Ford AM/FM stereo manual Changing A Flat Tire, Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information

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Roadside Emergencies

CHANGING A FLAT TIRE

If you get a flat tire while driving:

do not brake heavily.

gradually decrease the vehicle’s speed.

hold the steering wheel firmly.

slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.

The use of tire sealants may damage your tires.

Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information

Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death.

Your vehicle may be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that is different in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels. If you have a dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it is intended for temporary use only. This means that if you need to use it, you should replace it as soon as possible with a road tire/wheel that is the same size and type as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be replaced rather than repaired.

When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel, do not:

Exceed 113 km/h (70 mph)

Use more than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time

Use commercial car washing equipment

Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel

The usage of a dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead to impairment of the following:

Handling, stability and braking performance

Comfort and noise

Ground clearance and parking at curbs

Winter weather driving capability

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Ford AM/FM stereo manual Changing A Flat Tire, Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information, Roadside Emergencies