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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.
Use only the chains designed to be
fitted to the type of wheel fitted to your
vehicle:
For more information on snow chains,
contact a CITROËN 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 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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IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS
A. Manufacturer's plate.C. Tyres and paint colour code.
B. Serial number.
This is located on the right-hand
middle pillar.
1 - VF… Type serial number.
2 - Gross vehicle weight (GVW).
3 - Gross train weight (GTW).
4.1 - Maximum weight on front axle.
4.2 - Maximum weight on rear axle. This is engraved on the front right
wheelarch.
The label C, on the front door gives:
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the wheel and tyre sizes,
-
the tyre pressures, laden and
unladen
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the tyre pressure for the spare
wheel,
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the paint colour code.The tyre pressures should be
checked when the tyres are cold,
at least once a month.
Identification markings
