Tires, wheels and loading – FORD 2005 Escape Hybrid v.1 User Manual

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9. Lower the jack from its stored
height to fit under the jacking
notches. Position the jack according
to the following guides and turn the
jack handle clockwise until the tire
is a maximum of 1 inch (25 mm) off
the ground.

Never use the differentials as a
jacking point.

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.

10. Remove the lug nuts with the lug nut wrench.

11. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem
is facing outward. Reinstall 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.

13. Remove the jack and fully
tighten the lug nuts in the order
shown.

1

4

3

2

5

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