Stopping and securing the vehicle

1. Park on a level surface, set the 
parking brake and activate hazard 
flashers.
 
2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park) 
and turn engine off.

Removing the spare tire and jack
1. Lift the trunk cargo cover, and 
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 second wing nut that 
secures the jack retention bracket 
by turning it counterclockwise, 
remove the jack kit from the 
vehicle.
 
4. Remove the jack and the wrench 
from the felt bag. Fold down the 
wrench socket to use to loosen the 
lug nuts and to operate the jack.

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Second generation (2003–2006)
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Ford U platform. The interior was also substantially revised to bring it up to 
the level expected by luxury buyers. So ...
   
Tires
   Tires are designed to give many thousands of miles of service, but they 
must be maintained in order to get the maximum benefit from them.
Glossary of tire terminology
• Tire label: A label showing ...
   
Understanding the gearshift positions of the 6–speed automatictransmission
   P (Park)
This position locks the transmission 
and prevents the front wheels from 
turning.
To put your vehicle in gear:
• Press the brake pedal 
• Move the gearshift lever into the 
desire ...
   
