Stopping and securing the vehicle

Stopping and securing the vehicle  - Changing the tires - Roadside Emergencies - Lincoln MKS Owners Manual - Lincoln MKS

1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake and activate hazard flashers.
2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park) and turn engine off.

Removing the spare tire and jack

Removing the spare tire and jack

1. Lift the trunk cargo cover, and remove the wing nut that secures the spare tire by turning it counterclockwise.
2. Lift and remove the spare tire from the trunk.
3. Remove the second wing nut that secures the jack retention bracket by turning it counterclockwise, remove the jack kit from the vehicle.
4. Remove the jack and the wrench from the felt bag. Fold down the wrench socket to use to loosen the lug nuts and to operate the jack.

Tire change procedure

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