2007 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 255

Car care 255 Driving with a compact wheel fitted WARNING • Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). The tire can overheat affecting the car's roadholding. • Tire pressure: refer to page 290. • The spare tire or punctured tire must be stowed under the trunk floor, and secured in place with the retaining nut. Observe the following when the compact spare tire is fitted: • The compact spare is light and easy to handle when changing a tire. • Do not drive further than necessary with the compact spare fitted - the maximum life of the tire is only just over 2,000 miles (approx. 3,500 km). • Refit the standard tire as soon as possible. Important considerations when driving with a compact spare tire: • The car's ground clearance is reduced. • The car must not be driven with more than one compact spare tire at a time. • Avoid driving against the curb. • Do not use snow chains. • Do not fit the wheel cover - this would conceal the warning text. Tools under a panel in the trunk NOTICE To avoid damaging a alloy wheel of a punctured tire, this can be temporarily placed outside up in the spare wheel well but only while driving to the closest workshop. As a general rule, all heavy loads must be well secured in the trunk (see page 139).