2012 Lincoln MKX Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 268

Roadside Emergencies Stopping and securing the vehicle 1. Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set the parking brake. 2. Place the gearshift lever in P (Park) and turn the engine off. Removing the spare tire and jack 1. Lift the carpeted load floor panel located in the rear of the vehicle. 2. Remove the spare tire cover and foam spacer (if equipped). 3. Remove the wing nut securing the spare tire by turning it counterclockwise. 4. Remove the washer. 5. Lift and remove the temporary spare tire from the cargo area. 6. Remove the jack assembly from the vehicle. Loosen the bag tabs and remove the jack and lug wrench from the bag. 7. Fold down the wrench socket used to loosen the lug nuts and operate the jack. Tire change procedure WARNING: When one of the front wheels is off the ground, the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park). 268 2012 MKX (mkx) Owners Guide, 1st Printing USA (fus)