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CAUTION
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Replacing a flat tire
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Do not attach a heavily damaged wheel ornament, as it may fly off the
wheel while the vehicle is moving.
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Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to
loosen and the tire to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury.
• Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 76 ft
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N
m, 10.5 kgf
• When installing the wheel nuts, be sure to install them with the
tapered ends facing inward. (→P. 381)
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When using the compact spare tire
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Remember that your compact spare tire is specifically designed for
use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another
vehicle.
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Do not use two compact spare tires simultaneously.
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Replace the compact spare tire with a standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
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Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as sharp
cornering.
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Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
Do not drive at speeds in excess of 50 mph (80 km/h) when a compact
spare tire is installed on the vehicle.
The compact spare tire is not designed for driving at high speeds. Failing
to observe this precaution may lead to an accident causing death or seri-
ous injury.
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m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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