Jump-Starting Your Vehicle - Ford Windstar Owner's Manual

Stowing the spare tire
To raise the tire to the stowed position, lay the tire on the
1.
ground with the interior side facing up. Install the retainer
through the wheel center and slide the tire under the vehicle.
Fit the hex-shaped end of the wheel lug wrench over the hex
nut in the floor of the cargo area. Turn the wheel lug
wrench clockwise until the tire is raised to its original
position underneath the vehicle.
NOTE: The hex nut ratchets when the tire is raised to the
stowed position. It will not allow you to over-tighten.
Check for proper seating against the underbody supports
2.
and retighten if necessary.
Check the tire seating position for looseness and make
sure the tire is not too far forward to avoid axle contact.
Make sure the spare tire and jacking equipment are
stowed and secured in the proper storage location.

Jump-Starting Your Vehicle

Your vehicle's battery may discharge if you leave the lights or
any electrical equipment on after you turn the engine off. If this
happens, you may be able to jump-start from a booster battery
to start your vehicle.
The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to
flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result
in injury or vehicle damage.
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