Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above 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 weather driving capability
•
Wet weather driving capability
3.
Full-size dissimilar spare without label on wheel
When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel,
do not:
•
Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h)
•
Use more than one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time
•
Use commercial car washing equipment
•
Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare
tire/wheel
The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel can lead to
impairment of the following:
•
Handling, stability and braking performance
•
Comfort and noise
•
Ground clearance and parking at curbs
•
Winter weather driving capability
•
Wet weather driving capability
•
All-Wheel driving capability (if applicable)
•
Load leveling adjustment (if applicable)
When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel additional
caution should be given to:
•
Towing a trailer
•
Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body
•
Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack
Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel and
seek service as soon as possible.
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