1997 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 158

Roadside emergencies 16. Install the lug nuts and tighten until snug. 17. Lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts as shown. 18. Unblock the wheels and place the flat tire, jack hhandle and lug wrench away. 1 3 4 5 2 Stowing flat tires Stow aluminum wheel and tire with the valve stem down. To stow largest flat tire, place it inside the vehicle and secure with a webbing retainer. The conventional spare tire (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with a conventional spare tire which can be used as a spare or a regular tire. This spare tire is identical to the other tires on your vehicle, although the wheel style may not match. The temporary spare tire (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with a temporary spare tire. This spare is smaller than a regular tire and is intended for emergency use only. Us this spare when you get a flat 159