8.Maintenance
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Using Snow Chain
When driving in harsh environments such as
snowy or icy roads in winter, the use of snow
chain can increase the friction of tires and
reduce sideslip. Using snow chains, you must
follow the suggestions below:
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For driving in thick snow, it is necessary
to install snow chains on the tires. The
size and specications of the chains must
meet that of the original tires. Any non-
conformity will make adverse effect to
the vehicle's performance and safety.
Moreover, the operations such as full-load
driving, speeding, abrupt acceleration,
abrupt braking, and abrupt turning will
lead to potential dangers.
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Abrupt braking on snowy or icy roads will
cause the vehicle to drift and skid. A proper
distance from the vehicle ahead is required
for the safety during braking, and you need
to step on the brake pedal gently. Note
that the chains installed on the tires will
provide a certain amount of friction, but
they cannot prevent sideslip.
Caution
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It is required to ensure that the vehicle
with snow chains installed on its tires
can run in a balanced condition in
various weather situations. Keep in
mind that equipped with snow chains,
the vehicle may have insucient power.
Even on a good road, you need to drive
carefully. Do not exceed the prescribed
speed limit for chains, and the limit of
50km/h, whichever is lower.
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If the installation of snow chains is
required, the size and type of the chains
should meet the specifications of the
standard tires for the vehicle, otherwise
they will adversely aect the safety and
control of the vehicle.
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Tire chains must be installed on the front
tires in pairs.