Regulations On The Use Of Snow Chains; When Driving The Vehicle; When Parking The Vehicle; Snow Chain Installation - Toyota 2011 FJ Cruiser Service Manual

When driving the vehicle

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Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suit-
able to road conditions.

When parking the vehicle

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Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P (automatic trans-
mission) or to 1 or R (manual transmission) without setting the
parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it
from being released. If necessary, block the wheels to prevent
inadvertent sliding or creeping.

Regulations on the use of snow chains

l Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to loca-
tion and type of road. Always check local regulations before install-
ing chains.
l Install the chains on the rear tires.
l Retighten the chains after driving 1/4 - 1/2 mile (0.5 - 1.0 km).

Snow chain installation

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Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains.
Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
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Install tire chains on the rear tires only. Do not install tire chains on the
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front tires.
Install tire chains following the instructions provided in the accompanying
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instructions.
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