Tire Changing Procedure - Mercury Tracer 1997 Owner's Manual

• exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) under
any circumstances
• load the vehicle beyond the
maximum vehicle load rating
listed on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label
• use tire chains
• drive through an automatic car
wash (because of the vehicle's
reduced ground clearance)
• try to repair the temporary
spare tire or remove it from its
wheel
• use the wheel for any other type
of vehicle

Tire changing procedure

1. Park on a level surface.
2. Activate the hazard flashers.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Place the gearshift in P
(automatic transaxle) or R
(manual transaxle).
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