spare wheel LINCOLN MKT 2013 Owner's Manual

Limousine
1. 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 wrench (1) and jack
(2) from the jack foam pockets.
4. Use the wrench to loosen the lug
nuts and operate the jack.
5. Block the diagonally opposite
wheel.
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6. Remove wheel cover (if equipped) with the lug wrench tip and 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 specific locations to avoid damage to the vehicle.
8. Put the jack in the jack notch next to the
tire you are changing. Turn the jack handle
clockwise until the wheel is completely off
the ground.
9. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench.
10. 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.
11. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
12. Remove the jack and fully tighten the
lug nuts in the order shown. Refer toWheel
lug nut torque specificationslater in this
chapter for the proper lug nut torque
specification.
13. Install the wheel cover (if equipped).
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Stowing the tire and jack (non-limousine)
1. Fully collapse the jack, fold the
lug wrench socket into the handle
and place the jack and wrench into
the felt bag as shown. Place the
extension bolt or L-shaped bolt into
the external pocket of the felt bag.
Take care to position the jack as shown to ensure that the locating holes
in the jack base can be placed on the locating tabs of the jack mounting
bracket in the spare tire tub.
2. Securely close the wrench compartment and the jack bag using the
Velcrostrips.
3. Place the jack kit on the angled bracket in the spare tire tub, using the
locating tabs to position the jack correctly.
4. Insert the straight end of the jack retention
bracket through the eyelet of the angled bracket
and swing the retention bracket over the jack.
With the jack in place, place the looped end of
the retention bracket over the threaded stud in
the trunk floor and secure it with the plastic
wing nut.
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If you are stowing the flat tire,
remove the L-shaped bolt from the
external pocket of the felt bag. With
the 3rd row seat in the raised
position, stand the flat tire in the
rear of the vehicle with the tire’s
valve stem facing the rear of the
vehicle.
Fasten the flat tire to the vehicle by inserting the L-shaped bolt through
one of the lug bolt holes in the wheel and turning clockwise into the
threaded hole in the vehicle until the tire is secured.
If you are stowing the temporary spare tire, place the tire over the jack
and secure it with the large wing nut.
Stowing the tire and jack (limousine)
1. Fully collapse the jack. Place the jack and wrench into the jack foam
pockets.
2. Place the full size tire/wheel in well facing up on top of the jack foam.
Make sure that the aluminum wheel is centered in the jack foam.
3. Secure the full size spare with the large wing nut.
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Safety information .................... 395
Safety restraints .............. 38–39, 41
Belt-Minder............................. 42
extension assembly .................. 41
for adults ............................. 38–39
for children ......................... 19, 23
inflatable safety belt ................. 45
Occupant Classification
Sensor ........................................ 52
safety belt maintenance ........... 47
seat belt maintenance .............. 47
warning light and chime .......... 42
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ........................................ 29
Safety seats for children ...... 19, 23
Safety Compliance
Certification Label .................... 364
Satellite Radio ................... 132, 414
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log ............. 377
SD card ...................... 135, 422, 458
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) .................................... 38
Seats .......................................... 152
child safety seats ................ 19, 23
climate control ................ 149, 151
easy access/easyout feature.... 148
front seats ............... 146, 149–150
heated ...................................... 149
memory seat ..................... 63, 147
second row seats ............ 152, 157
third row seats ........ 157–158, 160
Second-row power fold seat .... 154
SecuriCode keyless entry
system .......................................... 80
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system .......................................... 82Sending new text messages ..... 432
Setting a destination ................ 458
Setting a destination by voice... 459
Setting the clock ............... 132, 446
Setting your wallpaper ............. 447
Side air curtain ........................... 57
Side-curtain airbags system ....... 57
SIRIUSsatellite radio ............. 414
SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands ................................. 417
SIRIUS Travel Link ................... 439
SIRIUS Travel Link voice
commands ................................. 440
SOS Post Crash Alert ................. 50
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ........................................... 350
Spark plugs,
specifications ............. 357–358, 363
Specification chart,
lubricants ................................... 359
Stability system ......................... 204
Starting your vehicle ................ 176
jump starting .......................... 265
push button start system ....... 174
Steering wheel ............................ 85
controls ...................................... 86
tilting ......................................... 85
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) .................... 51
Supported media file types ...... 426
Supported player, media
formats and metadata
information ................................ 426
SYNCServices ......................... 436
System settings ......................... 449
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Temperature control (see
Climate control) ................ 136, 455
Text messaging ......................... 432
Third-row power fold seat ....... 161
Tilt steering wheel ...................... 85
Tires ................................... 327, 348
alignment ................................ 341
care .......................................... 327
changing .......................... 348, 350
checking the pressure ............ 337
inflating ................................... 335
label ......................................... 334
replacing .................................. 339
rotating .................................... 342
safety practices ....................... 341
sidewall information ............... 329
snow tires and chains ............ 343
spare tire ................................. 348
terminology ............................. 328
tire grades ............................... 328
treadwear ........................ 327, 337
Touchscreen features
(climate) .................................... 455
Towing ....................... 251, 256–257
recreational towing ................. 257
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated .............. 254
trailer towing .......................... 251
wrecker .................................... 256
Traction control ........................ 202
Traffic preferences ................... 462
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................ 254
Trailer sway control .................. 251Transaxle
fluid, refill capacities .............. 359
lubricant specifications .......... 359
Transmission
brake-shift interlock (BSI) .... 193
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) ..................... 299–300
Turn signal .................................. 97
U
USB port ............................ 135, 422
V
Vehicle health report ................ 445
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) .......................................... 363
Vehicle loading .......................... 244
Ventilating your vehicle ........... 177
Voice recognition ...................... 399
W
Warning lights (see Lights) ..... 108
Washer fluid .............................. 304
Water, Driving through ............. 260
Wi-Fi .......................................... 452
Windows
power ....................................... 100
rear wiper/washer ..................... 91
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers .......................................... 90
checking and adding fluid ..... 304
replacing wiper blades ... 307–308
Wrecker towing ......................... 256
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