1997 Pontiac Firebird Owner's Manual - Page 244

NOTICE: When the compact spare is installed, don'ttake your vehicle through an automatic vehicle wash with guide rails.The compact spare can get caught on the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other parts of your vehicle. Don't use your compact spareon other vehicles. And don't mix your compact sparetire or wheel with other wheels or tires. They won't fit. Keep your spare tire and its wheel together. :fYou'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. 1 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 chains on your compact spare. If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could beinjured. And, the transmission or other partsof the vehicle can overheat. Thatcould cause an 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. 5-39