2002 Ford Ranger Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 208

Roadside Emergencies 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 driving with the 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 • 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 Conventional spare tire information If you have the conventional spare tire that is the same size as your other road tires, you can use the spare as you would any of the other tires. The spare tire will be equivalent to your road tires, although it may not have the same appearance (black-side wall instead of outlined-white letters). 208