2004 Ford Mustang Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 132

Roadside Emergencies "Temporary Use Only" molded into the tire sidewall. This spare tire is considered "temporary". Replace the T-type/mini-spare with a tire of the same size, speed rating and load carrying capacity as the other road tires as soon as possible. Installing a tire on either or both sides of the driven axle that is of a different size than the original road tire is not recommended since this will affect the accuracy of the speedometer and odometer. If different size tires must be installed, it is important that all four be the same size. If one or more tires of the four are of a different size, the ABS and traction control system (if equipped) may not function correctly or may not function at all. The temporary spare supplied with the vehicle is the only different size tire that should ever be installed. When driving with the T-type/mini-spare tire do not: • Exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) • Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the Safety Compliance Label • Tow a trailer • Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the T-type/mini spare tire • Use more than one T-type/mini spare tire at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment • Try to repair the T-type/mini spare tire Use of a T-type/mini 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 weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability 132 2004 04- Mustang (mus) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)