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Holden VE Ute Owner Manual (MY12.5) - 2012 - CRC - 6/28/12
10-42 Vehicle Care
If any of these problems exists,
have the vehicle checked by a
Holden Dealer.
Tyre condition is checked when the
vehicle is serviced by a Holden
Dealer. They are able to diagnose
any unusual signs of wear. If t yres
are rotated, it is recommended that
balance be checked at the
same time.
Tyre Chains
Due to lack of clearance, tyre chains
cannot be fitted to vehicles
equipped with the following wheel
and tyre configurations:
.
245/45R18 18 x 8
.
245/40R19 19 x 8
.
245/40R19 19 x 8.5
.
245/35R20 20 x 8 / 20 x 8.5
If these vehicles need to be driven
in the snow, consider changing to
the following wheel and tyre
configurations:
.
225/60R16 16 x 7
(suitable for V6 vehicles only)
.
225/55R17 17 x 7
(suitable for V6 and V8 vehicles)
Note: SS V-Series vehicles cannot
be fitted with smaller wheels to
allow for tyre chain fitti ng.
Tyre chains should be fitted on the
rear wheels only.
Remove large hub caps and valve
extensions that contact parts of the
chain.
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WARNING
Tyre chains may only be used at
speeds up to 50 km/h. Tyre
chains should only be used for
short distances if the roads are
not snow covered. The hard road
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WARNIN G (Continued)
surface causes rapid wear and
the chain may break. Tyre chain
links should not be thicker than
13 mm and the clasp should be
well away from the bodywork.
Thicker chains may damage the
veh icle body.
Check the tyre placard for correct
tyre pressures. See “Tyre placard”
under Wheels and Tyres on
page 10‑39.
Whenever tyre chains are fitted,
switch off the ESC. See Electr onic
Stability Control (ESC) on
page 9‑14.
Tyre Sealant and
Compressor Kit
The vehicle may have an
emergency t yre sealant and air
compressor kit in place of the jack,
tools and spare tyre. It is located
behind the driver’sseat.