Spare TireYour vehicle, when new, had a fully inflated spare tire.A spare tire may lose air over time, so check itsinflation pressure regularly. SeeInflation - Tire Pressureon page 5-71 andLoading Your Vehicle on page 4-47for information regarding proper tire inflation and loadingyour vehicle. For instruction on how to remove, installor store a spare tire, seeChanging a Flat Tire onpage 5-83.After installing the spare tire on your vehicle, you shouldstop as soon as possible and make sure the spare iscorrectly inflated. Have the damaged or flat roadtire repaired or replaced as soon as you can andinstalled back onto your vehicle. This way, a spare tirewill be available in case you need it again.Your vehicle may have a different size spare tire thanthe road tires - those originally installed on your vehicle.This spare tire was developed for use on your vehicle,so it is all right to drive on it.If your vehicle has a spare tire that does not match yourvehicle’s original road tires and wheels in size andtype, do not include the spare in the tire rotation.Appearance CareRemember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Someare toxic. Others can burst into flames if you strike amatch or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. Some aredangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closedspace. When you use anything from a container to cleanyour vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer’swarnings and instructions. And always open your doorsor windows when you are cleaning the inside.Never use these to clean your vehicle:• Gasoline• Benzene• Naphtha• Carbon Tetrachloride• Acetone• Paint Thinner• Turpentine• Lacquer Thinner• Nail Polish RemoverThey can all be hazardous — some more thanothers — and they can all damage your vehicle, too.5-102
