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USER MAINTENANCE: Engine and chassis
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ASSEMBLY OF SNOW CHAINS
Side chain
Mount the snow chains on the front tires
as tightly as possible. Do not use chains
on the rear tires. Tighten the chains again
after driving 0.5 - 1 km.
Carefully follow the chain manufacturer's
instructions when fitting chains to tires.
Transverse chain
The use of snow chains can scratch the
wheel covers, so remove them, if used, before
fitting the chains.
WARNING
CHOICE OF SNOW CHAINS
• Do not exceed a speed of 50 km/h or the speed
recommended by the chain manufacturer,
whichever is lower.
Use chains of the correct size.
215/50R17 tires: Do not use snow chains on
215/50R17 tires.
• Drive carefully to avoid bumps, potholes and
sharp turns. This could cause the vehicle to
bounce.
Replace the 215/50R17 tires with winter tires
of the same size.
Tires 195/65R15 and 205/55R16: Use the
following type of chains:
• Avoid sharp turns or braking with locked wheels,
as the use of snow chains may adversely affect
vehicle handling.
mm
A Side chain diameter B Cross
3,0
4,0
chain diameter The regulations
regarding the use of snow chains vary depending
on the location or type of road, so always familiarize
yourself with the conditions of their use before
installing them.
• Drive carefully with chains installed. Before
entering corners, slow down to avoid loss of
controllability of the vehicle. Otherwise, an
accident could occur.
NOTICE
NOTICE
u If the wrong combination of tires and chains is
used, the chains can damage the vehicle body.
Do not attempt to use snow chains on a
compact spare wheel as this could result
in damage to both the wheel and the vehicle.
u Using snow chains on 215/50R17 tires can
damage the vehicle body.
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