2005 Ford Five Hundred Owner's Manual - Page 139

Tires, Wheels and Loading Temporary spare tire information The temporary spare tire for your vehicle is labeled as such. It is smaller than a regular tire and is designed for emergency use only. Replace the temporary spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as possible. 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: • Use more than one temporary spare tire at a time • Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) • Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the Safety Compliance Label • Tow a trailer • Use tire chains • 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 • Use the wheel for any other type of vehicle 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 • Wet weather driving capability • All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable) • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information (if equipped) Failure to follow these guidelines could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, injury or death. 139 2005 Five Hundred (500) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)