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Snow chains
In wintry conditions, snow chains improve
traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle
when braking.
th
e snow chains must be fitted only to
the front wheels.
ta
ke account of the legislation in force
in your country on the use of snow
chains and the maximum running speed
authorised. 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:
You can also use snow socks.
For more information, contact a PE
u
g
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t
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.
or
iginal tyre size
ty
pe of chain
215/65 R16 12 mm links
215/60 R17 K
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VA N K8 4
225/55 R17
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.
V
ehicle Identification Number (VIN)
under the bonnet.
t
h
is number is engraved on the chassis
near the right hand front wheel arch.
th
e 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.
V
ehicle Identification Number (VIN) on
the windscreen lower cross member.
t
h
is number is indicated on a self-
adhesive label which is visible through the
windscreen. C.
M
anufacturer's label.
t
h
is self-destroying label on the middle
door pillar, right or left hand side, contains
the following information:
-
t
he manufacturer's name,
-
t
he European whole vehicle type
approval number,
-
t
he vehicle identification number (VIN),
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t
he maximum authorised weight (gross
vehicle weight),
-
t
he maximum authorised weight with
trailer (gross train weight),
-
t
he maximum front axle weight,
-
t
he maximum rear axle weight.D.
T
yre/paint label.
t
h
is label on the middle door pillar, driver's
side, contains the following information:
-
t
he tyre inflation pressures, laden and
unladen,
-
t
he tyre sizes (including the tyre load
index and speed rating),
-
t
he inflation pressure for the spare
wheel,
-
t
he paint colour code.
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