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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.
t
hey
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
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.
u se only the chains designed to be
fitted to the type of wheel fitted to your
vehicle:
For more information on snow chains,
contact a P
euge O t
dealer or a
qualified workshop. Original tyre
size Maximum link
size.
195/65 R15
9 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
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IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS
A. Manufacturer's plate.C. Tyres and paint colour code.
t
he 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
.
t
his is engraved on the front right
wheelarch.
Identification markings
