Spare Tire, Lightweight Temporary

A temporary spare tire and wheel is standard equipment.

The temporary spare is designed to provide additional luggage room and a lightweight, easy to use spare tire. The reduced tread depth of the temporary spare tire provides an estimated tread life of 3218 km (2000 miles). It is for emergency use only and has a maximum speed capability of 80 km/h (50 mph).

Directions for Use

1. The spare tire is for temporary, emergency use only and not for continuous use as a road wheel. Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) under any circumstances. Replace with a regular tire as soon as possible.

2. Do not use tire chains with temporary spare. Check cold inflation pressure monthly and when used, maintain the cold inflation pressure as specified on the vehicle tire pressure decal.

3. Avoid driving over road hazards such as potholes. Carefully read the Owner Guide before using this emergency spare. When thread wear indicators appear on the tire, replace with same type temporary emergency spare.

    WARNING: THE TEMPORARY SPARE IS PROVIDED ONLY FOR TEMPORARY EMERGENCY USE. DO NOT USE AS A REGULAR TIRE. SERVICE AND REPLACE THE REGULAR TIRE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ANY CONTINUOUS ROAD USE OF THIS TEMPORARY, EMERGENCY TIRE MAY RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND POSSIBLE INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

    CAUTION: Because the temporary spare is a smaller diameter than the standard tire, ground clearance is reduced. Use care when a temporary spare is being used and avoid any obstacles that may come in contact with the underside of the vehicle.

4. Do not exceed the vehicle maximum load rating noted on the tire decal.

5. Do not attempt to service or remove the temporary spare from its wheel.

6. Do not attempt to use the wheel for any other type of tire.