2004 Toyota Matrix Owners Manual - Page 218

'04 MATRIX_U (L/O 0307) The compact spare tire can be used many times, if necessary. It has tread life of up to 4800 km (3000 miles) depending on road conditions and your driving habits. When tread wear indicators appear on the tire, replace the tire. See also the tire information on page 267 in Section 7 −2 for details on the tread wear indicators and other service information. Compact spare tire The compact spare tire is designed for temporary emergency use only. The compact spare tire is identified by the distinctive wording "TEMPORARY USE ONLY" molded into the side wall of the tire. The compact spare tire saves space in your luggage compartment, and its lighter weight helps to improve fuel economy and permits easier installation in case of a flat tire. CAUTION D The compact spare tire was designed especially for your Toyota. Do not use it on any other vehicle. D Do not use more than one compact spare tire at the same time. D The pressure for the compact spare tire must be 420 kPa (4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 60 psi). D Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) when driving with the compact spare tire. D The standard tire should be repaired and reinstalled as soon as possible. D Avoid sudden acceleration, sudden deceleration and sharp turns with the compact spare tire. NOTICE Your ground clearance is reduced when the compact spare tire is installed so avoid driving over obstacles and drive slowly on rough, unpaved roads and speed bumps. Also, do not attempt to go through an automatic car wash as the vehicle may get caught, resulting in damage. 218 2004 MATRIX from Oct. '03 Prod. (OM12861U)