1996 Buick Century Owner's Manual

Don’t use your compact spare on other vehicles.And don’t mix your compact spare tire or wheel withother wheels or tires. They won’t fit. Keep your sparetire and its wheel together.I NOTICE:Tire chains won’t fit your compact spare. Usingthem can damage your vehicle and can damagethe chains too. Don’t use tire chains on yourcompact spare.If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud,Ice or SnowWhat you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck isto spin your wheels too fast. The method known as“rocking” can help you get out when you’re stuck, butyou must use caution.)N:I- -If you let your tires spin at high speed, they canexplode, and you or others could be injured. And,the transaxle or other parts of the vehicle canoverheat. That could cause an enginecompartment fire or other damage. When you’restuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don’tspin the wheels above 35 mph (56 km/h) as shownon the speedometer.