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Snow chains
Original
tyre size Maximum
link size
195 / 60 R15 9 mm
195 / 55 R16 9 mm
205 / 45 R17 7 mm
For more information on snow chains,
contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
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.
All original tyre sizes (15", 16", 17") can be
fitted with chains.
Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
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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Practical information
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Identification markingsVarious visible markings for the identification of your vehicle.
A.
V
ehicle Identification Number (VIN) on
the front right door pillar.
T
his number is engraved on the bodywork
near the hinge.
F
or access to it, open the right-hand door. B.
V
IN on the windscreen lower
crossmember.
T
he number is on a self-adhesive label
which is visible through the windscreen. C.
M
anufacturer's label.
T
his number is indicated on a self-
destroying label affixed to the centre pillar,
on the left-hand side.
The inflation pressures must be
checked when the tyres are cold, at
least once a month.
If the inflation pressures are too low,
this increases fuel consumption.
D.
T
yre/paint label.
T
his label is affixed to the centre pillar, on
the left-hand side.
It bears the following information:
-
t
he tyre pressures, laden and unladen,
-
t
he tyre sizes (including the load index and
speed rating for the tyre),
-
t
he tyre pressure for the spare wheel,
-
t
he paint colour code.
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Technical data
