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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 front wheels. They must never
be fitted to "space-saver" type spare
wheels.
Take 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 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.
Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
Original tyre size Maximum link size.215/60 R16 9 mm
225/50 R17
235/45 R18 cannot be fitted with
snow chains
235/40 R19
For more information on snow chains, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry sur face.
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Identification markingsVarious visible markings for the identification of your vehicle.
A.
ve
hicle Identification Number (
vI
N)
under the bonnet.
T
his number is engraved on the bodywork
near the damper support. The tyre pressures must be checked
when the tyres are cold, at least once
a month.
If the tyre pressures are too low, this
increases fuel consumption.
B.
ve
hicle identification Number (
vI
N) on
the windscreen lower cross member.
T
his number is indicated on a self-adhesive
label which is visible through the windscreen.
c
.
M
anufacturer's label.
T
he VIN is indicated on a self-destroying
label affixed to the door aperture, on the
passenger's side.
d
.
T
yre/paint label.
T
his label is affixed to the centre 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.
The rear quarter light cannot be etched
as it is made of polycarbonate material.
