Changing A Tire; The Temporary Spare Tire - Ford 1996 Mustang Manual

NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a 3.8L
engine you will need to perform
additional steps after your vehicle has
been jump started. See Readiness for
Inspection/Maintenance Testing in
Servicing Your Vehicle 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 Temporary Spare Tire

You 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.
NOTE: Extended use of other than
conventional spare tires on a
Traction-Lok rear axle could result in a
permanent reduction in effectiveness.
This loss of effectiveness does not
affect normal driving and should not
be noticeable to the driver.
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.
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