Hyundai Staria US4 2021, Owner'S Manual

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Driving your vehicle
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Chain Installation
When installing tire chains, follow the
manufacturer’s instructions and mount
them as tightly possible. Drive slowly
(less than 30 km/h (20 mph)) with
chains installed. If you hear the chains
contacting the body or chassis, stop and
tighten them. If they still make contact,
slow down until the noise stops. Remove
the tire chains as soon as you begin
driving on cleared roads.
When mounting snow chains, park the
vehicle on level ground away from traffic.
Turn on the vehicle Hazard Warning
Flasher and place a triangular emergency
warning device behind the vehicle (if
available). Always place the vehicle in P
(Park), apply the parking brake and turn
off the engine before installing snow
chains.
NOTICE
When using tire chains:
• Wrong size chains or improperly
installed chains can damage your
vehicle’s brake lines, suspension,
body and wheels.
• Use SAE “S” class or wire chains.
• If you hear noise caused by chains
contacting the body, retighten the
chain to prevent contact with the
vehicle body.
• To prevent body damage, retighten
the chains after driving 0.5~1.0 km
(0.3~0.6 miles).
• Do not use tire chains on vehicles
equipped with aluminum wheels. If
unavoidable, use a wire type chain.
• Use wire chains less than 12 mm (0.47
in.) thick to prevent damage to the
chain’s connection.
Tire chains (Auto Sock)
OUS4061026 OUS4061026
As the sidewalls or radial tires are thinner
than other types of tires, they may be
damaged by mounting some types of tire
chains on them. Do not mount tire chains
on vehicles equipped with aluminum
wheels; if unavoidable, use AutoSock
(fabric snow chain).
Install the tire chain after reviewing the
instructions provided with the tire chains.
Damage to your vehicle caused by
improper type chain use is not covered
by your vehicle manufacturer’s warranty.
WARNING
The use of AutoSock (fabric snow chain)
may adversely affect vehicle handling.
• Drive less than 30 km/h (20 mph)
or the chain manufacturer’s
recommended speed limit,
whichever is lower.
• Drive carefully and avoid bumps,
holes, sharp turns, and other road
hazards, which may cause the
vehicle to bounce.
• Avoid sharp turns or locked wheel
braking.