Ford Ka Quiz
Wheels and Tyres

Fitting a wheel

In this manual: Wheels and Tyres
Introduction — 6Quick guide — 3Child safety — 6Seat belts — 5Supplemental restraint system — 7Keys and remote controls — 3MyKey — 4Doors and locks — 3Safety — 3Steering wheel — 4Washer/wipers — 4Lighting — 6Windows and mirrors — 3Instrument cluster — 4Information display — 4Climate control system — 6Seats — 8Auxiliary Power Outlets — 1Storage Compartments — 1Starting the engine — 7Fuel and refuelling — 7Transmission — 1Brakes — 4Traction control — 1Stability control — 1Ultrasonic parking system — 3Cruise Control — 1Driver assistance — 4Carrying a load — 3Towing — 8Driving tips — 5Emergency equipment — 6Fuses — 4Maintenance — 22Vehicle Maintenance — 6Wheels and Tyres — 14Technical specifications — 7Audio system — 18SYNC — 12Appendices — 3
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DANGER

Check that the arrows on directional tyres point in the direction of wheel rotation when moving forward. If a spare wheel must be fitted with the arrows pointing in the opposite direction, have the wheel refitted as soon as possible.

Only use wheels and tyres of an approved size. Using other sizes may damage the vehicle and invalidate national type approval.

Make sure there is no oil or grease on the threads or on the surface between the studs and the wheel nuts. This could cause the nuts to loosen while driving.

Do not fit run-flat tyres to vehicles not originally equipped with them. For further details on compatibility, contact an Authorised Dealer.

DANGER

Do not fit alloy wheels using the nuts intended for steel wheels.

Only use wheel nuts and wheels specific to your vehicle. If in doubt, contact an Authorised Dealer.

Note: Alloy wheel nuts and steel spoked wheel nuts may also be used on the steel temporary spare wheel for a short period (maximum two weeks).

Note: Make sure the contact surfaces between wheel and hub are free from foreign matter.

Note: Make sure the wheel nut cones are seated against the wheel.

  1. Fit the wheel and the wheel trim.
  2. Fit the wheel nuts and tighten them by hand.
  3. Fit the wheel lock nut key.
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  4. Partially tighten the wheel nuts in the order shown.
  5. Lower the vehicle and remove the jack.
  6. Partially tighten the wheel nuts in the order shown. See Technical specifications.
DANGER

Have the wheel nut tightness and tyre pressures checked as soon as possible.

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