only. This means that if you need to use it,
you should 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 that were originally provided
by Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel
is damaged, it should be replaced rather
than repaired.

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
and can be one of three types:

1. T-type mini-spare: This spare tire
begins with the letter T for tire size and
may have Temporary Use Only molded in
the sidewall.

2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label
on wheel: This spare tire has a label on
the wheel that states: THIS WHEEL AND
TIRE ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE
ONLY.

When driving with one of the dissimilar
spare tires listed above, do not:

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Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)

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Load the vehicle beyond maximum
vehicle load rating listed on the Safety
Compliance Label.

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Tow a trailer.

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

•

Use more than one dissimilar spare tire
at a time.

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Use commercial car washing
equipment.

•

Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire.

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Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires
listed above at any one wheel location can
lead to impairment of the following:

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Handling, stability and braking
performance.

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Comfort and noise.

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Ground clearance and parking at curbs.

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Winter weather driving capability.

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Wet weather driving capability.

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All-wheel driving capability (if
applicable).

3. Full-size dissimilar spare without
label on wheel

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

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Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).

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

•

Use commercial car washing
equipment.

•

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

The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly 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.

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All-wheel driving capability

When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly additional
caution should be given to:

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Towing a trailer.

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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 wheel and tire assembly
and seek service as soon as possible.

Tire Change Procedure

WARNINGS

When one of the front wheels is off
the ground, the transmission alone
will not prevent the vehicle from

moving or slipping off the jack, even if the
transmission selector lever is in position P.

To help prevent your vehicle from
moving when you change a tire, be
sure to place the transmission

selector lever in position P, set the parking
brake and block (in both directions) the
wheel that is diagonally opposite (other
side and end of the vehicle) to the tire
being changed.

Never get underneath a vehicle that
is supported only by a jack. If your
vehicle slips off the jack, you or

someone else could be seriously injured.

Do not attempt to change a tire on
the side of the vehicle close to
moving traffic. Pull far enough off the

road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.

Always use the jack provided as
original equipment with your vehicle.
If using a jack other than the one

provided as original equipment with your
vehicle, make sure the jack capacity is
adequate for the vehicle weight, including
any vehicle cargo or modifications.

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Note: Passengers should not remain in the
vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.

1.

Park on a level surface, set the parking
brake and activate the hazard flashers.

2. Place the transmission selector lever

in position P (automatic transmission)
or position R (manual transmission)
and turn the engine off.

3. Remove the carpeted wheel cover.

4. Remove the spare tire bolt securing the

spare tire by turning it
counterclockwise.

5. Remove the spare tire from the spare

tire compartment.

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6. Remove the lug wrench and jack from

the foam holder.

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7.

Block the diagonally opposite wheel.

8. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half

turn counterclockwise but do not
remove them until the wheel is raised
off the ground.

Note: Jack at the specified locations to
avoid damage to the vehicle.

9. The vehicle jacking points are shown

here, and are depicted on the yellow
warning label on the jack.

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10.

Small arrow-shaped marks on the
sills show the location of the jacking
points.

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11.

Remove the lug nuts with the lug
wrench.

12.

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.

13.

Lower the wheel by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise.

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