Dodge 2009 Caravan - Manual (Page 365)

WARNING!
• The limited-use spare tire is for emergency use
only. Installation of this limited-use spare tire
affects vehicle handling.
• Do not drive more than 50 mph (80 km/h) with a
limited-use spare tire.
• Keep the limited-use spare tire inflated to the cold
tire inflation pressure, listed on either your tire
placard or limited use spare tire and wheel assem-
bly.
• Replace (or repair) the original tire at the first
opportunity and reinstall it on your vehicle. Fail-
ure to do so could result in loss of vehicle control.
Tire Spinning
When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice conditions, do not
spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h),
or continuously for longer than 30 seconds, without
stopping.
Refer to “Freeing A Stuck Vehicle” in Section 6 of this
manual for additional information.
WARNING!
• Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces gen-
erated by excessive wheel speeds may cause tire
damage or failure. A tire could explode and injure
someone.
• Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than 30 mph
(48 km/h), or for more than 30 seconds continuously,
when you are stuck; and do not let anyone near a
spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
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