If the spare wheel is different from the road wheels
If the spare is different from the road wheels, a compact spare wheel, for example, or if the road
wheels are winter tires, the spare wheel must be used only in the event of a flat tire, only for a brief
time, and only when driving with extra caution ⇒ꢀ
Replace it with a tire matching the others on your vehicle as soon as possible.
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Please heed the following:
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Do not drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h)!
Avoid full-throttle acceleration, hard braking and fast cornering!
Do not use snow chains on the compact spare wheel, Compact spare wheel.
After installing the spare wheel or compact spare wheel, check the tire pressure as soon as
possible, Tire inflation pressure.
Check the tire inflation pressure of the spare or compact spare whenever you check the tire pressure
of the road wheels, at least once a month. Inflate a spare wheel to the cold tire pressure specified for
the vehicle's road wheels on the tire pressure label; inflate a compact spare wheel to the cold tire
pressure specified for the compact spare on the tire pressure label or on a separate label for the
compact spare, if there is one.
WARNING
Improper use of a spare wheel or a compact spare wheel can cause loss of vehicle control, a
crash or other accident, and serious personal injury.
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Never use a spare wheel or compact spare wheel if it is damaged or worn down to the
wear indicators.
In some vehicles, the spare wheel or compact spare wheel is smaller than the original tire.
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A smaller compact spare wheel is identified with a sticker and the words “50 mph” or
“80 km/h”. This is the maximum permissible speed when driving with this tire.
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Never drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h) with a compact spare wheel. Avoid full-throttle
acceleration, heavy braking, and fast cornering!
Never drive more than 125 miles (200 km) if a compact spare wheel is installed on the front
axle (drive axle).
Replace the compact spare with a normal wheel and tire as soon as possible. Compact
spare tires are designed for brief use only.
Regularly check the U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) to determine the age of the
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compact spare wheel , Tire labeling. Tires age even if they are not being used and can fail
suddenly, especially at higher speeds.
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Tires that are more than 6 years old can only be used in an emergency and then with
special care and at lower speeds.
The compact spare wheel must always be secured with the wheel bolts provided by the
factory.
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Never drive using more than one compact spare wheel.
After installing the compact spare wheel, the tire pressure must be checked as soon as
possible, Tire inflation pressure.
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Snow chains cannot be used on the compact spare wheel. If you must use snow chains
and have a compact spare wheel mounted, move the compact spare wheel to the rear axle if a
front tire has to be replaced. The tire taken off the rear axle can then be used to replace the
flat front tire. Be sure you do not change the tire's direction of rotation. Install the snow
chains on the full-sized road tire.
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