PEUGEOT 207 CC, Handbook

Page: 139 / 232

9
i
i i
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
137
SNOW CHAINS
In wintry conditions, snow chains im-
prove traction as well as the behaviour
of the vehicle when braking.
The snow chains must be fi tted
only to the front wheels. They must
never be fi tted to "space-saver"
type spare wheels.
Take account of the legislation in
force in your country on the use
of snow chains and the maximum
running speed authorised.
Advice on installation

If you have to fi t the chains during
a journey, stop the vehicle on a fl at
surface on the side of the road.

Apply the parking brake and posi-
tion any wheel chocks to prevent
movement of your vehicle.

Fit the chains following the instruc-
tions provided by the manufacturer.

Move off gently and drive for a few
moments, without exceeding 30 mph
(50 km/h).

Stop your vehicle and check that the
snow chains are correctly tightened.
Avoid driving with snow chains on
roads that have been cleared of
snow, to avoid damaging your ve-
hicle's tyres and the road surface.
It is recommended that before you
leave, you practise fi tting the snow
chains on a level and dry surface.
If your vehicle is fi tted with alloy
wheels, check that no part of the
chain or its fi xings is in contact with
the wheel rim.
Use only the chains designed to be fi t-
ted to the type of wheel fi tted to your
vehicle:
Original tyre size
Chain
specifi cation
205/45 R17
Maximum link
size: 7 mm
For more information on snow chains,
contact a PEUGEOT dealer or a quali-
fi ed workshop.