• Be
ca
use the compact spare was
specifically designed for your car, it
should not be
used
on any other vehicle.
• The compact spare tire should not be
used with any other wheels, nor should
standard tires, snow tires, wheel covers
or trim rings
be
used with the compact
spare wheel.
If
such
use
is
attempted,
damage
to
these items
or
other vehicle
components may occur.
•
Do
not use snow chains with your
compact spare tire. Because
of
the
smaller tire size, a snow chain will not fit
properly. This could cause damage
to
the car and could result in loss
of
the
chain.
NOTICE: The compact
spare
should not be
used on
cars
equipped with a Limited·Slip
Differential because possible damage to the
differential might occur.
FREEING
CAR
FROM
SAND,
ETC.
If
your
car
gets stuck
ill
sand, mud
or
snow,
move
the shift lever on automatic
transmission models from
''0''
to
"R"
in a
repeat pattern while applying moderate
pressure
to
the accelerator. (On manual
transmission models, move gear shift lever
from
"Second" to "Reverse".)
DO
NOT
RACE ENGINE. For best
traction,
avoid
spinning
whe~ls.
CAUTION: Do not spin wheels in
excess of
35
mph (60 km/h). Personal
injury and damage may result from
. excessive wheel spinning including tire
disintegration and/or rear axle failure.
TOWING
Proper equipment must be
used
to prevent
damage
to
cars during any towing. State
(Provincial in Canada) and local laws which
apply to cars in tow must
be
followed. Get
detailed towing instructions from your
O1dsmobile dealer.
Your O1dsmobile may be towed on all four
wheels, at speeds
of
less than
35
mph (60
km/h), for distances up
to
50 miles (80
kilometres), provided the driveline and
steering are normally operable. For such
towing, the steering must be unlocked,
transmission in
"Neutral", and the parking
brake released. Connect to main structural
parts
of
the car.
Do
NOT attach
to
bumpers or brackets. Remember also that
power brakes and power steering will not.
work when engine
is
not running .
If
your car
is
to
be towed
by
a wrecker,
use
only equipment designed for this purpose,
following the instructions
of
the wrecker
manufacturer. A safety chain
$Ystem
must
be
used.
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