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Practical information
►ꢀ Apply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks under the wheels to prevent
movement of the vehicle.
Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve
traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle
when braking.
Roof bars
As a safety measure and to avoid
►ꢀ Fit the snow chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
damaging the roof, it is essential to use
transverse roof bars approved for your vehicle.
Observe the instructions on fitting and use
contained in the guide supplied with the roof
bars.
►ꢀ 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.
Snow chains must be fitted only to the
front wheels. They must never be fitted to
"space-saver" type spare wheels.
Observe the legislation in force in your
country relating to the use of snow chains
and maximum authorised speeds.
Maximum load distributed over the roof
bars, for a loading height not exceeding
40 cm: 80 kg.
It is strongly recommended that you
practise fitting the snow chains on a level
and dry surface before setting off.
As this value may change, please verify the
maximum load quoted in the guide supplied
with the roof bars.
Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to the vehicle:
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.
If the height exceeds 40 cm, adapt the speed
of the vehicle to the profile of the road to avoid
damaging the roof bars and the fixings on the
vehicle.
Tyre size
215/60 R17
235/50 R18
235/45 R19
235/40 R20
Chain type
POLAIRE XP9 120
POLAIRE PSGB 110
POLAIRE PSGB 110
Be sure to refer to national legislation in order
to comply with the regulations for transporting
objects that are longer than the vehicle.
Rechargeable hybrid vehicles
The use of snow chains is only authorised
on the front wheels.
Cannot be fitted with
chains
For more information on snow chains, contact a
dealer or a qualified workshop.
The driving mode selector must be on the 4WD
position (depending on version).
Installation tips
►ꢀ To fit the snow chains during a journey, stop
the vehicle on a flat surface at the side of the
road.
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