FORD 2004 Mustang v.1 - Manual (Page 213)

Safety practices
Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire
mileage and safety.
• Observe posted speed limits
• Avoid fast starts, stops and turns
• Avoid potholes and objects on the road
• Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a
curb when parking
If you vehicle is stuck in snow, mud, sand, etc., do
not rapidly spin the tires; spinning the tires can tear
the tire and cause an explosion. A tire can explode
in as little as three to five seconds.
Tire explosions can cause death, personal
injury or property damage. Do not allow
anyone to stand near, or directly ahead or behind
the spinning tire.
Never spin the tires in excess of the 55 km/h
(35 mph) point indicated on the speedometer.
Highway hazards
No matter how carefully you drive there’s always the
possibility that you may eventually have a flat tire on
the highway. Drive slowly to the closest safe area
out of traffic. This may further damage the flat tire,
but your safety is more important.
If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance
while driving or you suspect your tire or vehicle has
been damaged, immediately reduce your speed.
Drive with caution until you can safely pull off the
road. Stop and inspect the tire for damage. If the
tire is under-inflated or damaged, deflate it, remove
wheel and replace it with your spare tire and wheel.
If you cannot detect a cause, have the vehicle towed
to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to have
the vehicle inspected.
2004 Mustang (mus)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
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