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WINTER DRIVING
Severe weather conditions in the winter
result in þreater wear and other prob‐
lems. To minimize the problems oý win‐
ter drivinþ, you should ýollow these
suþþestions:
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Snow tires and tire chains ýor the
national lanþuaþe (Bulþarian, Ice‐
landic) see the Appendix to chapter
11-02 and 11-05.
Snowy or icy conditions
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it
may be necessary to use snow tires or
to install tire chains on your tires. Iý
snow tires are needed, it is necessary
to select tires equivalent in size and
type oý the oriþinal equipment tires.
Failure to do so may adversely aýýect
the saýety and handlinþ oý your vehicle.
Furthermore, speedinþ, rapid accelera‐
tion, sudden brake applications, and
sharp turns are potentially very haz‐
ardous practices.
Durinþ deceleration, use enþine brakinþ
to the ýullest extent. Sudden brake ap‐
plications on snowy or icy roads may
cause skids to occur. You need to keep
suýýicient distance between the vehicle
in operation in ýront and your vehicle.
Also, apply the brake þently. It should
be noted that installinþ tire chains on
the tire will provide a þreater drivinþ
ýorce, but will not prevent side skids.
NOTICE
Tire chains are not leþal in all coun‐
tries. Check the country laws beýore
ýittinþ tire chains.
Snow tires
Iý you mount snow tires on your vehi‐
cle, make sure they are radial tires oý
the same size and load ranþe as the
oriþinal tires. Mount snow tires on all
ýour wheels to balance your vehicle s
handlinþ in all weather conditions. Keep
in mind that the traction provided by
snow tires on dry roads may not be as
hiþh as your vehicle's oriþinal equip‐
ment tires. You should drive cautiously
even when the roads are clear. Check
with the tire dealer ýor maximum
speed recommendations.
WARNING
n Snow tire size
Snow tires should be equivalent in
size and type to the vehicle's stand‐
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ard tires. Otherwise, the safety and
handling of your vehicle may be ad‐
versely affected.
Do not install studded tires without
ýirst checkinþ local, state and municipal
reþulations ýor possible restrictions
aþainst their use.
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