Changing The Tires; Spare Tire Information; Location Of The Spare Tire And Tools; Removing The Spare Tire - Mercury Mountaineer 2001 Owner's Manual

Roadside emergencies

CHANGING THE TIRES

If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.

Spare tire information

Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire that must be used for
emergencies only. The spare tire for your vehicle is not as wide as a
regular tire and is designed for emergency use only. Replace this tire
with a full-size tire as soon as possible.
If your vehicle is equipped with 4WD or AWD, a spare tire of a
different size than the road tires should not be used. Such a tire
could result in damage to driveline components and make the
vehicle difficult to control.

Location of the spare tire and tools

The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the following
locations:
Spare tire
Jack, lug nut wrench
Jack handle

Removing the spare tire

1. Insert the jack handle into the
rear bumper opening.
The handle will stop moving and
forward resistance to turning will be
felt when properly engaged.
2. Turn the handle counterclockwise
until tire is lowered to the ground,
the tire can be slid rearward and the
cable is slightly slack.
3. Remove the retainer from the spare tire.
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Tool Location
Under the vehicle, just in front of
the rear bumper
Left rear quarter panel behind
interior trim
Lower rear seat base