F-MAX-USER MANUAL-FULL BOOK-ENGLISH

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

Tires andWheels

Jacking The Vehicle Jack can be mechanically geared type or hydraulic type. Before lifting the vehicle, park the vehicle on a level ground and apply the park brake. If the vehicle is on a slope and it is to be lifted without applying the parking brake, chock all other wheels. The jack should be placed under the leaf spring as shown in the figure and must be placed on the ground firmly CAUTION lf you need to get under a vehicle lifted by a jack, provide additional support under the frame pedestals. There may not be enough space under the front axle while replacing a flat tire. Place the jack under the leaf springs on the closest point to the axle when there is not enough space. Pay attention not to damage the steering linkages while lifting the vehicle with a jack. Use wooden blocks if required. Check for an obstacle under the vehicle when lowering the vehicle. Do not jack the vehicle from the chassis arms.

Spare Wheel and Tire Replacement

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Spare wheel is on the left side of the chassis on vehicles with single fuel tank. To remove the spare wheel from its seat, loosen four bolts connecting it to the holder with the 24 spanner on the toolbox. Spare wheel is hanged with a cable. To release the cable, install the wheel brace to the rotating arm. Turn the brace Check the connection cable before installing the spare tire. Cable shall be replaced if it is damaged. Connect the end of the cable to the tire again. Lift the tire with the hexagon wrench and tighten all nuts. anticlockwise. Installation:

On vehicles with lowered ride height:

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