2018 MKC Owner's Manual
Wheels and Tires
Note: If equipped with full wheel covers with exposed wheel nuts, remove the wheel nuts prior to removing the wheel cover or damage to the wheel cover may occur. 11. 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. 12. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
13. Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown. See Technical Specifications (page 344). Stowing the flat tire 1. Put the jack and lug wrench away. Make sure the jack is fastened so it does not rattle when you drive. 2. Unblock the wheels. 3. Stow the flat tire on the floor in the cargo area. Secure with the flat tire retainer strap by following the next steps:
4. Locate the cargo tie-down near the seatback. Push the loop of the retainer strap through the tie-down. Thread the non-loop end through the loop.
E157926 5. Weave the retainer strap through the wheel openings. 6. Locate the front cargo tie-down at the opposite corner of the cargo area to the tie-down used in Step 4. Thread the retainer strap through the tie-down and pull tight. 7. Secure by tying a 2-half hitch knot.
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MKC (TME) Canada/United States of America, JJ7J 19A321 AA enUSA, Edition date: 201707, First Printing
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