2012 Ford Escape Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 262

Roadside Emergencies Never use the differentials as a jacking point. WARNING: To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is only meant for changing the tire. 4. Remove the lug nuts with the lug nut wrench. 5. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is facing outward. Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered. 6. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 7. Remove the jack and fully tighten 1 the lug nuts in the order shown. Refer to Wheel lug nut torque specifications later in this chapter 3 4 for the proper lug nut torque specification. 5 2 Stowing the jack and tools • Make sure the jack is fully lowered. • Reclip the tools onto the jack making sure that the tools are fully contained by the clips as shown. • Reinstall the jack in the pocket with the left side first, then snap the right side down. • Ensure that the hold-strap contains the jack and tools before snapping the buckle. • Ensure that the jack and tools are oriented as illustrated. 262 2012 Escape (204) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)