TEMPORARY SPARE TIRE INFORMATION
The temporary spare tire for your vehicle is labeled as such. It is smaller
than a regular tire and is designed for emergency use only.
WARNING: If you use the temporary spare tire continuously or
do not follow these precautions, the tire could fail, causing you
to lose control of the vehicle, possibly injuring yourself or
others.
When driving with the temporary spare tire
do not:
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use more than one temporary spare tire at a time
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exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) or drive further than 3 200 km (2 000
miles) total under any circumstances
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load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the
Safety Compliance Label
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tow a trailer
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use tire chains
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try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its wheel
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use the wheel for any other type of vehicle
Use of a temporary spare tire at any one wheel location can lead to
impairment of the following:
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handling, stability and braking performance
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comfort and noise
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ground clearance and parking at curbs
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Winter driving capability
Temporary spare tire information
Your vehicle may have a temporary or conventional spare tire. The
temporary spare tire for your vehicle is labeled as such. It is smaller than
a regular tire and is designed for emergency use only. Replace this tire
with a full-size tire as soon as possible.
It is not recommended that the vehicle be operated in 4WD modes with
a temporary spare. If 4WD operation is necessary, do not operate above
speeds of 16 km/h (10 mph) or for distances above 80 km (50 miles).
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