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• Install tire chains on the front tires. It
should be noted that installing tire
chains on the tires will provide a greater
driving force, but will not prevent side
skids.
• Do not install studded tires without first
checking local, state and municipal reg-
ulations for possible restrictions against
their use.
Chain installation
When installing tire chains, follow the
manufacturer’s instructions and mount
them as tightly possible. Drive slowly
(less than 20 mph (30 km/h)) with chains
installed. If you hear the chains contact-
ing 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 emer-
gency 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.
- 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 0.3~0.6
miles (0.5~1.0 km).
• Do not use tire chains on vehicles
equipped with aluminum wheels. If
unavoidable, use a wire type chain.
• Use wire chains less than 0.59 inch
(15 mm) wide to prevent damage to
the chain’s connection.
NOTICE
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The use of tire chains may adverse-
ly affect vehicle handling:
•
Drive less than 20 mph
(30 km/h) or the chain manufac-
turer'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.
WARNING
If your vehicle has 225/40R18 size
tires, do not use tire chain; they can
damage your vehicle (wheel, sus-
pension and body).
CAUTION