Ford 2002 Thunderbird Automobile User Manual


 
tow a trailer
use tire chains
drive through an automatic car wash, because of the vehicles reduced
ground clearance
try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its wheel
drive for long distances when the temporary-use spare is on
use the wheel for any other type of vehicle
use more than one temporary spare tire at a time
Use of a temporary spare tire at any one wheel location can lead to
impairment of the following:
Handling, stability and braking performance
Comfort and noise
Ground clearance and parking at curbs
Winter driving capability
Tire change procedure
To prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be
sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions) the
wheel that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the vehicle) to
the tire being changed.
If the vehicle slips off the jack, you or someone else could be
seriously injured.
1. Park on a level surface, activate
hazard flashers and set parking
brake.
2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park),
turn engine OFF, and block the
diagonally opposite wheel.
Roadside Emergencies
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