Toyota 2009 Corolla Owner's Manual page 414

CAUTION
Replacing a flat tire
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Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of death or serious
injury:
Never use oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
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The oil or grease can cause the wheel nuts to loosen, causing a seri-
ous accident.
Remove any oil or grease on the wheel bolts or wheel nuts.
Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 76 ft
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N m, 10.5 kgf
Failure to follow these precautions could cause the nuts to loosen and
the wheel may fall off, which could lead to an accident causing death
or serious injury.
When using the compact spare tire
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Remember that your compact spare tire is specifically designed for
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use with your vehicle. Do not use your compact spare tire on another
vehicle.
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-
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ble.
Avoid sudden acceleration, deceleration and braking, as well as sharp
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cornering.
Speed limit when using the compact spare tire
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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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