Ford 2014 Escape v.4 User Manual download pdf (Page 262)

10. Remove the lug nuts with the lug

wrench.

Note: If equipped with full wheel covers

with exposed wheel nuts, remove the wheel

nuts prior to removing the wheel cover or

damage to the wheel cover may occur.

11. Replace the flat tire with the spare

tire, making sure the valve stem is

facing outward. Reinstall the lug nuts

until the wheel is snug against the

hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts

until the wheel has been lowered.

12. Lower the wheel by turning the jack

handle counterclockwise.

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13. Remove the jack and fully tighten the

lug nuts in the order shown. See

Technical Specifications (page

260).

Stowing the flat tire

1. Put the jack and lug wrench away.

Make sure the jack is fastened so it

does not rattle when you drive.

2. Unblock the wheels.

3. Stow the flat tire on the floor in the

cargo area. Secure with the flat tire

retainer strap by following the next

steps:

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4. Locate the cargo tie-down near the

seatback. Push the loop of the retainer

strap through the tie-down. Thread the

non-loop end through the loop.

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5. Weave the retainer strap through the

wheel openings.

6. Locate the front cargo tie-down at the

opposite corner of the cargo area to

the tie-down used in Step 4. Thread

the retainer strap through the tie-down

and pull tight.

7. Secure by tying a 2-half hitch knot.

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