Tire Chains (Traction Devices); Tire Rotation Recommendations - Jeep Compass 2018 Owner's Manual

replace (or repair) the original equipment tire
and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportu-
nity.
Limited Use Spare — If Equipped
The limited use spare tire is for temporary
emergency use only. This tire is identified by a
label located on the limited use spare wheel.
This label contains the driving limitations for this
spare. This tire may look like the original
equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your
vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited
use spare tire affects vehicle handling. Since it is
not the same as your original equipment tire,
replace (or repair) the original equipment tire
and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportu-
nity.
WARNING!
Limited use spares are for emergency use
only. Installation of this limited use spare tire
affects vehicle handling. With this tire, do not
drive more than the speed listed on the
limited use spare wheel. Keep inflated to the
cold tire inflation pressures listed on your Tire
and Loading Information Placard located on
the driver's side B-Pillar or the rear edge of
the driver's side door. Replace (or repair) the
original equipment tire at the first opportunity
and reinstall it on your vehicle. Failure to do
so could result in loss of vehicle control.
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Tire Chains (Traction Devices)

Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-
body clearance. Follow these recommendations
to guard against damage:
• Traction device must be of proper size for the
tire, as recommended by the traction device
manufacturer.
• Install on front tires only.
• For a 215/65R16 tire, use of a snow traction
device with a maximum projection of 7 mm
beyond the tire profile is recommended.
• No other tire sizes are recommended for use
with a tire chain or traction device.
WARNING!
Using tires of different size and type (M+S,
Snow) between front and rear axles can
cause unpredictable handling. You could lose
control and have a collision.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires,
observe the following precautions:
• Because of restricted traction device clear-
ance between tires and other suspension
components, it is important that only trac-
tion devices in good condition are used.
CAUTION! (Continued)
Broken devices can cause serious dam-
age. Stop the vehicle immediately if noise
occurs that could indicate device break-
age. Remove the damaged parts of the
device before further use.
• Install device as tightly as possible and
then retighten after driving about ½ mile
(0.8 km).
• Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
• Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns
and large bumps, especially with a loaded
vehicle.
• Do not drive for a prolonged period on dry
pavement.
• Observe the traction device manufacturer's
instructions on the method of installation,
operating speed, and conditions for use.
Always use the suggested operating speed
of the device manufacturer's if it is less
than 30 mph (48 km/h).
• Do not use traction devices on a compact
spare tire.

Tire Rotation Recommendations

The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle
operate at different loads and perform different
steering, handling, and braking functions. For
these reasons, they wear at unequal rates.
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