2001 Mercury Villager Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 178

Roadside emergencies 1. Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set parking brake. PUSH TO RELEASE 2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park), turn engine OFF, and block the diagonally opposite wheel. 3. Remove the spare tire and jack assembly. 4. Remove the center ornament or wheel cover from the wheel with the tapered end of the jack handle that came with your vehicle. Insert and twist the handle, then pry against the wheel. 5. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground. Jacking notches are located approximately six inches rearward of the front wheels and twelve inches foward of the rear wheels. 6. Locate the jack notch closest to the tire you are changing, then place the jack on the frame rail directly behind the notch. 178