original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your
vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited use spare
tire affects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same tire,
replace (or repair) the original tire and reinstall on the
vehicle at the first opportunity.
WARNING!
The limited use spare tires are for emergency use
only. Installation of this limited use spare tire affects
vehicle handling. With this tire, do not drive more
than 60 mph (100 km/h). Keep inflated to the cold tire
inflation pressure listed on either your tire placard or
limited use spare tire and wheel assembly. Replace
(or repair) the original tire at the first opportunity
and reinstall it on your vehicle. Failure to do so could
result in loss of vehicle control.
Tire Spinning
When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not
spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h)
or for longer than 30 seconds continuously without
stopping when you are stuck.
Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in Section 6 of this
manual for additional information.
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gener-
ated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire dam-
age or failure. A tire could explode and injure some-
one. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30
mph (48 km/h) or for more than 30 seconds continu-
ously when you are stuck, and don’t let anyone near
a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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Page 6: ...6 INTRODUCTION ...
Page 72: ...Multiple Child Restraints 72 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE ...
Page 111: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111 3 ...
Page 112: ...112 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE ...
Page 113: ...UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 113 3 ...
Page 123: ...Table Mode Handle Table Mode UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 123 3 ...
Page 263: ...Operating Tips Chart UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL 263 4 ...
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Page 384: ...4X2 Jacking 384 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ...
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Page 402: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT 6 7L DIESEL ENGINE 402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE ...
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