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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
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 authorised speed.
Installation tips
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 if necessary
put wheel chocks against the wheels to
prevent your vehicle from sliding.
F
F
it the chains following the instructions
provided by the manufacturer.
F
M
ove off gently and drive for a few seconds,
without exceeding 30
mph (50 km/h).
F
S
top your vehicle and check that the snow
chains are correctly tightened. It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a
level and dry sur face.
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.
Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the
type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
PERFORMANCE tyres
Use in winter conditions
Original 205/40 R18 tyres are not suitable for
u se in severe winter weather. We recommend
that you use appropriate winter tyres during
very cold periods.
If you want to fit snow chains or non-slip
covers to your vehicle, contact the dealer
network to find out about the models that
are recommended for your vehicle.
Vehicle Original tyre size Type of chain
DS 3 185/65
R15 9
mm link
195/55
R16
2 0 5 /4 5
R17 cannot be fitted with chains
DS 3 PERFORMANCE 205/40
R18 THULE K-SUMMIT K22
For more information on snow chains, contact
the dealer network or a
qualified workshop.
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Practical information
