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Tire chains
Since the sidewalls of radial tires are
thinner, they can be damaged by
mounting some types of snow chains
on them. Therefore, the use of snow
tires is recommended instead of snow
chains. Do not mount tire chains on ve‐
hicles 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 12 mm (0.47 in). Damage
to your vehicle caused by improper
snow chain use is not covered by your
vehicle manufacturers warranty.
Install tire chains only on the front
tires.
CAUTION
• Make sure the snow chains are the
correct size and type for your
tires. Incorrect snow chains can
cause damage to the vehicle body
and suspension and may not be
covered by your vehicle manufac‐
turer warranty. Also, the snow
chain connecting hooks may be
damaged from contacting vehicle
components causing the snow
chains to come loose from the tire.
Make sure the snow chains are
SAE class “S” certified.
• Always check chain installation for
proper mounting after driving ap‐
proximately 0.5 to 1 km
(0.3 to 0.6 miles) to ensure safe
mounting. Retighten or remount
the chains if they are loose.
• Even with the appropriate chain
installed, do not make a full
turn(turn the steering wheel fully
to one side) when driving the vehi‐
cle. (If you are making a full turn,
drive with the speed below
10 km/h.)
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• If your vehicle has 205/55R17 and
205/45R17 size tires, do not use
tire chain; they can damage your
vehicle (wheel, suspension and
body).
Chain installation
When installing chains, follow the man‐
ufacturer's instructions and mount
them as tightly as you can. Drive slowly
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 it stops.
Remove the chains as soon as you be‐
gin driving on cleared roads.
WARNING
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Mounting chains
When mounting snow chains, park
the vehicle on level ground away
from traffic. Turn on the vehicle
Hazard Warning flashers and place a
triangular emergency warning device
behind the vehicle if available. Al‐
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Driving your vehicle
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