Ford Fusion: Changing a Road Wheel / Stowing the Flat Tire Using the Retainer Strap (If Equipped)
You can temporarily stow the full-size road
wheel in the spare tire compartment.
- Find the flat tire retainer strap tucked
inside the jack channel.

- Locate the jack bolt-down bracket.
Push the retainer strap through the jack
bolt-down bracket.
- Put the jack and lug wrench away.
Make sure you fasten the jack so it does
not rattle when you drive.
- Stow the flat tire on the floor in the
cargo area.
- Weave the retainer strap through the
wheel openings.

- Secure the flat tire by tying a flat knot.
You can temporarily stow the full-size road
wheel in the spare tire compartment.
Lift the carpeted wheel cover at an
angle to access the spare tire
compartment...
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
WARNING: When you install a wheel, always remove any corrosion, dirt or
foreign
materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the
wheel
hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel...
Other information:
These are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle.
Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricant
type
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum based
Brake system
Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise co..
Autolamps
WARNING: The system does not
relieve you of your responsibility to drive
with due care and attention. You may
need to override the system if it does not
turn the headlamps on in low visibility
conditions, for example daytime fog.
Autolamps turn the headlamps on in low
light situations or when the wipers operate.
Switch the lighting control to
the
autolamps position.
The headlamp..