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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.
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Install tire chains only in pairs and on
the front tires. Installing tire chains
on the tires provides a greater driving
force, but does not prevent side skids.
Information
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) or the
chain manufacturer’s recommended
speed limit) 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's 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 may 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
chains 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 0.47 inches
(12 mm) thick to prevent damage to
the chain’s connection.
