If A Tyre Is Punctured; Replacing A Wheel - Ford Ka 2008 Owner's Handbook Manual

101-130 Ford KA GB 15-07-2008

REPLACING A WHEEL

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
The vehicle can be supplied (if
requested/provided for) with a normal
spare wheel or with a small spare
wheel.
For some versions/specifications, 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 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 Service Network by providing
the numerical reference code attached
to the kit..
Wheel changing and correct use of the
jack and of the small spare wheel call
for some precautions as listed below.
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fig. 2
The small spare wheel (if
provided for) is specific for
your car. Do not use it on cars of
different models. Do not use spare
wheels of different models on your
car. The small spare wheel must
only be used in an emergency.
Never use it for more than strictly
necessary and never exceed 80
km/h. On the small spare wheel
there is an orange label,
summarizing the main warnings
regarding small spare wheel usage
restrictions.
any circumstances. Never apply
any hub cap on the small spare
wheel. The label contains the
following indications in four
languages: Warning! For temporary
use only! 80 km/h max! Replace as
soon as possible with a standard
KA00120m
service wheel. Never cover this
indication.
WARNING If you choose to install wheels of a
different type (with alloy rims
instead of the steel ones) you must
change all the fixing bolts with
other of a suitable size.
WARNING
The label must never be
removed or covered under