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SnOW cHAInS
In wintry conditions, snow chains
improve traction as well as the
behaviour
of the vehicle when braking.
The
snow chains must be fitted
only
to the driving wheels.
They
must
never be fitted to "space-
saver"
type spare wheels.
T
ake account of the legislation in
force in your country on the use
of
snow chains and the maximum
running
speed authorised.Advice on installation
F
If
you have to fit the chains during
a
journey, stop the vehicle on a flat
surface
on the side of the road.
F
Apply
the parking brake and
position
any wheel chocks to
prevent
movement of your vehicle.
F
Fit the chains following the
instructions provided by the
manufacturer
.
F
Move of
f gently and drive for a
few
moments, without exceeding
30
mph (50 km/h).
F
Stop
your vehicle and check that
the snow chains are correctly
tightened.It
is recommended that before you
leave,
you practise fitting the snow
chains
on a level and dry surface.
Use only the chains designed to be
fitted
to the type of wheel fitted to your
vehicle:
For
more information on snow chains,
contact a CITR
o Ë n dealer or a
qualified
workshop.
o
riginal
tyre size Maximum
link
size.
195/65
R159
mm
195/70
R15
205/65
R15
215/55
R16
215/50
R17
avoid driving on roads that have
been cleared of snow
, to avoid
damaging
your vehicle's tyres and the
road
surface. If your vehicle is fitted
with
alloy wheels, check that no part of
the
chain or its fixings is in contact with
the
wheel rim.
Snow chains
QUICk HELP
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IdEntIFIcAtIO n MA r KI n GS
A. Manufacturer's plate.c . tyres and paint colour
code.
The label
c , on the front door gives:
-
the wheel and tyre sizes,
-
the
brands of tyres recommended
by
the manufacturer,
-
the tyre pressures (the tyre
pressures
must be checked when
the tyres are cold, at least once
a month),
-
the
paint colour code.
B. Serial number.
This is engraved on the front right
wheelarch.
Identification markings
