Spare Tire Information; Compact Spare Tire - Mitsubishi LANCER Owner's Manual

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For emergencies

Be sure to apply chocks or blocks to the correct tire

when jacking up the vehicle. If the vehicle moves

while jacked up, the jack could slip out of position,

leading to an accident.

The chocks shown in the illustration do not come with

your vehicle. It is recommended that you purchase chocks

or blocks and keep them in the vehicle for use if needed.

If chocks or blocks are not available, use stones or any

other objects that are large enough to hold the wheel in

6. Get the jack, bar and wheel nut wrench ready.

Refer to "Tools and jack" on page 6-7.

Spare tire information

The compact spare tire is designed to save space in the trunk.

Its lighter weight makes it easier to use if a flat tire occurs.

Tires, including spare tire, degrade over time with

age even when they are not being used. It is recom-

mended that tires over 6 years generally be replaced

even if damage is not obvious.

While the compact spare tire is stowed, the inflation

pressure should be checked at least once a month to

assure that it remains at the recommended inflation

pressure. See the tire and loading information plac-

ard attached to the driver's door sill.

Refer to "Tire and loading information placard" on

Driving with an improperly inflated tire can cause

an accident. If you have no choice but to drive with

an under-inflated tire, keep your speed down and

avoid sudden steering or braking, if possible. Inflate

the tire to the correct pressure as soon as possible.

Refer to "Tire inflation pressures" on page 7-32.

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