❒ clean and protect the shiny metal parts
SNOW CHAINS
PROLONGED VEHICLE
INACTIVITY
using special compounds readily available;
Use of snow chains should be in compli-
ance with local regulations.
❒ sprinkle talcum powder on the rubber
windscreen and rear window wiper
blades and lift them off the glass;
If the vehicle needs to be stopped for longer
than one month, the following precautions
must be taken:
The snow chains may be applied only to
the front wheel tyres (drive wheels).
❒slightly open the windows;
❒ park the vehicle indoors in a dry and, pos-
Check the tension of the chains after the
first few metres have been driven.
❒ cover the vehicle with a piece of fabric or
perforated plastic sheet; do not use com-
pact plastic tarpaulins, which prevent hu-
midity from evaporating from the surface
of the vehicle;
sibly, well-ventilated place;
❒ engage a gear and check that the hand-
brake is not engaged;
❒ disconnect the negative terminal of the
battery and check charge (see paragraph
“Battery” in section “Maintenance and
care”);
Keep your speed down when
snow chains are fitted. Do not
exceed 50 km/h. Avoid pot-
holes, steps and pavements
and also avoid driving long distances on
roads not covered with snow in order
to prevent damaging the vehicle and
the roadbed.
❒ inflate tyres to a pressure of +0.5 bar
above the normal specified pressure and
check it at intervals;
❒ do not drain the engine cooling system.
❒ clean and protect the painted parts using
protective wax;
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