1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 297

NOTICE: When the compact spare installed, don't take is your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel, of and maybe other parts your vehicle. Don't use your compact spareon 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 do when 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. NOTICE: Tire chainswon't fit your compact spare. Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage on the chainstoo. Don't use tire chains your compact spare. If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can explode, andyou or otherscould be injured. And, the transaxle or other partsthe vehicle can of overheat. That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage. When you're stuck, spin thewheels as little aspossible. Don't spin the wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h) as shown on the speedometer. 5-33