Changing Tires - Lincoln 2004 LS Owner's Manual

Roadside Emergencies
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
The use of tire sealants is not recommended and may damage
your tires.
T-Type/Mini-Spare Tire Information
Your vehicle may be equipped with a T-type/mini-spare tire or a full-size
spare tire. The T-type/mini-spare tire will have the words "Temporary
Use Only" molded into the tire sidewall. This spare tire is considered
"temporary". Replace the T-type/mini-spare with a tire of the same size,
speed rating and load carrying capacity as the other road tires as soon as
possible.
When driving with the T-type/mini-spare tire do not:
• Exceed 80 km/h (50 mph)
• Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the
Safety Compliance Label
• Tow a trailer
• Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the T-type/mini spare
tire
• Use more than one T-type/mini spare tire at a time
• Use commercial car washing equipment
• Try to repair the T-type/mini spare tire
Use of a T-type/mini 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 weather driving capability
• Wet weather driving capability
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2004 Lincoln LS (dew)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)