2008 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual - Page 298
2008 Jeep Patriot Manual
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296 STARTING AND OPERATING DO NOT install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare. DO NOT install more than one compact spare tire/wheel on the vehicle at any given time. original equipped tire on the front or rear axle of your vehicle, but it is not. Installation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling. Since it is not the same tire, replace (or repair) the original tire and reinstall on the vehicle at the first opportunity. CAUTION! Because of the reduced ground clearance, DO NOT take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with the compact spare installed. Damage to the vehicle may result. Limited-Use Spare - If Equipped The limited-use spare tire is for temporary emergency use on your vehicle. This tire is identified by a limiteduse spare tire warning label located on the limited-use spare tire and wheel assembly. This tire may look like the WARNING! The limited-use spare tires are for emergency use only. Installation of this limited-use spare tire affects vehicle handling. With this tire, DO NOT drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Keep inflated to the cold tire inflation pressure listed on either your tire placard or limited-use spare tire and wheel assembly. Replace (or repair) the original tire at the first opportunity and reinstall it on your vehicle. Failure to do so could result in loss of vehicle control.