2002 Ford Explorer Owner's Manual - Page 122
2002 Ford Explorer Manual
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Roadside Emergencies To stow the spare tire 1. Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing up. 2. Slide the wheel under the vehicle. 3. Install the retainer through the wheel center. 4. Turn the lug wrench clockwise until the tire is in its original position. Note: the jack handle will spin freely when the tire is fully installed. It will not allow you to overtighten. How to change a flat tire When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or R (Reverse) (manual transmission). To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to the tire being changed. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be seriously injured. Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. Before changing the tire: 1. Park on a level surface. 2. Activate the hazard flashers. 3. Place the gearshift lever in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or R (Reverse) (manual transmission). 4. Set the parking brake. 5. Turn off the ignition. 122