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*Tire comes prefilled with 60 psi of pressure. When handling take caution not to puncture or damage the tire. It is recommended to periodically check your spare tire pressure to maintain it for safe vehicle use*
**Modern Spare does not assume any liability, express or implied for product use. User assumes all liability and responsibility for product use**
First and foremost, THANK YOU for your purchase of our spare tire solution for your vehicle. As fellow car enthusiasts, we have put a great deal of time and energy into delivering a stellar product for your vehicle.
In this kit, you will find everything that you need to quickly and efficiently change a flat tire on your vehicle.
To use, please follow the below steps and read the full instructions prior to beginning:
1. When changing a flat, it is best to do so on stable level ground away from traffic.
2. Apply parking brake and chock wheels.
3. Remove the kit contents from your vehicle. If your kit contains a carrying case, please remove the tire and
wheel from the carrying case. Once the tire and wheel are removed, you will find a zipper pocket in the bottom of
the case. Open the pocket to remove the lug wrench, scissor jack, and disposable tire bag.
4. Most vehicles have 4 different designated lifting points located by the rocker panels near each wheel.
Essentially, it is an opening that allows access to the lifting point and should be used to safely lift
the vehicle. Prior to raising the vehicle loosen the lug nuts on the flat tire that you wish to change. Please
align the jacking pad of the scissor jack with the jacking point closest to the tire that you are changing.
Please consult owner’s manual prior to lifting vehicle for complete lifting instructions and/or specific vehicle
lifting procedures. Please see example below:
The Mach-E has specified lifting points for raising your vehicle. Like many Electric Vehicles, it is extremely important to only lift at these points. The lift points will have two arrows molded into the plastic rocker panels under the side of the vehicle. First, locate the two arrows at the four different lift points (two on each side). The lift point will NOT be directly between the two arrows rather it is inward from those arrows on the flat surface area. There is a metal rail that runs the length of the underside of the vehicle. DO NOT use this rail as a lift point and DO NOT place the jack head on the inside of this rail.
To activate the electric parking brake, pull up the “P” button on the center console. To release the electric parking brake, turn on the ignition, put your foot on the brake pedal, and push the “P” button down. Another advantage of the electric parking brake in the Mach-E is its drive-away release feature. The jack will require firm ground. Orient the jack rubber contact point evenly on this metal frame rail.
Once ready, proceed to slowly lift vehicle checking often to make sure the vehicle is not shifting.
For Mach E vehicles, align the 5 lug holes directly with the spokes of the wheel.
5. Raise the vehicle using the ratcheting scissor jack with the rubberized contact point. The ratchet can operate in a clockwise or counter clockwise direction by using a small switch on the side of the ratchet. Do not place yourself or any part of your
body under the vehicle while being raised or supported by the jack.
6. Completely remove the lug nuts and flat tire. Place flat tire in included disposable bag.
7. Place the Modern Spare wheel and tire on the vehicle using the factory lug nuts that secured your regular wheel and tire.
8. Ensure that the lug/bolts nuts are tight and will not come loose (approximately 100-140 ft lbs, please check vehicle owners manual to confirm exact specs).
9. Lower vehicle using ratcheting scissor jack, place flat tire and kit contents in your vehicle. Double-check lug nut tightness and proper torque.
10. On most vehicles, when using a spare tire of any kind, you should turn off your traction control system if equipped while driving. Failure to do so may result in vehicle warning lights. Please consult your vehicle owner’s manual for complete instructions on changing traction control modes or deactivating these systems.
11. The tires used on all Modern Spare spare tire kits have a DOT “M” speed rating. The “M” speed rating designates that the tire is capable of traveling at a constant speed of up to 81 mph. Although the tire is built to this specification, many manufacturers recommend that the narrow space-saving tire is not to exceed 50 mph given the narrow size relative to the regular tires on your vehicle. This is good practice and you should always drive with caution when using a spare tire. Please avoid any speed above 50 mph and only as a means to escape heavy and fast-moving freeway traffic.
Please take caution when driving on a spare. Although it is capable of operating for a long distance it is designed to be used on a temporary basis and does not have the same traction or performance capability of a full size OEM wheel & tire. Should you have any questions regarding your spare tire, please contact us via our website or (801) 896-3395.
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