Changing A Wheel - Ford KA Owner's Handbook Manual

105-132 Ford KA EN 14-10-2010

CHANGING A WHEEL

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
The vehicle can be supplied
(if requested/provided for) with
a normal spare wheel or with
a space-saver wheel.
For some versions/models, the vehicle
is also equipped in the factory with
4 antitheft bolts (one per wheel).
To tighten/retighten the bolts, use
the appropriate adaptor A-fig. 2
provided, inserting it between the bolt
and wrench provided, as shown in
fig. 2.
Note A duplicate of the bolts and
special adaptor may be ordered from
the Ford Dealership by providing the
numerical reference code attached
to the kit.
Wheel changing and correct use of
the jack and space-saver wheel call
for some precautions as listed below.
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fig. 2
WARNING
The space-saver wheel
(where provided) is specific
to your car, do not use it on other
models, nor use the spare wheel
of other models on your car.
The space-saver wheel must only
be used in an emergency. It shall
only be used as strictly necessary
and the car speed shall not exceed
KA00120m
80 km/h.
The space-saver wheel has
an orange sticker that summarises
the main cautions for use
and limitations.
The sticker should never
be removed or covered.
Never apply a hub cap on
a space-saver wheel.
The sticker gives the following
information in four languages:
Caution! For temporary use only!
80 km/h max.! Replace by standard
wheel as soon as possible.
Never cover these instructions.