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Side chain
Cross chain
TIRE CHAIN SELECTION
Use the tire chains of correct size.
For P215/60R16 and P215/55R17 tires,
use the following type chains.
mm (in.)
A Diameter of side chain 3 (0.12)
B Width of side chain 10 (0.39)
C Length of side chain 30 (1.18)
D Diameter of cross chain 4 (0.16)
E Width of cross chain 14 (0.55)
F Length of cross chain 25 (0.98)
Regulations regarding the use of tire
chains vary according to location or
type of road, so always check local reg-
ulations before installing chains.CHAIN INSTALLATION
Install the chains on the front tires as
tightly as possible. Do not use tire
chains on the rear tires. Retighten
chains after driving 0.5—1.0 km
(1/4—1/2 mile).
When installing chains on your tires, care-
fully follow the instructions of the chain
manufacturer.
If wheel covers are used, they will be
scratched by the chain band, so remove
the covers before putting on the chains.
If the chains are installed, the tire pres-
sure warning system may not operate
properly. For details, see “Tire pressure
warning system” on page 151 in Section
1−7.
CAUTION
Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or
the chain manufacturer ’s recom-
mended speed limit, whichever is
lower.
Drive carefully avoiding bumps,
holes, and sharp turns, which may
cause the vehicle to bounce.
Avoid sharp turns or locked wheel
braking, as use of chains may ad-
versely affect vehicle handling.
When driving with chains installed,
be sure to drive carefully. Slow
down before entering curves to
avoid losing control of the vehicle.
Otherwise an accident may occur.
NOTICE
Do not attempt to use a tire chain on
the compact spare tire, as it may re-
sult in damage to the vehicle as well
as the tire.
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Engine compartment
Tires
Ti r e siz e
P215/60R16 94VFront
P215/55R17 93V200 (2.0, 29)
220 (2.2, 32)Rear
200 (2.0, 29)
220 (2.2, 32)Wheel size
1661/2 JJ
177 JJ
Compact spare tire kPa (kgf/cm
2 or bar, psi) Wheel size
T155/70R17 110M 420 (4.2, 60) 17 4T
W h eel nu t to rq u e, N·m (kg f· m, ft· l b f ) :
104 (10.5, 77)
NOTE: For a complete information on tires (e.g. replacing tires or replacing
wheels), see “Checking tire inflation pressure” through “Aluminum
wheel precautions”, pages 305 through 313, in Section 7−2. Tire size and cold tire inflation pressure:
kPa (kgf/cm
2 or bar, psi)
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