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WARNING
The use of tire chains may adversely
affect vehicle handling:
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Drive less than 20 mph (30 km/h)
or the chain manufacturer’s
recommended speed limit,
whichever is lower.
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Drive carefully and avoid bumps,
holes, sharp turns, and other road
hazards, which may cause the
vehicle to bounce.
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Avoid sharp turns or locked wheel
braking.
Information
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Install tire chains only in pairs and 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.
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Do not install studded tires without
first checking local and municipal
regulations 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
contacting 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 emergency
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.
NOTICE
When using tire chains:
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Wrong size chains or improperly
installed chains can damage your
vehicle’s brake lines, suspension,
body and wheels.
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Use SAE “S” class or wire chains.
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If you hear noise caused by chains
contacting the body, retighten the
chain to prevent contact with the
vehicle body.
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To prevent body damage, retighten
the chains after driving 0.3~0.6 miles
(0.5~1.0 km).
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Do not use tire chains on vehicles
equipped with aluminum wheels. If
unavoidable, use a wire type chain.
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Use wire chains less than 0.59 in. (15
mm) thick to prevent damage to the
chain’s connection.
