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.