The compact spare tire
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The compact spare tire is identified by the label "TEMPORARY USE
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ONLY" on the tire sidewall.
Use the compact spare tire temporarily, and only in an emergency.
Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure of the compact spare
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tire. ( P. 581)
After completing the tire change
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The tire pressure warning system must be reset. ( P. 448)
When using the compact spare tire
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As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be
indicated by the tire pressure warning system. Also, if you replace the
compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the
light remains on.
If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice
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Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Perform the following steps and fit tire chains to the front tires:
STEP
1
Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.
STEP
2
Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of
the vehicle.
Fit tire chains to the front tires.
STEP
3
Jack point guide
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
The jack point guides are located under
the rocker panel. They indicate the jack
point positions.
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