2013 Ford Escape Owner Manual Printing 4 - Page 273

Wheels and Tires WARNINGS If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be seriously injured. Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. 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. Note: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked. 1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake and activate the hazard flashers. 2. Place the transmission selector lever in position P and turn the engine off. 3. Remove the carpeted wheel cover. 4. Remove the wing nut that secures the spare tire by turning it counterclockwise. ( 6. Block the diagonally opposite wheel. 7. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise, but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground. Note: Jack at the specified locations to avoid damage to the vehicle. 8. The vehicle jacking points are shown here, and are depicted on the yellow warning label on the jack. A B ( 9. Small arrow-shaped marks on the sills show the location of the jacking points. ( 5. Remove the jack from the foam holder. The lug wrench may be located in the left side storage foam (A) next to the spare tire, or with the jack (B). Remove the flat tire retainer strap from the jack base. 269 ( Escape (TM2)