2008 Ford F250 Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 309

Roadside Emergencies 3. Full-size dissimilar spare without label on wheel When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel, do not: • Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h) • Use more than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment • Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire/wheel The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel 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 • All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable) • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional caution should be given to: • Towing a trailer • Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body • Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. Spare tire information Note: If your vehicle is equipped the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), the system indicator light will illuminate when the spare is in use. To restore the full functionality of the TPMS system, all road wheels equipped with the tire pressure monitoring sensors must be mounted on the vehicle. If your vehicle is equipped with TPMS, have a flat tire serviced by an authorized dealer in order to prevent damage to the TPMS sensor; refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheel and Loading chapter. Replace the spare tire with the road tire as soon as possible. T-type/Mini-spare tire information (Harley-Davidson only) Your vehicle may be equipped with a temporary spare tire. This spare tire is considered "temporary". Replace the temporary spare with a tire of the same size, speed rating, and load carrying capacity as the other road tires as soon as possible. 309 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)