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4-6. Driving tips
Vehicles with 17-inch tires
Use the correct tire chain size when
mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire
size.
Side chain:
3 mm (0.12 in.) in diameter
10 mm (0.39 in.) in width
30 mm (1.18 in.) in length
Cross chain:
4 mm (0.16 in.) in diameter
14 mm (0.55 in.) in width
25 mm (0.98 in.) in length
Vehicles with 18-inch/19-inch tires
Tire chains cannot be mounted.
Snow tires should be used instead.
Regulations regarding the use of tire
chains vary depending on location and
type of road. Always check local regu-
lations before installing chains.
Q Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when
installing and removing chains:
O Install and remove tire chains in a safe
location.
O Install tire chains on the front tires. Do not
install tire chains on the rear tires.
O Install tire chains on front tires as tightly
as possible. Retighten chains after driving
0.5 - 1.0 km (1/4 - 1/2 mile).
O Install tire chains following the instruc-
tions provided with the tire chains.
To enable the windshield wipers to be
lifted when heavy snow or icy condi-
tions are expected, change the rest
position of the windshield wipers from
the retracted position below the hood
to the service position using the wiper
lever. (P.214)
Selecting tire chains
Regulations on the use of tire
chains (vehicles with 17-inch
tires)
A
B
C
D
E
F
Q Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters may not function correctly
when tire chains are fitted.
Windshield wipers
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