1996 Mercury Villager Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 265

Roadside Emergencies RWARNING Do not jack on the running board. RWARNING To avoid injury, never run the engine with one wheel off the ground, such as when changing a tire. RWARNING To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is only meant for changing the tire. RWARNING Never raise your vehicle by using a bumper jack. The bumper could be damaged or the jack could slip and you could be injured. 6. Insert the jack handle into the jack, and then slide the tapered end of the jack handle through one of the slots in the lug nut wrench. All of these tools are needed to jack up a vehicle. NOTE: If Ford Accessory Running Boards have been installed, use the jack adapters supplied with the running boards as described on the inside of the jack storage area cover. 269