Compact
Spare
Tire
Although
the
compact spare tire was fully inflated when
your
vehicle was new, it can lose air after
a
time. Check
the inflation pressure regularly. It should be
60
psi
(420
kPa).
After installing the compact spare on your vehicle,
YOU
should stop
as
soon
as possible and
make
sure your
spare tire is correctly inflated. The compact spare is
made to perform well at speeds
up
to
65
mph
(105
km/h)
for distances up to
3,000
miles
(5
000
km),
so
you
can finish your trip and have your full-size tire
repaired or replaced where you want. (When the
compact spare
is
used on the rear axle, see Notice
below.) Of course, it’s best to replace your spare with a
full-size tire as soon as you can. Your spare will last
longer and be in good shape in case you need it again.
When the compact
spare
is
on
the rear axle, the optional
traction control system will cycle and limit acceleration
for
about the first
15
seconds
of
driving after each
engine start.
NOTICE:
If
the compact spare is
used
as
a rear tire,
do
not
drive faster than
50
mph
(SO
km/h).
Damage to
the rear axle may occur
if
the compact spare is
driven faster than 50 mph
(80
kmh).
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