Ford Fusion: Changing a Road Wheel / Stowing the Flat Tire Using the Retainer Strap (If Equipped)
You can temporarily stow the full-size road
wheel in the spare tire compartment.
- Find the flat tire retainer strap tucked
inside the jack channel.

- Locate the jack bolt-down bracket.
Push the retainer strap through the jack
bolt-down bracket.
- Put the jack and lug wrench away.
Make sure you fasten the jack so it does
not rattle when you drive.
- Stow the flat tire on the floor in the
cargo area.
- Weave the retainer strap through the
wheel openings.

- Secure the flat tire by tying a flat knot.
You can temporarily stow the full-size road
wheel in the spare tire compartment.
Lift the carpeted wheel cover at an
angle to access the spare tire
compartment...
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
WARNING: When you install a wheel, always remove any corrosion, dirt or
foreign
materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the
wheel
hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel...
Other information:
General Information
You can unlock and lock the vehicle
without taking the keys out of your pocket
or purse when your intelligent access key
is within 3 ft (1 m) of your vehicle.
Intelligent access uses a sensor on the
back of the door handle for unlocking and
a separate sensor on the face of each door
handle for locking...
WARNING: Fully adjust the head
restraint before you sit in or operate your
vehicle. This will help minimize the risk
of neck injury in the event of a crash. Do
not adjust the head restraint when your
vehicle is moving.
WARNING: The head restraint is a
safety device...