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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency

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The compact spare tire

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The compact spare tire is identified by the label TEMPORARY USE ONLY on

the tire sidewall.

Use the compact spare tire temporarily only in an emergency.

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Make sure to check the tire pressure of the compact spare tire. (

→

P. 417)

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When using the compact spare tire

As the compact spare tire is not equipped with the tire pressure warning valve and

transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be warned. Also, if you

replace the compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the

light remains on.

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If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice (vehicles with com-

pact spare tire)

Install the compact spare tire on the rear of the vehicle. Perform the following steps

and fit tire chains to the front tires.

Replace a rear tire with the compact spare tire.

Replace the flat front tire with the tire removed from the rear of the vehi-

cle.

Fit tire chains to the front tires.

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After completing the tire change

The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (

→

P. 320)

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