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Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

Form No. 8Q44-EA-01K

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Replacing a Tire

If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will 
appear as a solid band across the tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.

You may need to replace it before the 
band is across the entire tread.

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Temporary Spare Tire

Inspect the temporary spare tire at least 
monthly to make sure it’s properly 
inflated and stored.
The temporary spare tire is easier to 
handle because of its construction. It is 
lighter and smaller than a conventional 
tire and should be used only for an 
emergency and only for a short distance.

Use the temporary only until the 
conventional tire is repaired, which should 
be as soon as possible.

Maintain its pressure at 420 kPa (60 psi).

Worn Tires:
Driving with worn tires is dangerous.
Reduced braking, steering, and 
traction could result in an accident.
Always use tires that are in good 
condition.

WARNING

New tread

Worn tread

Tread wear indicator

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Don’t use your temporary spare tire 
rim with a snow tire or a 
conventional tire. Neither will 
properly fit and could damage both 
tire and rim.

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The temporary spare tire has a tread 
life of up to 5,000 km (3,000 miles), 
depending on road conditions and 
driving habits.

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When the tread wear solid-band 
indicator appears, replace the tire 
with the same type of temporary 
spare.

CAUTION

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