Mitsubishi MOTORS 2018 MIRAGE, Owner'S Manual

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CAUTION
l
The pressure should be periodically checked
and maintained at the specified pressure
while the tyre is stowed.
Driving with an insufficient tyre pressure
can lead to an accident. If you have no
choice but to drive with an insufficient tyre
pressure, keep your speed down and inflate
the tyre to the correct pressure as soon as
possible. (Refer to “Tyre inflation pressures”
on page 10-10.)
Compact spare wheel
The compact spare wheel is designed to save
space in the luggage compartment and its
lighter weight makes it easier to use if a flat
tyre occurs.
CAUTION
l The compact spare wheel is for temporary
use only and should be removed as soon as
the original wheel can be repaired or re-
placed.
l The vehicle must not be driven at speeds in
excess of 80 km/h (50 mph) while using the
compact spare wheel.
l The compact spare tyre is not as good as a
standard tyre in controllability and stability.
When the compact spare tyre is used, avoid
quick starts, sudden braking and sharp steer-
ing.
CAUTION
l
The compact spare wheel is specifically de-
signed for your vehicle and it should not be
used on any other vehicle.
l Do not use snow traction device (tyre
chains) with your compact spare wheel. Be-
cause of the smaller tyre size, a snow trac-
tion device (tyre chains) will not fit properly.
This could cause damage to the wheel and
result in loss of the chain.
If a front tyre becomes flat when using snow
traction device (tyre chains), first replace a
rear wheel with the compact spare wheel and
then use the removed rear wheel to replace
the flat front wheel so that you can continue
to use the snow traction device (tyre chains).
CAUTION
l
Upon installation of the compact spare
wheel, the ground clearance is reduced as
the tyre is smaller in diameter than the stand-
ard tyre. When passing over the projections
on the road, take care not to damage the ve-
hicle’s undercarriage.
l Do not install more than one compact spare
wheel at the same time.
To remove the spare tyre
1. Lift up the luggage floor board.
2. To remove the spare tyre, remove the in-
stallation clamp (A) by turning it anti-
clockwise.
NOTE
l Put the spare wheel under the vehicle body
near the jack. This makes it safer if the jack
slips out of position.
How to change a tyre (Vehicles equipped with spare tyre)
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For emergencies
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