Hyundai Kona Hybrid 2023 Owner's Manual page 526

Emergency Situations
Use of compact spare tires
Compact spare tires are designed for
emergency use only. Drive carefully on
the compact spare tire and always follow
the safety precautions.
WARNING
To prevent compact spare tire failure and
loss of control, possibly resulting in a
collision:
• Use the compact spare tire only in an
emergency.
• NEVER operate your vehicle over 80
km/h (50 mph).
• Do not exceed the vehicle's maximum
load rating or the load carrying capacity
shown on the sidewall of the compact
spare tire.
• Do not use the compact spare tire
continuously. Repair or replace the
original tire as soon as possible to avoid
failure of the compact spare tire.
When driving with the compact spare tire
mounted to your vehicle:
• Do not take this vehicle through an
automatic car wash after the compact
spare tire has been installed.
• Do not use the compact spare tire on
any other vehicle because this tire has
been designed especially for your
vehicle.
• The compact spare tire's tread life is
shorter than a regular tire. Inspect your
compact spare tire regularly and
replace worn compact spare tires with
the same size and design, mounted on
the same wheel.
• Do not use more than one compact
spare tire at a time.
• Do not tow a trailer while the compact
spare tire is installed.
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NOTICE
When the original tire and wheel are
repaired and reinstalled on the vehicle,
the wheel nut torque must be set
correctly. The correct wheel nut
tightening torque is 11-13 kgf.m (79-94
lbf.ft).
CAUTION
To prevent damaging the compact spare
tire and your vehicle:
• Drive slowly enough for the road
conditions to avoid all hazards, such as
a potholes or debris.
• Avoid driving over obstacles. The
compact spare tire diameter is smaller
than the diameter of a conventional tire
and reduces the ground clearance
about 25 mm (1 in.).
• Do not use tire chains on the compact
spare tire. Because of the smaller size, a
tire chain will not fit properly.
• Do not use the compact spare tire on
any other wheels, nor should standard
tires, snow tires, wheel covers or trim
rings be used with the compact spare
wheel.
• Do not suddenly accelerate or
decelerate (0-40 km/h (0-25 mph)) in
any driving mode. It may cause leakage
of transfer oil.