2014 Ford Taurus Owner Manual Printing 1 - Page 339

338 Wheels and Tires WARNING: Always use the jack provided as original equipment with your vehicle. If using a jack other than the one provided as original equipment with your vehicle, make sure the jack capacity is adequate for the vehicle weight, including any vehicle cargo or modifications. Note: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when it 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. Lift the trunk cargo cover, and remove the wing nut that secures the spare tire by turning it counterclockwise. 4. Lift and remove the spare tire from the trunk. 5. Remove the second wing nut that secures the jack retention bracket by turning it counterclockwise, then remove the jack kit from your vehicle. 6. Remove the jack and the wrench from the felt bag. Fold down the wrench socket used to loosen the lug nuts and to operate the jack. Vehicle jacking 1. Block the diagonally opposite wheel. 2. If your vehicle has wheel covers, remove them with the lug wrench tip and loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise. Do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground. 2014 Taurus Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, April 2013 USA (fus)