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When driving with the compact spare tire
mounted to your vehicle:
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Check the tire pressure after installing
the compact spare tire. The compact
spare tire should be inflated to 60 psi
(420 kPa).
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Do not take this vehicle through
an automatic car wash while the
compact spare tire is installed.
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Do not use the compact spare tire on
any other vehicle because this tire
has been designed especially for your
vehicle.
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The compact spare tire’s tread life is
shorter than a regular tire. Inspect
your compact spare tire regularly and
replace worn compact spare tires with
the same size and design, mounted on
the same wheel.
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Do not use more than one compact
spare tire at a time.
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Do not tow a trailer while the compact
spare tire is installed.
NOTICE
When the original tire and wheel are
repaired and reinstalled on the vehicle,
the lug nut torque must be set correctly.
The correct lug nut tightening torque is
79~94 lbf·ft (11~13 kgf·m).
NOTICE
To prevent damaging the compact
spare tire and your vehicle:
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Drive slowly enough for the road
conditions to avoid all hazards, such
as a potholes or debris.
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Avoid driving over obstacles. The
compact spare tire diameter is
smaller than the diameter of a
conventional tire and reduces the
ground clearance approximately 1
inch (25 mm).
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Do not use tire chains on the
compact spare tire. Because of the
smaller size, a tire chain will not fit
properly.
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Do not use the compact spare tire
on any other wheels, nor should
standard tires, snow tires, wheel
covers or trim rings be used with the
compact spare wheel.
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Do not suddenly accelerate or
decelerate (0 - 25 mph (0 - 40 km/h))
in any driving mode. It may cause
leakage of transfer oil.
