2003 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 167

Starting and driving 167 Driving with the compact spare wheel WARNING • Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). The tire can overheat affecting the car's roadholding. • Tire pressure: refer to page 243. • The spare wheel or punctured wheel must be stowed under the trunk floor, and secured in place with the retaining nut. Observe the following when the compact spare wheel is fitted: • The compact spare is light and easy to handle when changing a wheel. • Do not drive further than necessary with the compact spare fitted - the maximum life of the wheel is only just over 2,000 miles (approx. 3,500 km). • Refit the standard wheel as soon as possible. Important considerations when driving with a compact spare wheel: • The car's ground clearance is reduced. • The car must not be driven with more than one compact spare wheel at a time. • Avoid driving against the curb. • Do not use snow chains. • Do not fit the wheel cover - this would conceal the warning text. NOTICE To avoid damaging a punctured alloy wheel, this can be temporarily placed outside up in the spare wheel well but only while driving to the closest workshop. As a general rule, all heavy loads must be well secured in the trunk (see page 118).