2003 Mercury Grand Marquis Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 171

Roadside Emergencies • use the wheel for any other type of vehicle. • use more than one temporary spare tire at a time. Use of a temporary spare tire at any one wheel location can lead to impairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance • Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter driving capability Tire change procedure To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to the tire being changed. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be seriously injured. 1. Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set parking brake. HOOD 2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park), turn engine OFF and block the diagonally opposite wheel. 171 2003 Grand Marquis (grn) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)