WHEELS AND TIRES
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Handling spare tires
Follow these instructions regarding handling
the spare wheel.
WARNING
CAUTION
The vehicle must never be driven with
more than one "Temporary Spare" tire
mounted.
The vehicle must not be driven with wheels
of different dimensions or with a spare tire
other than the one that came with the vehi-
cle. The use of different size wheels can
seriously damage your vehicle's transmis-
sion.
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Accessing the spare wheel
Driving with a spare wheel may alter
the driving characteristics of the vehi-
cle. Replace the spare wheel with a
normal wheel as soon as possible.
The spare wheel is smaller than the
normal wheel, which affects the vehi-
cle's ground clearance. Watch for high
curbs and do not wash the vehicle in
an automatic car wash when a spare
wheel is mounted.
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Related information
When changing wheels (p. 520)
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Recommended tire pressure (p. 515)
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Follow the manufacturer's recom-
mended tire inflation pressure for the
spare wheel.
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This illustration is generic and appearance may vary.
The spare tire is located in the spare wheel
well under the cargo compartment with the
outside of the wheel facing downward. The
spare tire is secured with a bolt that goes
through the tire and attaches it to the body.
The foam block contains all tools needed to
change a wheel.
On all-wheel drive vehicles, the drive
on the rear axle can be disconnected.
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If the spare wheel is mounted on the
front axle, snow chains must not be
used.
The spare wheel must not be repaired.
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1. Lift the rear edge of the cargo compart-
ment floor.
2. Unscrew the retaining bolt.
3. Lift out the spare wheel.
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