Temporary Spare Tire 485 |
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CAUTION
. Never use any temporary spare tire other than the original. Using other sizes may result in severe mechanical damage to the drive train of your vehicle.
. Always conform to the following instructions when using the temporary spare tire. Otherwise, a seriously dangerous situation may occur.
The temporary spare tire is stored under the under-floor storage compartment.
Always conform to the following instructions when using the temporary spare tire.
The temporary spare tire is smaller and lighter than a conventional tire and is designed for emergency use only. Remove the temporary spare tire and reinstall the conventional tire as soon as possible because the spare tire is designed only for temporary use.
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. Drive with caution when the temporary spare tire is installed. Avoid hard acceleration and braking, or fast cornering, as control of the vehicle may be lost.
. Do not exceed 50 mph( 80 km / h).
. Do not put a tire chain on the temporary spare tire. Because of the smaller tire size, a tire chain will not fit properly.
. Do not use two or more temporary spare tires at the same time.
. Do not drive over obstacles. This tire has a smaller diameter, so road clearance is reduced.
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. The temporary spare tire must be used only on a rear wheel. If a front wheel tire gets punctured, replace the wheel with a rear wheel and install the temporary spare tire in place of the removed rear wheel. |
In Case of Emergency
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Check the inflation pressure of the temporary spare tire periodically to keep the tire ready for use. For the correct tire pressure, refer to“ Tires” FP574. |
1 Tread wear indicator bar 2 Indicator location mark |
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When using the temporary spare tire, note the following precautions. |
. When the wear indicator appears on the tread, replace the tire. |