Spare Tire: Service and Repair

Important: Use of compact spare may result in activating a wheel sensor fault code. This will result in "ANTILOCK" warning lamp turning on and deactivation of antilock brake system. After replacing compact spare, recycling ignition switch will reset system.

NOTICE: If the compact spare is used as a rear tire, do not drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph). Damage to the rear axle may occur if the compact spare is driven faster than 80 km/h (50 mph). This speed limitation does not apply when the compact spare is used as a front tire.

Some vehicles will be equipped with a high-pressure compact spare. The compact spare uses a narrow 4-inch wide rim, although the wheel diameter is usually one inch larger than the road wheels.

NOTICE: The compact spare wheel should not be used with standard tires, snow tires, wheel covers or trim rings. If such use is attempted, damage to these items or other parts of the vehicle may occur. The compact spare should be used only on vehicles that offer it as original equipment.
Inflation pressure of the compact spare must be periodically checked and maintained at 420 kPa (60 psi). It can be mounted and dismounted from its wheel using present tire-changing equipment and procedures. As with other tires, the beads should completely seat at 280 kPa (40 psi).

CAUTION: To avoid serious personal injury, do not stand over the tire when Inflating. Bead may break when bead snaps over safety hump. Do not exceed 220 kPa (32 pal) pressure when Inflating any tire if beads are not seated. If 220 kPa (32 psi) pressure will not seat beads, deflate, relubricate and reinflate. Over Inflation may cause the bead to break and cause serious personal injury. The compact spare is designed to weigh less than standard tires and is easier to handle when need arises. Check inflation pressure as soon as practical after installing compact spare and adjust to 420 kPa (60 psi). Replacement of the compact spare should be made only by an authorized tire dealer.

NOTICE: Do not take the vehicle through an automatic car wash with the compact spare installed. The vehicle may get caught, which could result in property damage.