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Practical information
It consists of a first element for the upper part
of the front grille and a second element for the
lower part.
Avoid driving with snow chains on roads
that have been cleared of snow to avoid
damaging the vehicle's tyres and the road
surface. If the vehicle is fitted with alloy
wheels, check that no part of the chain or its
fixings is in contact with the wheel rim.
Original tyre size
215/65 R17
Maximum link size
9 mm
For fitting / removing, contact a dealer or
a qualified workshop.
235/55 R18
9 mm
235/50 R19
cannot be fitted with
chains
Before any operation, ensure that the
engine is off and the cooling fan has
stopped.
Hybrid vehicles
The use of snow chains is only authorised
on the front wheels.
The driving mode selector must be on the 4WD
position (depending on version).
205/55 R19
235/45 R20
9 mm
cannot be fitted with
chains
It is essential to remove them when:
– the exterior temperature exceeds 10°C.
– towing.
For more information on snow chains, contact a
dealer or a qualified workshop.
– the speed is above 75 mph (120 km/h).
Installation tips
Roof bars
►ꢀ To fit the chains during a journey, stop the
vehicle on a flat surface on the side of the road.
►ꢀ Apply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks under the wheels to prevent
movement of the vehicle.
As a safety measure and to avoid
damaging the roof, it is essential to use
the transverse bars approved for the vehicle.
Observe the instructions on fitting and use
contained in the guide supplied with the roof
bars.
Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve
traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle
when braking.
►ꢀ Fit the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
►ꢀ Move off gently and drive for a few moments,
without exceeding 31 mph (50 km/h).
►ꢀ Stop the vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.
The snow chains must be fitted only to
the front wheels. They must never be
fitted to "space-saver" type spare wheels.
Maximum authorised load distributed
over the transverse roof bars, for a
loading height not exceeding 40 cm (with the
exception of bicycle carriers): 80 kg.
As this value may change, please verify the
maximum load set out in the manual supplied
with the roof bars.
Take account of the legislation specific to
each country on the use of snow chains
and the maximum authorised speed.
It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry surface.
Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to the vehicle:
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