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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
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SPARE WHEELSPARE TYRE
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TEMPORARY SPARE TYRE
The following instructions for the tem-
porary spare tyre should be observed:
1. Check inflation pressure as soon as
possible after installing the spare
tyre, and adjust to the specified pres-
sure. The tyre pressure should be
periodically checked and maintained
at the specified pressure whilst the
tyre is stored.
Spare Tyre Pressure
Tyre Size
Inflation Pressure
T115/70R(D)15
420 kPa (60 psi)
2. The spare tyre should only be used
temporarily and should be returned
to the luggage compartment as soon
as the original tyre can be repaired or
replaced.
3. Continuous use at speeds of over 80
km/h (50 mph) is not recommended.
4. As the temporary spare tyre is spe-
cifically designed for your car, it
should not be used on any other
vehicle.
5. The temporary spare tyre should not
be used on any other wheels, nor
should standard tyre, snow tyre,
wheel covers or trim rings be used
with the temporary spare wheel. If
such use is attempted, damage to
these items or other car components
may occur.
6. The temporary spare tyre pressure
should be checked once a month
whilst the tyre is stored.
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SD050A2-E
(Not all models)
The spare wheel is stored under the
luggage compartment floor and is ac-
cessed from within the luggage com-
partment by lifting the carpet and the
floor panel.
To remove the spare wheel, unscrew
the retainer, rotating this in an counter-
clockwise direction and lift out the wheel.
To replace the wheel, screw the retainer
by hand until tight having located the
wheel in the luggage compartment floor
well. The inflation pressure of the spare
wheel should be checked at least
monthly and whenever the wheel is
fitted to the vehicle.
Spare Tyre Pressure
Tyre Size
Inflation Pressure
Full Size
210 kPa (30 psi)
CAUTION:
o Do not use snow chains with your
temporary spare tyre.
o Do not use more than one tempo-
rary spare tyre at a time.
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