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Spare Tire: Description and Operation



Temporary Spare Wheel
In certain markets, the spare wheel supplied with the vehicle is of the temporary-use type, it is narrower than the normal road wheel and takes up less room in the luggage compartment.

NOTE: When using this type of spare wheel note that:

Speed must not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph).
The normal road wheel must be reinstalled as soon as possible.
Only one temporary wheel may be installed to the vehicle.
Traction control (where fitted) must be switched OFF.