T-Type/Mini-Spare Tire Information
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
T-type/mini-spare tire. This tire will have the words
“Temporary Use Only” molded into the tire sidewall.
This spare tire is considered “temporary”. Replace
the T-type/mini-spare with a tire of the same size,
speed rating and load carrying capacity as the other
road tires as soon as possible.
It is not recommended that the vehicle be operated
in 4WD modes with a T-type/mini-spare tire. If 4WD
operation is necessary, do not operate above speeds
of 16 km/h (10 mph) or for distances above 80 km
(50 miles).
Installing a tire on either or both sides of the driven
axle that is of a different size than the original road
tire is not recommended since this will affect the
accuracy of the speedometer and odometer. If
different size tires must be installed, it is important
that all four be the same size.
If one or more tires of the four are of a
different size, the ABS and traction control
system (if equipped) may not function correctly or
may not function at all. The temporary spare
supplied with the vehicle is the only different size
tire that should ever be installed.
When driving with the T-type/mini-spare tire do not:
• Exceed 80 km/h (50 mph)
• 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 T-type/mini spare tire
• Use more than one T-type/mini spare tire at a
time
• Use commercial car washing equipment
• Try to repair the T-type/mini spare tire
2004 Mustang (mus)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English (fus)
Roadside Emergencies
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