Changing A Tire; The Temporary Spare Tire - Lincoln 1997 Town Car Owner's Manual

However, you should know that the circuit breakers
will reset themselves and allow the electrical parts
to work again once the overload on the circuit is
removed. If the circuit breakers continue to cut off
electricity, have your car's electical system checked.
If you replace a circuit breaker, use one with the
same amperage rating. To remove a circuit breaker
mounted in the fuse panel, grip it with your finger
and thumb and pull it straight out of its socket.
If you need to check a circuit breaker that is on the
fuse panel, see Checking and replacing fuses in this
chapter to find out how to locate the fuse panel.

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.
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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.
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.
WARNING
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.