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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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QuICK HeLP
Snow chains
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IDeNtIFICAtI o N MARKIN g S
A. Manufacturer's plate. C. t
yres and paint colour code.
The label
C, on the front door
gives:
-
the wheel and tyre sizes,
-
the tyre pressures, laden and
unladen,
-
the tyre pressure of the spare
wheel,
-
the paint colour code.
The tyre pressures should be checked
when cold, at least once a month.
B. Serial number
.
This is engraved on the front right
wheelarch.
If your vehicle is fitted with the
system, refer to the "
u nder-
inflation detection" section in
Chapter 3.
Identification markings
