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Original tyre sizeSpec ification of
chains.
205/60
R16 Maximum
link size:
9
mm
205/55
R17
225/45
R18 THULE
model
K-Summit
K34 only
For
more information on snow chains, contact a
C
ITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Use
only chains designed to be fitted the type
o
f
wheel on your vehicle:
Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when b
raking.
The
snow chains must be fitted only
t
o the front wheels. They must never
b
e fitted to "space-saver" type spare
w
heels.
Advice on installation
F If you have to fit the chains during a j
ourney, stop the vehicle on a flat sur face
o
n the side of the road.
F
A
pply the parking brake and position any
w
heel chocks to prevent movement of your
v
ehicle.
F
F
it the chains following the instructions
p
rovided by the manufacturer.
F
M
ove off gently and drive for a few
m
oments, without exceeding 30 mph
(
50 km/h).
F
S
top your vehicle and check that the snow
c
hains are correctly tightened.
Take
account
of
the
legislation
in
force
i
n your country on the use of snow
chains
and
the
maximum
running
speed
a
uthorised. Avoid
driving with snow chains on roads
t
hat have been cleared of snow, to
a
void damaging your vehicle's tyres and
t
he road sur face. If your vehicle is fitted
w
ith alloy wheels, check that no part of
t
he chain or its fixings is in contact with
t
he wheel rim.
It
is
strongly
recommended
that
before
y
ou
leave,
you
practise
fitting
the
snow
c
hains
on
a
level
and
dry
sur face.
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Practical information
340
Identification markingsVarious visible markings for the identification of your vehicle.
A.
V
ehicle Identification Number (VIN)
under the bonnet.
T
his number is engraved on the chassis
n
ear the right hand front wheel arch. The
tyre pressures must be checked
w
hen the tyres are cold, at least once
a
month.
If the tyre pressures are too low, this
increases
fuel consumption.
C.
M
anufacturer's label.
T
his self-destroying label on the middle
d
oor pillar, right or left hand side, contains
th
e
f
ollowing
i
nformation:
-
t
he manufacturer's name,
-
t
he European whole vehicle type
a
pproval number,
-
t
he vehicle identification number (VIN),
-
t
he maximum authorised weight (gross
ve
hicle
w
eight),
-
t
he maximum authorised weight with
t
railer (gross train weight),
-
t
he maximum front axle weight,
-
t
he maximum rear axle weight.D.
T
yre/paint label.
T
his label on the middle door pillar, driver's
s
ide, contains the following information:
-
t
he tyre inflation pressures, laden and
u
nladen,
-
t
he tyre sizes (including the tyre load
i
ndex and speed rating),
-
t
he inflation pressure for the spare
w
heel,
-
t
he paint colour code.
B.
V
ehicle Identification Number (VIN) on
the windscreen lower cross member.
T
his number is indicated on a self-
adhesive
label which is visible through the
w
indscreen.
Technical data
