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Driving your vehicle Winter driving
During deceleration, use engine braking
to the fullest extent. Sudden brake appli
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cations on snowy or icy roads may cause
skids to occur. You need to keep suffi
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cient distance between the vehicle in
operation in front and your vehicle. Also,
apply the brake gently. It should be
noted that installing tyre chains on the
tyre will provide a greater driving force,
but will not prevent side skids.
NOTICE
Tyre chains are not legal in all countries.
Check the country laws before fitting
tyre chains.
Snow tyres
If you mount snow tyres on your vehicle,
make sure they are radial tyres of the
same size and load range as the original
tyres. Mount snow tyres on all four
wheels to balance your vehicle’s han
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dling in all weather conditions. Keep in
mind that the traction provided by snow
tyres on dry roads may not be as high as
your vehicle's original equipment
tyres.You should drive cautiously even
when the roads are clear. Check with the
tyre dealer for maximum speed recom
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mendations.
WARNING
Snow tyre size
Snow tyres should be equivalent in size
and type to the vehicle's standard tyres.
Otherwise, the safety and handling of
your vehicle may be adversely affected.
Do not install studded tyres without first
checking local, state and municipal reg
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ulations for possible restrictions against
their use.
Tyre chains
Since the sidewalls of radial tyres are
thinner, they can be damaged by
mounting some types of snow chains on
them. Therefore, the use of snow tyres is
recommended instead of snow chains.
Do not mount tyre chains on vehicles
equipped with aluminum wheels; snow
chains may cause damage to the
wheels. If snow chains must be used, use
wire-type chains with a thickness of less
than 15 mm (0.59 in). Damage to your
vehicle caused by improper snow chain
use is not covered by your vehicle man
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ufacturers warranty.
Install tyre chains only on the front tyres.
CAUTION
僅 Make sure the snow chains are the
correct size and type for your tyres.
Incorrect snow chains can cause dam
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age to the vehicle body and suspen
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sion and may not be covered by your
vehicle manufacturer warranty. Also,
the snow chain connecting hooks may
be damaged from contacting vehicle
components causing the snow chains
to come loose from the tyre. Make
sure the snow chains are SAE class “S”
certified.
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