Ford Explorer Owner's Manual page 195

If your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system, refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System (if
equipped) in the Maintenance and specifications section for
important information. If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes
damaged, it will no longer function.
Spare tire information
Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased
risk of tire failure, loss of vehicle control, injury or death.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. A
dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that is
different in diameter and/or width from the road tires and wheels listed
on the vehicle's certification label or the tire label. If you have a
dissimilar spare tire/wheel, then it is intended for temporary use only.
This means that if you need to use it, you should replace it as soon as
possible with a road tire/wheel that is the same size and type as the road
tires and wheels that were originally provided by Ford. If the dissimilar
spare tire or wheel is damaged, it should be replaced rather than
repaired.
When driving with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel do not:
• Use more than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time
• Use commercial car washing equipment
• Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare
tire/wheel
The usage of a dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead to impairment of the
following:
• Handling, stability and braking performance
• Trailer tow performance
• Comfort and noise
• Ground clearance and parking at curbs
• Winter weather driving capability
• Wet weather driving capability
Drive cautiously when using a dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek
service as soon as possible.
Note: If your vehicle is equipped with the tire pressure monitoring
system, the system indicator light will illuminate when the spare is in
2004 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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