6878-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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■The compact spare tire
●The compact spare tire is identified by the label “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” on the
tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency.
●Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare tire. (P. 717)
■When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped wi th a tire pressure warning valve and trans-
mitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be indicated by the tire pressure
warning system. Also, if you replace the compact spare tire after the tire pressure warn-
ing light comes on, the light remains on.
■When the compact spare tire is equipped
When driving with the compact spare tire inst alled, the vehicle height will be different
than when driving with standard tires.
■If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle. Perform the follow-
ing steps and fit tire chains to the front tires: Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
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788Alphabetical index
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Tachometer ............................................... 96
Tail lightsLight switch .......................................... 258
Replacing light bulbs ........................637
Talk switch ..................................... 471, 493
Telephone switch.................................... 471
Theft deterrent system Alarm...........................................................86
Immobilizer system ..............................83
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data ................................ 717
Warning light .......................................662
Tire information ..................................... 723 Glossary .................................................730
Size ............................................................ 726
Tire identification number.............. 725
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...............................................728
Tire pressure warning system Initializing................................................. 612
Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters ................. 612
Registering ID codes ........................ 613
Warning light .......................................662 Tires .............................................................. 611
Chains .......................................................391
Checking .................................................. 611
Glossary................................................. 730
If you have a flat tire .......................... 673
Inflation pressure...................... 620, 717
Replacing ............................................... 673
Rotating tires ........................................... 611
Size ............................................................. 717
Snow tires .............................................. 392
Spare tire...................................... 673, 717
Tire identification number ............. 725
Tire pressure warning system ....... 612
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.... 728
Warning light ....................................... 662
Tools ........................................................... 674
Top tether strap ........................................70
Total load capacity................................. 710
Touchless power back door .............. 144
Towing Dinghy towing ..................................... 238
Emergency towing ........................... 654
Towing eyelet ......................................656
Trailer Sway Control ....................... 382
Trailer towing............................ 224, 237
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