2008 Ford F250 Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 310

Roadside Emergencies When driving with the temporary spare tire do not: • Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) • 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 temporary spare tire • 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 weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability Stopping and securing the vehicle To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be sure the parking brake is set, then block (in both directions) the wheel that is diagonally opposite to the tire being changed. Refer to the instruction sheet (located in the glove box) for detailed tire change instructions. Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set the parking brake. • Automatic transmission: Place gearshift lever in P (Park). • Manual transmission: Place gearshift lever in R (Reverse). • Electronic Shift-On-the-Fly (ESOF) 4x4: Place transfer case in 4x4 HIGH or 4x4 LOW before turning off the engine. • Manual shift transfer case 4x4: Place transfer case in 4H or 4L. 310 2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)