2000 Mercury Mystique Owner's Manual - Page 150
2000 Mercury Mystique Manual
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Roadside emergencies CHANGING TIRES Park your vehicle in such a position that neither the traffic nor you are hindered or endangered when changing the tire. Ensure that the vehicle is on firm, level ground. Secure your vehicle further by blocking the wheels. Activate the hazard lights. Apply the parking brake and engage first or reverse gear if the vehicle has a manual transaxle or, if the vehicle has an automatic transaxle, select the P (Park) position. If parking on a slope is unavoidable, block the wheels. The temporary spare tire The vehicle may have a high pressure temporary spare tire. This spare is smaller than a regular tire and is designed for emergency use only. This tire should be replaced as soon as possible. If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not follow these precautions, the tire could fail, causing you to lose control of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or others. 150