Chevrolet 2000 Prizm, Owner'S Manual

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A. Spare or Flat Tire
B. Jack Handle
C. Wheel Wrench
D. Jack
Return the jack, jack handle, wheel wrench and flat or
spare tire to the storage area.
Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated
when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.
Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be
60 psi (420 kPa).
After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you
should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare
tire is correctly inflated. The compact spare is made to
perform well at speeds up to 65 mph (105 km/h) for
distances up to 3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can finish
your trip and have your full
-
size tire repaired or replaced
where you want. Of course, it’s best to replace your spare
with a full
-
size tire as soon as you can. Your spare
will last longer and be in good shape in case you need
it again.
NOTICE:
When the compact spare is installed, don’t take
your vehicle through an automatic vehicle wash
with guide rails. The compact spare can get
caught on the rails. That can damage the tire and
wheel, and maybe other parts of your vehicle.