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Driving your vehicle Winter driving
the snow chain connecting hooks may
be damaged from contacting vehicle
components causing the snow chains
to come loose from the tire. Make sure
the snow chains are SAE class "S" cer
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tified.
僅 Always check chain installation for
proper mounting after driving approx
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imately 0.3 to 0.6 miles (0.5 to 1 km)
to ensure safe mounting. Retighten or
remount the chains if they are loose.
僅 Fabric-type chains must be used on
the vehicle with 18/19 inch (235/
60R18, 235/55R19) tires
Chain installation
When installing tire chains, follow the
manufacturer's instructions and mount
them as tightly as possible. Drive slowly
(less than 20 mph (30 km/h)) with
chains installed. If you hear the chains
contacting the body or chassis, stop and
tighten them. If they still make contact,
slow down until the noise stops. Remove
the tire chains as soon as you begin driv
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ing on cleared roads.
When mounting snow chains, park the
vehicle on level ground away from traf
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fic. Turn on the vehicle Hazard Warning
Flasher and place a triangular emer
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gency warning device behind the vehicle
(if available). Always place the vehicle in
P (Park), apply the parking brake and
turn off the engine before installing
snow chains.
Mounting chains
When mounting snow chains, park the
vehicle on level ground away from traf
-
fic. Turn on the vehicle Hazard Warning
flashers and place a triangular emer
-
gency warning device behind the vehicle
if available. Always place the vehicle in P
(Park), apply the parking brake and turn
off the engine before installing snow
chains.
Tire chains
僅 The use of chains may adversely
affect vehicle handling.
僅 Do not exceed 20 mph (30 km/h) or
the chain manufacturer's recom
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mended speed limit, whichever is
lower.
僅 Drive carefully and avoid bumps,
holes, sharp turns, and other road
hazards, which may cause the vehicle
to bounce.
僅 Avoid sharp turns or locked wheel
braking.
Snow chains
僅 Chains that are the wrong size or
improperly installed can damage your
vehicle's brake lines, suspension,
body and wheels.
僅 Stop driving and re-tighten the chains
any time you hear them hitting the
vehicle.
Use high quality ethylene glycol
coolant
Your vehicle is delivered with high qual
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ity ethylene glycol coolant in the cooling
system. It is the only type of coolant that
should be used because it helps prevent
corrosion in the cooling system, lubri
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cates the water pump and prevents
freezing. Be sure to replace or replenish
your coolant refer to "Normal mainte
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nance schedule - Turbo Models" on page
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