Toyota Lexusc Owner's Handbook Manual page 694

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Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary
according to location or type of road. Always check the
local regulations before installing chains.
NOTICE
If the wrong combination of tire and chain is used, the
chains could damage the vehicle body.
Chain installation
Install the chains on the front tires as tightly as possible.
Do not use tire chains on the rear tires. Retighten chains
after driving 0.5 — 1.0 km (1/4 — 1/2 mile).
When installing chains on your tires, carefully follow the
instructions of the chain manufacturer.
CAUTION
D Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or the chain
manufacturer's
recommended
whichever is lower.
D Drive carefully avoiding bumps, holes, and sharp
turns, which may cause the vehicle to bounce.
D Avoid sharp turns or locked-wheel braking, as use of
chains may adversely affect vehicle handling.
D When driving with chains installed, be sure to drive
carefully. Slow down before entering curves to avoid
losing control of the vehicle. Otherwise an accident
may occur.
D Vehicles
suspension: When installing the tire chains, be sure
to turn off the height control and stop the engine.
Otherwise, the vehicle height may change in the
automatic
unexpected accident. For details, see page 496.
If the chains are installed, the tire pressure warning
speed
limit,
system may not operate properly. See "Tire pressure
warning system" on page 512.
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