In Case Of Emergency; Temporary Spare Tire - Subaru 2002 Legacy Owner's Manual

Temporary spare tire

WARNING
Never tow a trailer when the temporary spare tire is used. The
temporary spare tire is not designed to sustain the towing load.
Use of the temporary spare tire when towing can result in failure
of the spare tire and/or less stability of the vehicle and may lead
to an accident.
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.
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 re-install the conventional tire as soon as possible because the
spare tire is designed only for temporary use.
Check the inflation pressure of the temporary spare tire periodically to
keep the tire ready for use. The correct pressure is 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2
2
kg/cm ).
When using the temporary spare tire, note the following:
D Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
D Do not put a tire chain on the temporary spare tire. Because of the
smaller tire size, a tire chain will not fit properly.
D Do not use two or more temporary spare tires at the same time.
D Do not drive over obstacles. This tire has a smaller diameter, so
road clearance is reduced.
D When the wear indicator appears on the tread, replace the tire.

In case of emergency

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