Lexus SC 430 2006 Owner's Manual page 131

Tire chain installation
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Observe the following installation, removal and care precautions.
• Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
• Install tire chains on the rear tires only. Do not install tire chains on front tires.
• Install the tire chains on rear tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after
driving 1/4 - 1/2 mile (0.5 - 1.0 km)
• Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the chains.
If the chains are installed
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The tire pressure warning system may not operate properly.
CAUTION
Driving with snow tires
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Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or serious
injury.
Use tires of the specified size.
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Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
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Do not drive in excess of 72 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of snow tires
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being used.
Driving with tire chains
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Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely and a pos-
sible accident which may cause death or serious injury.
Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being used,
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or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.
Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or through potholes.
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Avoid sudden turns and braking.
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Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle control is
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maintained.
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