Tire Change Procedure - Lincoln 2014 MKZ Owner's Manual

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).
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly additional
caution should be given to:
• Towing a trailer.
• Driving vehicles equipped with a
camper body.
• Driving vehicles with a load on the
cargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
and seek service as soon as possible.

Tire Change Procedure

WARNINGS
When one of the front wheels is off
the ground, the transmission alone
will not prevent the vehicle from moving
or slipping off the jack, even if the
transmission selector lever is in position
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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.
vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone
else could be seriously injured.
moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road
to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
If using a jack other than the one provided
as original equipment with your vehicle,
make sure the jack capacity is adequate
for the vehicle weight, including any
vehicle cargo or modifications.
1. Park on a level surface, set the parking
brake and activate the hazard flashers.
2. Place the transmission selector lever
in position P and turn the engine off.
3. Remove the carpeted wheel cover.
4. Remove the spare tire bolt securing
the spare tire by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Remove the spare tire from the spare
tire compartment.
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WARNINGS
To help prevent the vehicle from
moving when you change a tire, be
Never get underneath a vehicle that
is supported only by a jack. If the
Do not attempt to change a tire on
the side of the vehicle close to
Always use the jack provided as
original equipment with your vehicle.