Practical information
► Move off gently and drive for a few moments,
without exceeding 31 mph (50 km/h).
► Stop your vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.
Fitting / Removing
Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve
traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle
when braking.
It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry surface.
The snow chains must be fitted only to
the front wheels. They must never be
fitted to "space-saver" type spare wheels.
Avoid driving with snow chains on roads
that have been cleared of snow to avoid
damaging your vehicle's tyres and the road
surface. If your vehicle is fitted with alloy
wheels, check that no part of the chain or its
fixings is in contact with the wheel rim.
Take account of the legislation specific to
each country on the use of snow chains
and the maximum authorised speed.
► Present the first screen in front of the upper
grille of the bumper.
► Insert the 4 lower mounting tabs and the 4
upper mounting tabs in the bumper until they
click into position.
Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
Original tyre size
205/55 R16
Chain types
Very cold climate screens
Removable protective screens which prevent the
accumulation of snow at the radiator cooling fan.
Maximum 9 mm link
► Check that the unit is firmly held by pressing
around the edges.
205/50 R17
Cannot be fitted with
chains
Before fitting or removing a screen,
ensure that the engine is off and the
cooling fan has stopped.
For more information on snow chains, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Installation tips
► If you have to fit the chains during a journey,
stop the vehicle on a flat surface on the side of
the road.
It is recommended that the screens be
fitted and removed by a CITROËN dealer
or a qualified workshop.
► Apply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks under the wheels to prevent
movement of your vehicle.
► Fit the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
► Present the second screen in front of the
lower grille of the bumper.
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