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Braking performance can be adversely
affected if snow or ice adheres to the
brake components. If this situation
occurs, drive the vehicle slowly,
releasing the accelerator pedal and
lightly applying the brakes several
times until the brake performance
returns to normal.
qSnow Tyres
WARNING
Use only the same size and type tyres
(snow, radial, or non-radial) on all
four wheels:
Using tyres different in size or type is
dangerous. Your vehicle's handling
could be greatly affected and result in
an accident.
CAUTION
Check local regulations before using
studded tyres.
Use snow tyres on all four wheels
Do not exceed the maximum permissible
speed for your snow tyres or legal speed
limits.
Europe
When snow tyres are used, select the
specified size and pressure (page 9-10).
qTyre Chains
Check local regulations before using tyre
chains.
CAUTION
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Chains may affect handling.
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Do not go faster than 50 km/h (30
mph) or the chain manufacturer's
recommended limit, whichever is
lower.
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Drive carefully and avoid bumps,
holes, and sharp turns.
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Avoid locked-wheel braking.
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Do not use chains on a temporary
spare tyre; it may result in damage to
the vehicle and to the tyre. Your
vehicle is not equipped with a
factory installed temporary spare
tyre.
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Do not use chains on roads that are
free of snow or ice. The tyres and
chains could be damaged.
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Chains may scratch or chip
aluminium wheels.
NOTE
If your vehicle is equipped with the tyre
pressure monitor ing system, the system
may not function correctly when using
tyre chains.
Install the chains on the front tyres only.
Do not use chains on the rear tyres.
Before Driving
Driving Tips
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