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Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when
braking.
ta
ke account of the legislation in force in your
country on the use of snow chains and the
maximum running speed authorised.
th
e snow chains must be fitted only
to the front wheels.
t
h
ey must never
be fitted to "space-saver" type spare
wheels.
For more information on snow chains,
contact a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Advice on installation
F If you have to fit the chains during a journey, stop the vehicle on a flat sur face
on the side of the road.
F
A
pply the parking brake and position any
wheel chocks to prevent movement of your
vehicle.
F
F
it the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
F
M
ove off gently and drive for a few
moments, without exceeding 30 mph
(50
km/h).
F
S
top your vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened.
Avoid driving with snow chains on roads
that have been cleared of snow, to
avoid damaging your vehicle's tyres and
the road sur face. 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.
us
e only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle.
Original tyre size Chain specification
225/55 R17 Maximum link size :
9 mm
245/45 R18
It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry sur face.
Practical information
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Identification markingsVarious visible markings for the identification and tracing of your vehicle.
A.
V
ehicle Identification Number (VIN)
under the bonnet.
t
h
is number is engraved on the bodywork
near the damper support.
th
e tyre pressures must be checked
when the tyres are cold, at least once
a month.
Low tyre pressures increase fuel
consumption.
B.
V
ehicle identification Number (VIN) on
the windscreen lower crossmember.
t
h
is number is indicated on a self-
adhesive label which is visible through the
windscreen. C.
M
anufacturer's label.
t
h
e VIN is indicated on a self-destroying
label affixed to the door aperture, on the
driver's side.
D.
T
yre/paint label.
t
h
is label is fitted to the middle pillar, on
the driver's side. It bears the following information:
-
t
he tyre inflation pressures with and without
load,
-
t
he tyre sizes,
-
t
he inflation pressure of the spare wheel,
-
t
he paint colour code.
th
e use of snow chains is only
authorised on the front wheels.
th
e selector must be in 4WD mode.
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