Ford Transit Connect 2013 Owner's Manual page 198

Installing a Road Wheel
WARNINGS
Make sure that the arrows on
directional tires point in the direction
of rotation when your vehicle is
moving forward. If you have to fit a spare
wheel with the arrows pointing in the
opposite direction, have the tire refitted in
the correct direction by an authorized
dealer.
Use only approved wheel and tire
sizes. Using other sizes could
damage your vehicle and will make
the National Type Approval invalid. See
Technical Specifications (page 197).
Do not fit run flat tires on vehicles
that were not originally fitted with
them. See an authorized dealer for
more details about compatibility.
WARNINGS
Do not install alloy wheels using lug
nuts designed for use with steel
wheels.
Lug nuts are subject to change. You
must make sure that you use only
the specific lug nuts and wheels
supplied for your vehicle. If in doubt see an
authorized dealer.
Make sure there is no lubrication
(grease or oil) on the threads or the
surface between the wheel lugs and
nuts. This can cause the lug nuts to loosen
while driving.
Note: The lug nuts of alloy wheels can also
be used for the steel spare wheel for a short
time (maximum two weeks).
Note: Make sure the wheel and hub contact
surfaces are free from foreign matter.
Note: Make sure that the cones on the lug
nuts are against the wheel.
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Wheels and Tires
1.
2. Install the lug nuts finger tight.
3. Install the locking lug nut key.
4. Partially tighten the lug nuts in the
5. Lower your vehicle and remove the
6. Fully tighten the lug nuts in the
7.
Stowing the Flat Tire
Do not raise the spare wheel carrier
without the wheel attached. Damage can
occur to the winch mechanism if lowered
without a wheel attached.
Note: Do not lay alloy wheels face down
on the ground, this will damage the paint.
When stowing the flat tire use a sheet or
mat under the wheel to protect the paint.
196
Install the wheel.
sequence shown.
jack.
sequence shown. See Technical
Specifications (page 197).
Install the wheel trim using the ball of
your hand.
WARNING
Have the lug nuts checked for
tightness and the tire pressure
checked as soon as possible.