2000 Mercury Mountaineer Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 181

Roadside emergencies Spare tire information Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire that must be used for emergencies only. The spare tire for your vehicle is not as wide as a regular tire and is designed for emergency use only. Replace this tire with a full-size tire as soon as possible. If your vehicle is equipped with 4WD or AWD, a spare tire of a different size than the road tires should not be used. Such a tire could result in damage to driveline components and make the vehicle difficult to control. Location of the spare tire and tools The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the following locations: Tool Spare tire Jack, lug nut wrench Jack handle Location Under the vehicle, just in front of the rear bumper Left rear quarter panel behind interior trim Lower rear seat base Removing the spare tire 1. Insert the jack handle into the rear bumper opening. The handle will stop moving and forward resistance to turning will be felt when properly engaged. 2. Turn the handle counterclockwise until tire is lowered to the ground, the tire can be slid rearward and the cable is slightly slack. 3. Remove the retainer from the spare tire. 181