2004 Mercury Mountaineer Owner's Manual - Page 188

Roadside Emergencies Stopping and securing the vehicle 1. If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily; instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. 2. Park on a level surface, activate the hazard flashers and set the parking brake. 3. Place gearshift lever in P (Park) and turn engine OFF. When one of the rear wheels is off the ground, the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the transmission is in P (Park). Note: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked. 4. Block the wheel that is diagonally opposite of the flat tire using the wheel chock provided with your vehicle. Location of the spare tire and tools The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the following locations: Tool Spare tire Location Under the vehicle, just in front of the rear bumper. The spare tire winch drive nut is located at the rear center of the cargo area under a lid. Behind the rear seat under the carpeted floor lid in the cargo floor. The tools are located in a bag attached to the jack. Jack, lug nut wrench, jack handle, wheel chock 188 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus)