FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Vehicle Damage Warnings

WARNINGS:

- Do not mix different types of tires on the same vehicle, handling may be seriously affected resulting in loss of control.

- Correct tire rotational direction is important, observe the direction of the sidewall molded indicators.

- A tire and wheel must always be correctly matched. Wider or narrower tires than recommended could cause danger through sudden deflation.

- When using the temporary spare wheel, speed must not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph). Drive with caution and replace with the specified wheel/tire assembly as soon as possible.

- Traction control (if available) must not be engaged with the temporary spare wheel fitted.

- When changing a wheel, ensure that the vehicle cannot move. Always apply the park brake and select transmission position.

- never run the engine with one wheel off the ground, for example, when changing the wheel. The vehicle could move.

- Tighten the wheel nuts to specification. Wheels may come loose if over- or under-tightened.

- Use wheels and wheel nuts designed for XK series vehicles only. Aftermarket wheels or wheel nuts may not fit or function properly and could cause injury or damage.