2018 LINCOLN MKX spare wheel

When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
•Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
•Use more than one dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly at a time.
•Use commercial car washing equipment.
•Use snow chains on the end of thevehicle with the dissimilar spare wheeland tire assembly.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar sparewheel and tire assembly can lead toimpairment of the following:
•Handling, stability and brakingperformance.
•Comfort and noise.
•Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
•Winter weather driving capability.
•Wet weather driving capability.
•All-wheel driving capability.
When driving with the full-size dissimilarspare wheel and tire assembly additionalcaution should be given to:
•Towing a trailer.
•Driving vehicles equipped with a camperbody.
•Driving vehicles with a load on the cargorack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-sizedissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly andseek service as soon as possible.
Tire Change Procedure
WARNINGS
When one of the front wheels is off theground, the transmission alone will notprevent the vehicle from moving or slippingoff the jack, even if the transmission is in park(P).
WARNINGS
To help prevent your vehicle frommoving when changing a wheel, shiftthe transmission into park (P), set the parkingbrake and use an appropriate block or wheelchock to secure the wheel diagonallyopposite to the wheel being changed. Forexample, when changing the front left wheel,place an appropriate block or wheel chockon the right rear wheel.
No person should place any portion oftheir body under a vehicle that issupported by a jack.
Do not attempt to change a tire on theside of the vehicle close to movingtraffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoidthe danger of being hit when operating thejack or changing the wheel.
Always use the jack provided asoriginal equipment with your vehicle.If using a jack other than the one provided,make sure the jack capacity is adequate forthe vehicle weight, including any vehiclecargo or modifications. If you are unsure ifthe jack capacity is adequate, contact theauthorized dealer.
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Note:Passengers should not remain in yourvehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
1. Park on a level surface, set the parkingbrake and activate the hazard flashers.
2. Place the transmission in park (P) andturn the engine off.
3.Block both the front and rear of the wheeldiagonally opposite the flat tire. Forexample, if the left front tire is flat, blockthe right rear wheel.
4. Lift and remove the carpeted load floorpanel to access the mini-spare and jackkit.
5. Remove the steel winged washer nutsecuring the spare tire by turning itcounterclockwise.
6.Remove the spare tire from the spare tirecompartment.
7. Remove plastic wing nut and jack andlug wrench assembly. Detach lug wrenchfrom jack by turning the jack hex nutdrive screw counterclockwise.
8.Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turncounterclockwise, but do not removethem until the wheel is raised off theground.
9. The vehicle jacking points are depictedby arrows on the underside of the vehicleat the locations shown above.
10. Find the arrows embossed on thevehicle downward flange next to thetire you are changing. Position the jackso that the vehicle downward flangerests in the jack saddle flange betweenthe arrows, as shown above. Raise thevehicle by using the lug wrench to turnthe jack nut clockwise. Once the flat tireis raised above the ground, remove thelug nuts with the lug wrench.
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11.Replace the flat tire with the spare tire,making sure the valve stem is facingoutward. Reinstall the lug nuts until thewheel is snug against the hub. Do notfully tighten the lug nuts until the wheelhas been lowered.
12. Lower the wheel by turning the jackhandle counterclockwise.
13. Remove the jack and fully tighten thelug nuts in the order shown. SeeTechnical Specifications (page 379).
14. Fold up the wrench/jack handle andre-attach to the jack. Re-positionjack/wrench assembly into the originalvehicle position and secure with theplastic wing nut. Make sure the jack isfastened securely before you drive.
15. Unblock the wheel.
Stowing the flat tire
You cannot store the full-sized road wheelin the temporary spare tire well.
1. Find the flat tire retainer strap tuckedinside the jack channel. Lower thecarpeted load floor.
2.Stow the flat tire in the cargo area on theload floor with the wheel facing up.Secure the flat tire with the retainer strapby following the next steps.
3. Locate the rear left side and right sidecargo tie-down rings. Push the loop endof the retainer strap through one cargotie-down ring. Thread the non-loop endthrough the loop.
4. Weave the retainer strap through thewheel openings.
5.Locate the cargo tie-down in the oppositerear corner of the cargo area. Thread theretainer strap though the tie-down andpull tight.
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Automatic Transmission..............................188Automatic Transmission AdaptiveLearning............................................................192Brake-Shift Interlock Override..........................191If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow..................................................................192Push Button Shift Transmission.......................188SelectShift Automatic™ Transmission.............190
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.7LEcoBoost™/3.7L............................................321Adding Transmission Fluid ..............................322Checking the Transmission Fluid Level ........321
Autowipers.......................................................94Autowipers Settings.............................................94
Auxiliary Power Points..................................167110 Volt AC Power Point.....................................16712 Volt DC Power Point......................................167Locations................................................................167
AWDSee: All-Wheel Drive...........................................193
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery.......................324
Blind Spot Information System.................244Switching the System Off and On..................245System Errors......................................................245
Using the Blind Spot InformationSystem..............................................................244
Body Styling Kits...........................................342Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood............308
Booster Seats..................................................30Types of Booster Seats........................................31
Brake Fluid Check........................................323Brakes..............................................................199General Information............................................199
Breaking-In......................................................271Bulb Specification Chart.............................329
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Cabin Air Filter...............................................148California Proposition 65...............................12Capacities and Specifications - 2.7LEcoBoost™....................................................387Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................392Specifications......................................................388
Capacities and Specifications - 3.7L........394Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely ColdClimates...........................................................399Specifications......................................................395
Capacities and Specifications....................381Cargo Nets.....................................................257
Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................334
Catalytic Converter.......................................185On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)........................186Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance(I/M) Testing.......................................................187
Center Console.............................................169Changing a Bulb...........................................328Headlamp.............................................................329LED Lamps...........................................................329
Changing a Fuse..........................................305Fuses.....................................................................305
Changing a Road Wheel.............................373Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation.......................................................374Stowing the flat tire ...........................................377Tire Change Procedure....................................375
Changing the 12V Battery..........................324Changing the Engine Air Filter..................332Changing the Wiper Blades......................326Changing the Rear Window WiperBlade.................................................................326Changing the Windshield Wiper Blades......326
Checking MyKey System Status.................69Checking the Wiper Blades.......................326Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance..................................................44Child Restraint Positioning...........................33
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