Changing A Flat Tire - Ford Mercury Villager 1997 Owner's Manual

Changing a Flat 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
Your vehicle has a temporary spare tire (unless you ordered the
optional full-size 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
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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