1998 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 326

NOTICE: When the compact spare is installed, don't take your vehiclethrough an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare canget caught on the rails. That can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other parts of your vehicle. I If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don't want to do when your vehicle is stuckis to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as "rocking" can help you get out when you're stuck, but you must usecaution. Don't useyour compact spare on other vehicles. And don'tmix your compact spare tire or wheelwith other wheels or tires. They won't fit. Keep your spare tire and its wheel together. NOTICE: Tire chainswon't fit your compact spare. Using them can damage your vehicle and can damage the chains too. Don't use chains on your tire compact spare. If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or otherscould beinjured. And, the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle can overheat. That could causean engine compartment fire or otherdamage. When you're stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don't spin the wheels above35 mph (55 krn/h) as shown on the speedometer. 5-33