1993 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 213

Problems on the Road Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare was fully Don't take your compact spare Mated when your vehicle was new, it through an automatic car wash can loseair after a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should be with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught on the rails. 60 psi (420 kPa). The compact spare is That can damage the tire and made togo up to 3,000 miles (5 OOO km), wheel, and maybe other parts of so you can finish your trip and have your full-size tire repaired replaced or I where you want. Of course, it's best to replace your spare with a full-size tire as Don't use your compact spare on some soon as you can. Your spare will last other vehicle. longer and be in good shape in case you And don't mix your compact spare or need it again. wheel with other wheels tires. They or Your anti-lock brake system warning won't fit. Keep your spare andits wheel light may come on when you are driving together. with a compact spare. the Index See under Anti-Lock Brake System Warning NOTICE I Light. Tire chainswon't fit your compact spare. Using them will damage your vehicle and destroy the chains too. Don't use tire chains on vour I NOTICE If bu're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don't want to do when your vehicle is stuck is spin your wheels. to The method known as "rocking" can help you get out when you're stuck, but you must use caution. 1