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5-6. Driving tips
Vehicles with 225/60R18 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 235/55R19 tires
Tire chains cannot be mounted.
Snow tires should be used instead.
Regulations regarding the use of
tire chains vary depending on loca-
tion and type of road. Always check
local regulations before installing
chains.
■ Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when
installing and removing chains:
● Install and remove tire chains in a safe
location.
● Install tire chains on the front tires
only. Do not install tire chains on the
rear tires.
● Install tire chains on front tires as
tightly as possible. Retighten chains
after driving 0.5 - 1.0 km (1/4 - 1/2
mile).
● Install tire chains following the instruc-
tions provided with the tire chains.
■ Consumption of fuel and electricity
In cold temperatures, resistance of the
parts of a vehicle (transmission, tires,
etc.) generally increases, resulting in
increase of energy consumption. As a
result, fuel economy is likely to
decrease.
Consumption of fuel and electricity of
this vehicle is also likely to become
worse in cold temperatures.
Selecting tire chains
Regulations on the use of
tire chains (except
235/55R19 tires)
A
B
D
E
F
■ Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters may not function cor-
rectly when tire chains are fitted.
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