FORD 2013 Escape v.1 - Manual (Page 262)

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
vehicle is in position P.
To help prevent the vehicle from
moving when you change a tire, be
sure the parking brake is set, then
block (in both directions) the wheel that
is diagonally opposite (other side and end
of the vehicle) to the tire being changed.
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or
someone else could be seriously
injured.
Do not attempt to change a tire on
the side of the vehicle close to
moving traffic. Pull far enough off the
road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel.
To lessen the risk of personal injury,
do not put any part of your body
under the vehicle while changing a
tire. Do not start the engine when your
vehicle is on the jack. The jack is only
meant for changing the tire.
Note: Passengers should not remain in the
vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
1. Park on a level surface, set the parking
brake and activate the hazard flashers.
2. Place the gearshift lever in position P
and turn the engine off.
3. Remove the carpeted wheel cover.
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4. Remove the lug wrench and jack from
the foam holder. Then, remove the flat
tire retainer strap from the jack base.
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5. Block the diagonally opposite wheel.
6. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half
turn counterclockwise but do not
remove them until the wheel is raised
off the ground.
7. The vehicle jacking points are shown
here, and are depicted on the yellow
warning label on the jack. Jack at the
specified locations to avoid
damage to the vehicle.
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Wheels and Tires