WHEELS AND TIRES
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Handling spare tires
Follow these instructions regarding handling
the spare wheel.
WARNING
The vehicle must never be driven with
more than one "Temporary Spare" tire
mounted.
The vehicle must not be driven with wheels
of different dimensions or with a spare tire
other than the one that came with the vehi-
cle. The use of different size wheels can
seriously damage your vehicle's transmis-
sion.
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Driving with a spare wheel may alter
the driving characteristics of the vehi-
cle. Replace the spare wheel with a
normal wheel as soon as possible.
The spare wheel is smaller than the
normal wheel, which affects the vehi-
cle's ground clearance. Watch for high
curbs and do not wash the vehicle in
an automatic car wash when a spare
wheel is mounted.
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Related information
When changing wheels (p. 530)
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Recommended tire pressure (p. 525)
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This illustration is generic and appearance may vary.
Follow the manufacturer's recom-
mended tire inflation pressure for the
spare wheel.
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The spare tire is located under the floor of the
cargo compartment and is held in place by
two straps. The foam block contains all tools
needed to change a wheel.
On all-wheel drive vehicles, the drive
on the rear axle can be disconnected.
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1. Lift the rear edge of the cargo compart-
ment floor.
If the spare wheel is mounted on the
front axle, snow chains must not be
used.
2. Release the straps and lift out the spare
wheel.
The spare wheel must not be repaired.
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Related information
Spare wheel (p. 535)
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Tool kit (p. 530)
Removing a wheel (p. 532)
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