F3/F3R OWNER’S MANUAL
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Chain installation
Install the chains on the front tires as
tightly as possible. Do not use the tire
chains on the rear tires. Retighten chains
after driving 0.5
―
1.0 km.
While installing chains on your tires, follow
the instructions of the chain manufacturer
carefully.
If wheel covers are used, they will be
scratched by the chain band, so remove the
covers before putting on the chains.
CAUTION
●
Do not exceed 50 km/h or the
chain manufacturer’s
recommended speed limit,
whichever is lower.
●
Drive carefully. Avoid bumps,
holes, and sharp turns, which may
cause the vehicle to bounce.
●
Avoid sharp turns or lock-wheel
braking as use of chains may
adversely affect vehicle handling.
●
When driving with chains
installed, be sure to drive
carefully. Slow down before
entering curves to avoid losing
control of the vehicle. Otherwise,
an accident may occur.
Replacing wheels
When to replace your wheels
If you have wheel damages such as
bending, cracks, or heavy corrosion, the
wheel should be replaced.
If you fail to replace a damaged wheel, the
tire may slip off the wheel or cause loss of
control.
Wheel selection
When replacing wheels, care should be taken
to ensure that the wheels are replaced by
ones with the same load capacity, diameter,
rim width, and offset.
Correct wheel replacement are available at
your BYD AUTO service station.
A wheel with a different size or type may
