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462 7-2. Steps to take in an emergency wheel ( ). When replacing an aluminum wheel with a steel wheel, tighten the wheel nuts until the tapered portion ) comes into loose contact with the disc wheel seat ( ). 3 Lower the vehicle. 4 Firmly tighten each wheel nut Tightening torque: 76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m) 5 Stow the flat tire, tire jack and ■ The compact spare tire ● The compact spare tire is identi- fied by the label “TEMPORARY USE ONLY” on the tire sidewall. Use the compact spare tire tem- porarily, and only in an emer- gency. ● Make sure to check the tire infla- tion pressure of the compact spare tire. ( ■ When using the compact spare tire As the compact spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warn- ing valve and transmitter, low infla- tion pressure of the spare tire will not be indicated by the tire pressure warning system. Also, if you replace the compact spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the light remains on. ■ When the compact spare tire is attached The vehicle height may become lower when driving with the compact spare tire compared to when driving with standard tires. ■ If you have a flat front tire on a road covered with snow or ice Install the compact spare tire on one of the rear wheels of the vehicle. Perform the following steps and fit tire chains to the front tires: B A B |