Toyota 2001 Prius Owner's Manual page 181

NOTICE
Do not continue driving with a de-
flated tire. Driving even a short dis-
tance can damage a tire and wheel
beyond repair.
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Compact spare tire
The compact spare tire is designed for
temporary emergency use only.
The compact spare tire is identified by the
distinctive wheel design and color and
special wording "TEMPORARY USE ONLY"
molded into the side wall of the tire.
The standard tire should be repaired and
replaced as soon as possible.
The compact spare tire saves space in
your luggage compartment, and its lighter
weight helps to improve fuel economy and
permits easier installation in case of a flat
tire.
The compact spare tire can be used many
times, if necessary. It has tread life of up
to 4800 km (3000 miles) depending on
road conditions and your driving habits.
When tread wear indicators appear on the
tire, replace the tire.
See also the tire section on page 214 in
Section 8–2 for details on the tread wear
indicators and other service information.
CAUTION
The compact spare tire was de-
D
signed especially for your Toyota.
Do not use it on any other vehicle.
Do not use more than one compact
D
spare tire at the same time.
Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph)
D
when driving with the
spare tire.
Avoid sudden acceleration, sudden
D
deceleration and sharp turns with
the compact spare tire.
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