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Driving your vehicle
Tire chains
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Since the sidewalls on some radial
tires are thinner than other types of
tires, they may be damaged by
mounting certain types of tire
chains on them. Therefore, the use
of snow tires is recommended
instead of tire chains. Do not mount
tire chains on vehicles equipped with
aluminum wheels; if unavoidable,
use AutoSock (fabric snow chain).
Install the tire chain after reviewing
the instructions provided with the
tire chains.
Damage to your vehicle caused by
improper tire chain use is not cov-
ered by your vehicle manufacturer's
warranty.
NOTICE
Install AutoSock (fabric snow
chain) on the front tires for FWD
vehicles or for AWD vehicles. It
should be noted that installing
AutoSock (fabric snow chain) on
the tires will provide a greater
5
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driving force, but will not prevent
side skids.
Do not install studded tires with-
out first checking local and munic-
ipal regulations for possible
restrictions against their use.
CAUTION
When using AutoSock (fabric
snow chain):
Wrong size chains or improperly
installed chains can damage your
vehicle's brake lines, suspension,
body and wheels.
If you hear noise caused by chains
contacting the body, retighten the
chain to prevent contact with the
vehicle body.
To prevent body damage,
retighten the chains after driving
0.3~0.6 miles (0.5~1.0 km).
Chain installation
When installing AutoSock (fabric
snow chain), follow the manufac-
turer's instructions and mount them
as tightly possible. Drive slowly (less
than 20 mph (30 km/h)) with chains
installed. If you hear the chains con-
tacting the body or chassis, stop
and tighten them. If they still make
contact, slow down until the noise
stops.
Remove the AutoSock (fabric snow
chain) as soon as you begin driving
on cleared roads.
Winter driving
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