2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish) - Page 416

Roadside Emergencies 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. To change the tire: Note: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked. 1. Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite the flat tire. For example, if the right front tire is flat, block the left rear wheel. 2. Remove any wheel trim by inserting the flat end of the lug nut wrench under the wheel trim flange, then twisting the wrench to pry it off. 3. Loosen, but do not remove, the wheel lug nuts by turning them one-half turn counterclockwise. Slide the jack handle and jack handle extension together. Slide the jack handle assembly into the end of the lug nut wrench. To disconnect, depress the button and pull the pieces apart. 4. Position the jack properly and insert the jack handle into the opening in the thumbwheel at the base of the jack. Turn the handle clockwise until the tire is a maximum of 1 inch (25 mm) off the ground. 158