6. Usage and Maintenance
6.8 Tire Chain
When driving on snow or ice road or in other
severe environments in winter, the tire wear degree
may increase or other failure may occur. The
following suggestions must be observed in order to
reduce the failure in winter:
•
When driving in deep snow, it is necessary to
install tire chain. If a tire chain is to be installed,
an equivalent product with its size and type
conforming to the tire specification must be
selected. Otherwise, the vehicle performance
and safety will be adversely affected.
•
When decelerating, make the best of the
braking function of the engine. Emergency
braking on roads with snow or ice will cause
vehicle drifting or slipping. Keep a safe
distance with the front vehicle, slightly tread
the brake pedal, and note that the tire chain
installed can provide certain force of friction
but cannot prevent the occurrence of sideslip.
Hint
Different countries and regions have different
laws and regulations on tire chain, which shall be
referenced before a tire chain is assembled. Do not
install a tire chain without understanding the laws
and regulations of a country or region, which may
restrict the use of tire chain.
Caution
If a tire chain is to be installed, make sure that
the size and type of the tire chain are consistent
with those of the standard tire. Otherwise, the
driving safety and maneuverability of the vehicle
will be adversely affected.
Installing tire chain on all tires shall guarantee
the balanced driving under various weather
conditions. Keep in mind that the vehicle may be
short of power after being installed with tire chain.
Drive with care even if the road condition is good.
The driving speed shall not exceed the specified
speed for tire chain, nor exceed 50km/h, whichever
is smaller.
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