1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 309

~~~ ~~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ NOTICE: When the compact spare is installed, don't take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails.The compact spare canget caught on the rails. That candamage the tire andwheel, and maybe other partsof 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 spinyour wheels too fast. The method known as "rocking" can helpyou get outwhen you're stuck, but you must use caution. A CAUTION: If you let yourtires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could be injured. And, the transaxle or other partsof the vehicle can overheat. That could causean engine compartment fire or other damage. When you're stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don't spin the wheels above35 mph (55 km/h) as shown on the speedometer. NOTICE: Tire chains won't fit your compact spare. Using them can damage your vehicle and candamage the chains too. Don't usetire chains on your compact spare. 5-35