Owner’s Manual - Page 353

For 2016 MKZ.

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12. 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. If you are using the
temporary tire, the lug nut washers will
not appear to be flush with the rim. This
is normal only when using the
temporary spare tire.
13. Lower the wheel by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise.
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14. Remove the jack and fully tighten the
lug nuts in the order shown. See
Technical Specifications (page 351).
15. Put the flat tire, jack and lug wrench
away. Make sure the jack is fastened
securely before you drive.
16. Unblock the wheel.
Stowing the flat tire
You can stow the full-size road wheel in the
spare tire compartment.
1. Lift the carpeted wheel cover at an angle
to access the spare tire compartment.
2. Place the wheel in the spare tire well with
the valve stem facing down. Use the
mini-spare bolt to secure the wheel
through one of the lug holes.
3. Place the jack and tools back into the
spare tire compartment.
4. Replace the carpeted wheel cover.
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