2014 Ford Fusion Owner Manual Printing 1 - Page 285

Wheels and Tires Note: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked. 1. 2. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake and activate the hazard flashers. Place the transmission selector lever in position P (automatic transmission) or position R (manual transmission) and turn the engine off. Remove the carpeted wheel cover. Remove the spare tire bolt securing the spare tire by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the spare tire from the spare tire compartment. 8. 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. 9. The vehicle jacking points are shown here, and are depicted on the yellow warning label on the jack. 3. 4. 5. E145908 10. Small arrow-shaped marks on the sills show the location of the jacking points. E142550 6. Remove the lug wrench and jack from the foam holder. E142553 11. 12. E142551 7. Block the diagonally opposite wheel. 13. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is facing outward. Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. 282