Car Inactivity - Jeep COMPASS Owner's Handbook Manual

too fast for conditions also creates the
possibility of loss of car control.
466) The space-saver spare wheel and
the folding spare wheel are for temporary
emergency use only. Do not drive more
than 50 mph (80 km/h) with it mounted.
Temporary use spares have limited tread
life. When the tread is worn to the tread
wear indicators, the temporary spare
wheel must to be replaced. Observe the
warnings concerning the spare wheel, as
failure to do so could result in spare
wheel failure and loss of car control.
467) The temporary spare wheels are
designed for emergency use only.
Installation of this temporary spare wheel
affects car handling. Do not drive more
than the speed listed on the temporary
spare wheel with this tyre. Keep inflated
to the cold tyre inflation pressures listed
on your tyre 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 tyre at the first opportunity
and refit it on your car. Failure to do so
could result in loss of car control.
468) 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.
469) Do not cross switch the tyres if they
are "unidirectional" type. In this case,
always take care not to fit the tyres with
a direction of rotation that is opposite to
that indicated: you would risk losing grip
and control of the car.
IMPORTANT
154) Replacing original tyres with tyres
of a different size may result in false
speedometer and odometer readings.
155) Because of the reduced ground
clearance, do not take your vehicle
through an automatic car wash with
a space-saver spare wheel or temporary
spare wheel is installed. Damage to the
car may result.
156) To avoid damage to your vehicle or
tires, observe the following precautions:
Because of limited chain clearance
between tires and other suspension
components, it is important that only
chains in good condition are used. Broken
chains can cause serious damage. Stop
the vehicle immediately if noise occurs
that could indicate chain breakage.
Remove the damaged parts of the device
before further use. Install device as
tightly as possible and then retighten
after driving about 0.8 km. Do not
exceed 48 km/h. Drive cautiously and
avoid severe turns and large bumps,
especially with a loaded vehicle. Do
not drive for 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 48 km/h.
Do not use traction devices on a compact
spare tire.

CAR INACTIVITY

If the car is left inactive for longer than a
month, the following precautions should
be observed:
park the car in covered, dry and if
possible well-ventilated premises and
slightly open the windows;
check that the electric parking brake is
not activated;
disconnect the negative battery
terminal and check the conventional
battery state of charge. Repeat this
check once every three months during
storage;
If the conventional battery is not
disconnected from the electrical system,
check its state of charge every thirty
days;
clean and protect the painted parts
using protective wax;
clean and protect the shiny metal
parts using special compounds available
commercially;
sprinkle talcum powder on the
windscreen and rear window wiper
rubber blades and lift them off the glass;
cover the car with a fabric or
perforated plastic sheet, paying
particular care not to damage the
painted surface by dragging any dust
that may have accumulated on it. Do not
use compact plastic sheets which do not
allow humidity to evaporate from the
surface of the car;
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