Jaguar XK JJM 18 02 30 701 - Manual (Page 238)

Wheels and Tires
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WHEEL CHANGING
!
WARNING:
• Always ensure replacement tires
have the correct rating and
specifications (e.g. load index, size,
speed rating) for your vehicle.
• When using tires other than those
recommended by Jaguar, do not
exceed the speed capacity
recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Wheels are extremely heavy. Take
care when lifting and particularly
when removing and replacing a
wheel in its storage position in the
luggage compartment.
If a wheel change is required, pull off the
road completely. Park on ground which is
as level and solid as possible. Ensure that
the vehicle is clear of any objects that will
obstruct the safe removal of the wheel.
Switch on hazard warning lights and,
where legally required, display the
warning triangle.
Regular maintenance of tires contributes
not only to safety, but to the designed
function of the vehicle. Road-holding,
steering and braking are especially
vulnerable to incorrectly pressurised,
badly fitted or worn tires.
Tires of the correct size and type, but of
different make can varying
characteristics. It is therefore
recommended that Jaguar approved tires
are fitted to all wheels.
Caution: Ultra high performance tires.
This vehicle is equipped with an Ultra
High Performance (UHP) tire and wheel
combination designed to give
maximum dry road performance with
consideration for aquaplaning
resistance. UHP tires have
performance enhancing soft rubber
tread compound. If driven aggressively
they may suffer rapid tread wear and a
shorter life than can be expected from
other tire types. This wheel and tire
combination is more susceptible to
damage from road hazards.
Do not use this combination for driving
on snow or ice. High perfromance tires
must be replaced with winter tires
when weather conditions dictate.
Temporary use spare wheel
IMPORTANT - USE OF SPARE TIRE
Observe the following warnings before
using the wheel:
!
WARNING:
• Please note temporary use spare
wheel warning label. Adhere to
instructions on the label. Failure to
comply can be dangerous.
• When a temporary use spare wheel
is fitted, drive with caution and
replace with the specified wheel
and tire as soon as possible.
• Do not fit more than one temporary
use spare wheel and tire assembly
at one time.
• The temporary use spare wheel
must be inflated to 4.2 bar (60 lb/in
2
,
420 kPa) and cannot be repaired.