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Tire chains
Since the sidewalls of radial tires are
thinner
, they can be damaged by
mounting some types of snow chains
on them. Therefore, the use of snow
tires is recommended instead of snow
chains. Do not mount tire chains on ve‐
hicles equipped with aluminum wheels;
snow chains may cause damage to the
wheels. If snow chains must be used,
use AutoSock (fabric snow chain). Dam‐
age to your vehicle caused by improper
snow chain use is not covered by your
vehicle manufacturers warranty.
When using tire chains, install tire
chains only on the front tires.
CAUTION
Always check chain installation for
proper
mounting after driving ap‐
proximately 0.5 to 1 km (0.3 to
0.6 miles) to ensure safe mounting.
Retighten or remount the chains if
they are loose.
Chain installation
When installing AutoSock (fabric snow
chain), follow the manufacturer's in‐
structions and mount them as tightly
possible. Drive slowly (less than
30 km/h (20 mph)) with chains instal‐
led.
If you hear the chains contacting the
body or chassis, stop and tighten them.
If they still make contact, slow down
until it stops. Remove the chains as
soon as you begin driving on cleared
roads.
WARNING
n
Mounting chains
When
mounting snow chains, park
the vehicle on level ground away
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from traffic. Turn on the vehicle
Hazard
Warning flashers and place a
triangular emergency warning device
behind the vehicle if available. Al‐
ways place the vehicle in P (Park),
apply the parking brake and turn off
the vehicle before installing snow
chains.
WARNING
n
Tir
e chains
• The use of chains may adversely
affect v
ehicle handling.
• Do not exceed 30 km/h (20
mph)
or the chain manufacturer’s rec‐
ommended speed limit, whichever
is lower.
• Drive carefully and avoid bumps,
holes,
sharp turns, and other road
hazards, which may cause the ve‐
hicle to bounce.
• Avoid sharp turns or locked-wheel
braking.
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