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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.
They
must never be fitted to "space-
saver" type spare wheels.
T
ake 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
eugeo T dealer or a
qualified workshop.
o
riginal tyre size Maximum link
size.
195/65 R15
9 mm
195/70 R15
205/65 R15
215/55 R16
215/50 R17
Avoid driving with chains 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.
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Without lifting (4 wheels on the
road)
You should always use a towing arm.
BeINg toWeD
This procedure involves the use of
the towing eye supplied with the tools
for changing a wheel.
From the front
- unclip the cover by pressing the
bottom part.
-
Fully screw in the removable towing
eye.
From the rear
- unclip the cover using a coin or the
flat part of the towing eye,
-
Fully screw in the removable towing
eye. When towing with the engine
switched of
f, there is no braking or
steering assistance.
Lifting (only 2 wheels on the
road)
It is preferable to raise the vehicle
using professional lifting equipment. Vehicles fitted with a manual
gearbox (Diesel version)
In the case of vehicles fitted with
a manual gearbox, the gear lever
must be in neutral, failure to observe
this special condition may result in
damage to transmission and braking
components and the absence of
braking assistance when the engine is
started again.
Chapter 8, "Changing a wheel"
section.
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Having your vehicle towed
