2015 Ford Escape Owner Manual Printing 1 - Page 263
2015 Ford Escape Manual
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Wheels and Tires WARNINGS Never get underneath a vehicle that is supported only by a jack. 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. 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 your 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 in park (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. 5. Remove the jack from the foam holder. The lug wrench is located in the left side storage foam next to the spare tire. Remove the flat tire retainer strap from the jack base. E142551 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 warning label on the jack. E145908 9. Small arrow-shaped marks on the sills show the location of the jacking points. E160855 260 Escape (TM2), enUSA, First Printing