Spare wheel

If you get a flat tire, a spare wheel1 can be temporarily used until the original wheel can be replaced or repaired.

The spare wheel is only designed for temporary use. You should replace the spare wheel with an ordinary wheel as soon as possible.

 Warning

Before driving with a spare wheel

  • Only use a spare wheel that is approved for your vehicle.
  • Never drive your vehicle with more than one spare wheel mounted.
  • Snow chains cannot be used if the spare wheel is mounted on the front axle.
  • The spare wheel should never be repaired.
  • On all-wheel drive cars, you can disengage drive on the rear axle.
  • Make sure to follow the spare wheel manufacturer’s recommendations regarding tire pressure.

Driving with a spare wheel

  • Never drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph) when a spare wheel is mounted on your vehicle.
  • Current laws prevents the use of the temporary spare wheel for anything other than as a temporary replacement for a punctured tire.
  • Your vehicle's driving characteristics may be affected by using a spare wheel. It is important to replace the spare wheel with an original wheel as soon as possible.

 Note

While a spare wheel is used, the tire pressure monitoring system might not work correctly.
  1. 1The spare wheel must be of the Temporary Spare type.

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