Changing A Tire - Ford 1996 Contour Manual

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 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.
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 you drive with the temporary spare tire, DO NOT:
exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) under any circumstances.
load your vehicle so that it is heavier than the maximum
vehicle load rating listed on the tire decal.
tow a trailer.
use tire chains on this tire.
try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its
wheel.
use the wheel for any other type of vehicle.
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