1997 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual - Page 261

NOTICE: When the compact spare is installed, don't take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails.The compact spare canget caught on the rails. That can damage the tire andwheel, and maybe other parts of your vehicle. Don't use your compact spare on other vehicles. And don't mix your compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires. They won't fit. Keep your spare tire and its wheel together. If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don't want to dowhen your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as "rocking" can help you get out when you're stuck, but you must use caution. I NOTICE: Tire chains won't fit your compact spare. Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too. Don't usetire chains on your compact spare. I If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could be injured. And, the transaxle or other partsof the vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage. When you're stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don't spin the wheels above35 mph (55 km/h) as shown on the speedometer.