1997 GMC Jimmy Owner's Manual - Page 257

NOTICE: When the compact spare is installed, don't take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails. That candamage the tire and wheel, and maybe other partsof your vehicle. Don't use your compact spare on other vehicles. wheel with And don't mix your compact spare tire or 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 chains won't fit your compact spare.Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too. Don't use tire chainson your compact spare. If you let your tires spin high speed, they can at explode, and you or others could be injured. And, of the transmission or other parts the vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage. When you're stuck, spinthe wheels as little as possible. Don't spin thewheels above 35 mph (55 kmh) as shown on thespeedometer. 5-36