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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
w Temporary Spare Tire
w Replacing a Wheel
Inspect the temporary spare tire at least
monthly to make sure it’s properly
inflated and stored.
WARNING
The temporary spare tire is easier to
handle because of its construction. It is
lighter and smaller than a conventional
tire and should be used only for an
emergency and only for a short distance.
Using a Wrong-Sized Wheel:
Using a wrong-sized wheel is
dangerous. Braking and handling
could be affected, leading to loss of
control and an accident. Always use
wheels of the correct size on your
vehicle.
Use the temporary only until the
conventional tire is repaired, which should
be as soon as possible.
CAUTION
Maintain its pressure at 420 kPa (4.2 kgf/
cm or bar, 60 psi).
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A wrong-sized wheel may adversely
affect:
CAUTION
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Tire fit
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Don’t use your temporary spare tire
rim with a snow tire or a
conventional tire. Neither will
properly fit and could damage both
tire and rim.
Wheel and bearing life
Ground clearance
Snow-chain clearance
• Speedometer calibration
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The temporary spare tire has a tread
life of up to 5,000 km (3,000 miles),
depending on road conditions and
driving habits.
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Headlight aim
Bumper height
When replacing a wheel, make sure the
new one is the same as the original factory
wheel in diameter, rim width, and offset.
The temporary spare tire is for
limited use, however, if the tread
wear solid-band indicator appears,
replace the tire with the same type
of temporary spare (page 8-28).
Proper tire balancing provides the best
riding comfort and helps reduce tread
wear. Out-of-balance tires can cause
vibration and uneven wear, such as
cupping and flat spots.
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Form No. 8S11-EA-03G
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| Model Year | 2004 |
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