2005 Mercury Monterey Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 177

Tires, Wheels and Loading 5. Use the lug wrench provided to turn the lug nut counter clock wise to loosen, and remove the lug nut. 6. Lay the tire down and remove the secondary tether. Note: Do not stow the full size tire or any flat tire under the vehicle. Stowing the primary and secondary tether Note: If no tire is to be stowed under the vehicle, attach the secondary tether to the primary using the Velcro that's attached to the secondary tether. Wrap the Velcro around the primary cable and tightly back around the secondary, overlapping itself to secure. Note: Store secondary lug nut with the tether kit. Tire change procedure When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transaxle alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park). To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to the tire being changed. 177 2005 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA_English (fus)