Saab 9-5 Owner's Manual page 236

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236 Car care and technical information
Driving considerations with
compact spare wheel/tire fitted
WARNING
• Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h) as
the tire can overheat and adversely
affect the handling of the car.
• Tire pressure: refer to page 263.
• The spare wheel or punctured tire
must be stowed under the trunk floor,
and secured in place with the retaining
nut.
The following should be observed when the
compact spare wheel (T115/70 R16) is
fitted:
• The compact spare is light and easy to
handle when changing the wheel.
• Do not drive further than necessary with
the compact spare fitted – the maximum
life of the wheel is only just over
2000 miles (3,500 km).
• Refit the standard tire as soon as possi-
ble.
• Fitting a spare tire/wheel without pressure
sensor will trigger a malfunction
message, see page 234.
Important considerations when driving with
a compact spare tire:
• The car's ground clearance is reduced.
• The car must not be driven with more than
one compact tire at a time.
• Avoid driving against a curb.
• Do not use snow chains.
• Do not fit the wheel cover - this would
conceal the warning text.
Hanging up the cover, 9-5 SportCombi