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Practical information
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Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when
braking.
Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
Original tyre
size
Maximum
link size.
195/65 R15
9 mm
205/55 R16
205/50 R17
cannot be fitted with chains
For more information on snow chains, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Advice on installation
F If you have to fit the chains during a
journey, stop the vehicle on a flat surface
on the side of the road.
F Apply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks to prevent movement of
your vehicle.
F Fit the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
F Move off gently and drive for a few
moments, without exceeding 30 mph
(50 km/h).
F Stop your vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.
Take account of the legislation in force
in your country on the use of snow
chains and the maximum running speed
authorised.
The snow chains must be fitted only
to the front wheels. They must never
be fitted to "space-saver" type spare
wheels.
Avoid driving with snow chains on roads
that have been cleared of snow, to
avoid damaging your vehicle's tyres and
the road surface. It is recommended
that before you leave, you practise
fitting the snow chains on a level and
dry surface. If your vehicle is fitted with
alloy wheels, check that no part of the
chain or its fixings is in contact with the
wheel rim.
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