Lincoln 2013 MKZ Owner's Manual page 324

• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability (if
applicable).
3. Full-size dissimilar spare
without label on wheel
When driving with the full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire
assembly, do not:
• Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
• Use more than one dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly at a time.
• Use commercial car washing
equipment.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly can
lead to impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise.
• Ground clearance and parking at
curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• All-wheel driving capability (if
applicable).
• Load leveling adjustment (if
applicable).
Wheels and Tires
When driving with the full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire
assembly additional caution should
be given to:
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Drive cautiously when using a full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire
assembly and seek service as soon as
possible.
Tire Change Procedure
alone will not prevent the vehicle from
moving or slipping off the jack, even if
the transmission selector lever is in
position P.
be sure to place the transmission
selector lever in position P, set the
parking brake and 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.
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Towing a trailer.
Driving vehicles equipped with a
camper body.
Driving vehicles with a load on the
cargo rack.
WARNINGS
When one of the front wheels is
off the ground, the transmission
To help prevent the vehicle from
moving when you change a tire,
Never get underneath a vehicle
that is supported only by a jack.