What to do in an emergency
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If you have a flat tyre (with spare tyre)
Wheel studs
If the studs are damaged, they may
lose their ability to retain the wheel.
This could lead to the loss of the
wheel and a collision resulting in
serious injuries.
To prevent the jack, jack handle,
wheel lug nut wrench and spare tyre
from rattling whilst the vehicle is in
motion, store them properly.
Inadequate spare tyre pressure
Check the inflation pressures as
soon as possible after installing the
spare tyre. Adjust it to the specified
pressure, if necessary. Refer to
"Tyres and wheels" on page 9-6.
Important - use of compact spare
tyre (if equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with a com
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pact spare tyre. This compact spare
tyre takes up less space than a reg
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ular- size tyre. This tyre is smaller
than a conventional tyre and is
designed for temporary use only.
䳜 You should drive carefully when
the compact spare is in use. The
compact spare should be replaced
by the proper conventional tyre
and rim at the first opportunity.
䳜 The operation of this vehicle is
not recommended with more than
one compact spare tyre in use at
the same time.
The compact spare tyre is for emer
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gency use only. Do not operate your
vehicle on this compact spare at the
speed over 80 km/h (50 mph). The
original tyre should be repaired or
replaced as soon as possible to avoid
failure of the spare possibly leading
to personal injury or death.
The compact spare should be
inflated to 420 kPa (60 psi).
Check the inflation pressure after
installing the spare tyre. Adjust it to
the specified pressure, as neces
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sary.
When using a compact spare tyre,
observe the following precautions:
䳜 Under no circumstances should
you exceed 80 km/h (50 mph); a
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