2001 Toyota Celica Owners Manual - Page 160

'01MY CELICA U (L/O 0008) The compact spare tire can be used many times, if necessary. It has tread life of up to 4800 km (3000 miles) depending on road conditions and your driving habits. When tread wear indicators appear on the tire, replace the tire. See also the tire section in Section 7 −2 for details on the tread wear indicators and other service information. NOTICE Your ground clearance is reduced when the compact spare tire is installed so avoid driving over obstacles and drive slowly on rough, unpaved roads and speed bumps. Also, do not attempt to go through an automatic car wash as the vehicle may get caught, resulting in damage. CAUTION D The compact spare tire was deCompact spare tire The compact spare tire is designed for temporary emergency use only. The compact spare tire is identified by the distinctive wheel design and color and special wording "TEMPORARY USE ONLY" molded into the side wall of the tire. The standard tire should be repaired and replaced as soon as possible. The compact spare tire saves space in your trunk or luggage compartment, and its lighter weight helps to improve fuel economy and permits easier installation in case of a flat tire. signed especially for your Toyota. Do not use it on any other vehicle. D Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) when driving spare tire. with the compact D Avoid sudden acceleration, sudden deceleration and sharp turns with the compact spare tire. 160 2001 CELICA (20766U)