T-type spare tire must be used, otherwise
your vehicle could be damaged or in-
volved in an accident.
CAUTION
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The T-type spare tire should be used for
emergency use only. It should be re-
placed with the standard tire at the first
opportunity to avoid possible tire or dif-
ferential damage.
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Drive carefully while the T-type spare
tire is installed. Avoid sharp turns and
abrupt braking while driving.
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Periodically check the T-type spare tire
inflation pressure, and always keep it at
60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 bar).
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Always keep the pressure of the full size
spare tire (if so equipped) at the recom-
mended pressure for standard tires, as
indicated on the Tire and Loading Infor-
mation label. For the label location, see
“Tire and Loading Information label” in
the “9. Technical and consumer
information”.
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Do not drive your vehicle at speeds
faster than 50 MPH (80 km/h).
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Do not use tire chains on a T-type spare
tire. Tire chains will not fit properly and
may cause damage to the vehicle.
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When driving on roads covered with
snow or ice, the T-type spare tire should
be used on the front wheel and the origi-
nal tire used on the rear wheels (drive
wheels). Use tire chains only on the two
rear original tires.
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Tire tread of the T-type spare tire will wear
at a faster rate than the original tire. Re-
place the T-type spare tire as soon as the
tread wear indicators appear.
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Because the T-type spare tire is smaller
than the original tire, ground clearance
is reduced. To avoid damage to the ve-
hicle do not drive over obstacles. Also do
not drive the vehicle through an auto-
matic car wash since it may get caught.
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Do not use the T-type spare tire on other
vehicles.
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Do not use more than one T-type spare
tire at the same time.
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Do not tow a trailer while the T-type
spare tire is installed.
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