2004 Mercury Monterey Owner's Manual - Page 192

Roadside Emergencies • Use commercial car washing equipment • Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel The usage of a dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead to impairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability • All-Wheel Driving Capability (if applicable) • Load Leveling Adjustment (if applicable) When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional caution should be given to: • Towing a trailer • Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body • Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. Location of the spare tire and tools The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the following locations: Item Spare tire Jack, lug nut wrench, jack handle Location Under the vehicle, just forward of the rear bumper. Behind the access panel located on the right rear quarter panel interior trim. The handle is attached to jack with a clip. Inside tire tether kit, next to jack. Flat tire tether, wing screw and cable tie 192 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)