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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
80SS5-01E
Compact spare tyre (if equipped)
54G115
(1) Wear indicator
(2) Indicator location mark
Your vehicle comes equipped with a com-
pact spare tyre. It is designed to save
space in your storage area, and its lighter
weight facilitates installing the spare tyre
when getting a flat tyre. It is only intended
for temporary emergency use, until the
conventional tyre can be repaired or
replaced. The inflation pressure of the
compact spare tyre should be checked at
least once a month. Use a quality pocket-
type inflation pressure gauge and set at
420 kPa (60 psi). At the same time, check
that the tyre is stored securely. If it is not,
tighten it.
Note that two or more compact spare tyres
should not be used on one vehicle simulta-
neously.
WARNING
The compact spare tyre and wheel
are intended for temporary emer-
gency use only. Continuous use of
this spare can result in tyre failure
and loss of control. Always observe
these precautions when using this
spare:
• Your vehicle should be handled in a
different way when using this
spare.
• Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).
• Replace this spare with a standard
tyre and wheel as soon as possible.
• Use of this spare will reduce
ground clearance.
• Recommended air pressure for this
spare is 420 kPa (60 psi).
• Do not use snow chains on the
compact spare. If you must use
snow chains, rearrange the wheels
so standard tyres and wheels are
fitted to the front axle.
• The compact spare tyre has a much
shorter tread life than the conven-
tional tyres on your vehicle.
Replace the tyre as soon as the
tread wear indicator appears.
• When replacing the compact spare
tyre, use a replacement tyre with
the exact same size and construc-
tion.
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