SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 401Summer tires do not contain the all seasondesignation or mountain/snowflake symbol onthe tire sidewall. Use Summer tires only in setsof four; failure to do so may adversely affect thesafety and handling of your vehicle.Snow TiresSome areas of the country require the use ofsnow tires during the Winter. Snow tires can beidentified by a “mountain/snowflake” symbolon the tire sidewall.If you need snow tires, select tiresequivalent in size and type to theoriginal equipment tires. Use snowtires only in sets of four; failure to doso may adversely affect the safety and handlingof your vehicle.Snow tires generally have lower speed ratingsthan what was originally equipped with yourvehicle and should not be operated atsustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h). Forspeeds above 75 mph (120 km/h) refer tooriginal equipment or an authorized tire dealerfor recommended safe operating speeds,loading and cold tire inflation pressures.While studded tires improve performance onice, skid and traction capability on wet or drysurfaces may be poorer than that ofnon-studded tires. Some states prohibitstudded tires; therefore, local laws should bechecked before using these tire types.Spare Tires — If EquippedNOTE:For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kitinstead of a spare tire, please refer to “TireService Kit” in “In Case Of Emergency” forfurther information.Refer to the “Towing Requirements - Tires” in“Starting And Operating” for restrictions whentowing with a spare tire designated fortemporary emergency use.Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped TireAnd Wheel — If EquippedYour vehicle may be equipped with a spare tireand wheel equivalent in look and function to theoriginal equipment tire and wheel found on thefront or rear axle of your vehicle. This spare tiremay be used in the tire rotation for your vehicle.If your vehicle has this option, refer to anauthorized tire dealer for the recommended tirerotation pattern.Compact Spare Tire — If EquippedThe compact spare is for temporary emergencyuse only. You can identify if your vehicle isequipped with a compact spare by looking atthe spare tire description on the Tire andLoading Information Placard located on thedriver’s side door opening or on the sidewall ofthe tire. Compact spare tire descriptions beginwith the letter “T” or “S” preceding the sizedesignation. Example: T145/80D18 103M.T, S = Temporary Spare TireWARNING!Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice condi-tions. You could lose vehicle control, resultingin severe injury or death. Driving too fast forconditions also creates the possibility of lossof vehicle control.CAUTION!Because of the reduced ground clearance, donot take your vehicle through an automaticcar wash with a compact or limited use tem-porary spare installed. Damage to the vehiclemay result.7
