Toyota Matrix 2010 Quick Reference Manual page 395

5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
STEP 6
■ The compact spare tire
● The compact spare tire is identified by the label "TEMPORARY USE
ONLY" on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily only in an emergency.
● Make sure to check the tire pressure of the compact spare tire.
(→P. 407)
■ If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice
Install the compact spare tire on the rear of the vehicle. Perform the fol-
lowing steps and fit tire chains to the front tires.
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
STEP 1
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of
STEP 2
the vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
STEP 3
■ After completing the tire change (vehicles with tire pressure warn-
ing system)
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (→P. 309)
■ When using the compact spare tire
As the compact spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be
warned. Also, if you replace the compact spare tire after the tire pressure
warning light comes on, the light remains on.
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Pull the ends of the belts to
secure the tire.
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