2002 Ford Focus Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 228

Roadside Emergencies When driving with a temporary spare tire do not: • exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) or drive further than 3,200 km (2,000 miles) total under any circumstances • load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the Safety Compliance Label • tow a trailer • drive through an automatic car wash, because of the vehicle's reduced ground clearance • try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its wheel • drive for long distances when the temporaryĆuse spare is on • operate the vehicle with more than one temporaryĆuse spare tire • improperly inflate the temporaryĆuse spare • use the wheel for any other type of vehicle • use more than one temporary spare tire 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 228