Ford Everest 2006 Manual page 196

EVEREST_F8K4-10-06H_Edition1 Page198
Friday, August 11 2006 10:37 AM
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tyre
WARNING
Passenger in Vehicle Supported by a
Jack:
Allowing someone to remain in a
vehicle supported by a jack is
dangerous. The occupant could cause
the vehicle to fall resulting in serious
injury. Never allow anyone inside a
vehicle supported by a jack.
NOTE
Make sure the jack is well lubricated
before using it.
1. Park on a level surface off the right-of-
way and firmly set the parking brake.
2. Put a vehicle with an automatic
transmission in Park (P), a manual
transmission in Reverse (R) or 1, and
turn off the engine.
For 4WD vehicles, set the transfer case
shift lever to 2H, 4H, or 4L.
3. Turn on the hazard warning flasher.
4. Have everyone get out of the vehicle
and away from the vehicle and traffic.
5. Remove the jack, tool, and spare tyre
(page 7-3).
7-6
Form No.F8K4-10-06H
Black plate (198,1)
6. Block the wheel diagonally opposite
the flat tyre. When blocking a wheel,
place a block both in front and behind
the tyre.
NOTE
When blocking a tyre, use rocks or
wood blocks of sufficient size to hold
the tyre in place.
qRemoving a Flat Tyre
1. Loosen the wheel nuts by turning them
anticlockwise one turn each, but don't
remove any wheel nuts until the tyre
has been raised off the ground.