FORD 2002 Focus v.3 - Manual (Page 228)

Roadside Emergencies
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When driving with a temporary
spare tire do not:
• exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) or
drive further than 3,200 km
(2,000 miles) total under any
circumstances
• load the vehicle beyond maximum
vehicle load rating listed on the
Safety Compliance Label
• tow a trailer
• 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
• drive for long distances when the
temporaryĆuse spare is on
• operate the vehicle with more
than one temporaryĆuse spare tire
• improperly inflate the
temporaryĆuse spare
• use the wheel for any other type
of vehicle
• use more than one temporary
spare tire 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 driving capability