1998 Cadillac Eldorado Owner's Manual - Page 275

NOTICE: When the compact spare is installed, don'ttake your vehiclethrough an automatic car wash with guide rails.The compact spare canget caught on the rails.That candamage the tire and wheel, and maybe other partsof your vehicle. Don't use your compact spareon other vehicles. with And don't mix your compact spare tire or wheel other wheels or tires. Theywon'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 do when your vehicle isstuck 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. A CAUTION: If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could be injured. And, thetransaxle or other partsof the vehicle can overheat. That could causean engine compartment fire or other damage. When you're stuck, spinthe wheels as little as possible. Don't spin the wheels above mph (55 km/h) as shown 35 on the speedometer. NOTICE: Tire chains won't fit your compact spare. Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too. Don't use tire chains on your compact spare. 5-35