Observe the following precautions if the TEM-
PORARY USE ONLY spare tire must be used,
otherwise your vehicle could be damaged or
involved in an accident.
WARNING
The TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare
tire should be used only for emer-
gency. It should be replaced by the
standard tire at the first opportunity.
Drive carefully while the TEMPO-
RARY USE ONLY spare tire is in-
stalled.
Avoid sharp turns and abrupt braking
while driving.
Periodically check the TEMPORARY
USE ONLY spare tire inflation pres-
sure, and always keep it at 60 psi (420
kPa, 4.2 bar).
Always keep the pressure of the full
size spare tire (if so equipped) at the
recommended pressure for standard
tires, as indicated on the Tire and
Loading Information label. For TheTire and Loading Information label
location, see “Vehicle identification”
in the “9. Technical and consumer
information” section.
Do not drive your vehicle at speeds
faster than 50 MPH (80 km/h).
When driving on roads covered with
snow or ice, the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire should be used on
the front axle and original tire used
on the rear axle (drive wheels). Use
tire chains only on the rear (original)
tires.
Tire tread of the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire will wear at a faster
rate than the original tire. Replace
the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare
tire as soon as the tread wear indica-
tors appear.
Do not use the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire on other vehicles.
Do not use more than one TEMPO-
RARY USE ONLY spare tire at the
same time.Do not tow a trailer while the TEM-
PORARY USE ONLY spare tire is
installed.
CAUTION
Do not use tire chains on a TEMPO-
RARY USE ONLY spare tire. Tire
chains will not fit properly on the
TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire
and may cause damage to the ve-
hicle.
Because the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire is smaller than the
original tire, ground clearance is re-
duced. To avoid damage to the ve-
hicle do not drive over obstacles.
Also do not drive the vehicle through
an automatic car wash since it may
get caught.
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