Changing A Tire; The Conventional Spare Tire; The Temporary Spare Tire - Ford Ranger Owner's Manual

Remove the other end of the positive (+) cable from the
4.
discharged battery.
After the vehicle is started, let it idle for a while to let the
engine "relearn" its idle conditions. Drive it around for a while
with all electrical accessories turned off to let the battery
recharge. Driveability may be deteriorated slightly until all drive
modes are "relearned." You may need to use a battery charger
to fully recharge the battery.
If you need to replace your battery, see Battery in the Servicing
Your Ranger chapter.

Changing a Tire

If you get a flat tire while you are driving, do not apply the
brake heavily. Instead, gradually decrease the speed. Hold the
steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the
side of the road. Park on a level spot, turn off the ignition, set
the parking brake, and turn on the hazard flashers.

The Conventional Spare Tire

If you have the conventional spare tire, you can use it as a
spare or as a regular tire. This spare tire is identical to the other
tires that come with your vehicle, although the wheel may not
match.
To avoid injury, never run the engine with one wheel off
the ground, such as when changing a tire.

The Temporary Spare Tire

You may have a high pressure temporary spare tire. This spare
tire is smaller than a regular tire and is designed for emergency
use only. Use it only when you get a flat tire and replace it as
soon as you can. This spare tire is marked with the words
"TEMPORARY USE ONLY" so that you can easily identify it.
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