1997 Oldsmobile Bravada Owner's Manual - Page 217

NOTICE: When the compact spare is installed, don't take your vehicle through an automatic car wash with guide rails. The compact spare canget caught on the rails. That candamage the tire and wheel, and maybe other partsof your vehicle. Don't use your compact spare on other vehicles. And don't mix your compact spare tire or wheel with other wheels or tires. They won't fit. Keep your spare tire and its wheel together. If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What YOU don't want to do when your vehicle is stuc:k is to spin your wheels too fast. Themethod known as "rocking" can helpyou get out when you're stuck,but you must use caution. NOTICE: Tire chains won't fit your compact spare. Using them candamage your vehicle and candamage the chains too. Don't usetire chains on your compact spare. If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could beinjured. And, the transmission or other parts of the vehicle can overheat. That could cause an engine compartment fireor otherdamage. When you're stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don't spin the wheels above35 mph (55 km/h) as shown on the speedometer. I 5-31