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tow a trailer

use tire chains

try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its wheel

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:

handling, stability and braking performance

comfort and noise

ground clearance and parking at curbs

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).

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:

exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) under any circumstances

load the vehicle beyond maximum vehicle load rating listed on the

Safety Compliance Label

tow a trailer

use tire chains

drive through an automatic car wash, because of the vehicle’s reduced

ground clearance

try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its wheel rim

use the wheel for any other type of vehicle

Roadside Emergencies

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  • tow a trailer • use tire chains • try to repair the temporary spare tire or remove it from its wheel • 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: • handling, stability and braking performance • comfort and noise • ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter driving capability Temporary spare tire information Your vehicle may have a temporary or conventional spare tire.