085-094 Ford KA EN:081-090 Ford KA IT 14-10-2010 11:32 Pagina 93
IMPORTANT Snow chains cannot be
SNOW CHAINS
CAR INACTIVITY
fitted on the space-saver wheel. So,
if a front (drive) wheel is punctured
and chains are needed, a rear wheel
If the car is to be left inactive for longer
than a month, the following precautions
should be followed:
should be fitted to the front of the
WARNING
Never install snow chains
car and the space-saving spare wheel
❒
park the car in covered, dry and
if possible well-ventilated premises;
should be fitted to the rear. This way
on the space-saver spare
with two standard wheels at the front,
wheel.
snow chains can be fitted to them
❒
❒
engage a gear;
to solve an emergency.
check that the handbrake is not
engaged;
The use of snow chains should be
❒
disconnect battery negative terminal
and check charge (see paragraph
“Battery - Charge and electrolyte
level check” in chapter “Maintenance
and care”)
Keep your speed down
in compliance with local regulations.
when snow chains are fitted.
The snow chains may be applied
only onto the front wheel tyres
(drive wheels).
Do not exceed 50 km/h.
Avoid potholes, steps and
pavements and also avoid driving
long distances on roads not covered
with snow in order to prevent
damaging the car and the roadbed.
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clean and protect the painted parts
using protective wax;
Check the tension of the snow chains
after the first few metres have been
driven.
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