FORD 2006 Freestyle v.1 - Manual (Page 215)

A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire and/or wheel that
is different in brand, size or appearance from the road tires and wheels
and can be one of three types:
1. T-type mini-spare: This spare tire begins with the letter “T” for tire
size and may have “Temporary Use Only” molded in the sidewall
2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label on wheel: This spare tire has
a label on the wheel that states: “THIS TIRE AND WHEEL FOR
TEMPORARY USE ONLY”
When driving with one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above, do not:
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Exceed 50 mph (80 km/h)
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Load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the
Safety Compliance Label
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Tow a trailer
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Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare
tire
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Use more than one dissimilar spare tire at a time
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Use commercial car washing equipment
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Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire
Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above at any one wheel
location can lead to impairment of the following:
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Handling, stability and braking performance
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Comfort and noise
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Ground clearance and parking at curbs
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Winter weather driving capability
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Wet weather driving capability
For vehicles equipped with 4WD, it is not recommended that the vehicle
be operated in 4WD modes with a temporary emergency spare tire. If
4WD operation is necessary, do not operate above speeds of 10 mph
(16 km/h) or for distances above 50 miles (80 km).
2006 Freestyle (219)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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Roadside Emergencies
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