FORD 2003 Mustang v.5 - Manual (Page 124)

Temporary spare tire information
Your vehicle may have a temporary spare tire which
is labeled as such. It is smaller than a regular tire
and is designed for emergency use only. Replace this
tire with a full-size tire as soon as possible.
If you use the temporary spare tire
continuously or do not follow these
precautions, the tire could fail, causing you to lose
control of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or
others.
When driving with the temporary spare tire do not:
• use more than one temporary spare tire at a time
• exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) or drive further than
3,200 km (2,000 miles) total under any
circumstances
• load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load
rating listed on the tire pressure label on the
inside of the glove compartment door
• tow a trailer
• use tire chains
• drive through an automatic car wash, because of
the vehicle’s reduced ground clearance
• try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it
from its wheel
• use the wheel for any other type of vehicle
Use of a temporary spare tire at any one wheel
location can lead to impairment of the following:
• handling, stability and braking performance
• comfort and noise
• ground clearance and parking at curbs
• Winter driving capability
2003 Mustang (mus)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)
Roadside Emergencies
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