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4-6. Driving tips
3 mm (0.12 in.) in diameter
A
10 mm (0.39 in.) in width
B
30 mm (1.18 in.) in length
C
Cross chain:
4 mm (0.16 in.) in diameter
D
14 mm (0.55 in.) in width
E
25 mm (0.98 in.) in length
F
Vehicles with 18-inch tires/19-inch

tires
Tire chains cannot be mounted.Snow
tires should be used instead.
Regulations on the use of tire
chains
Regulations regarding the use of tire
chains vary depending on location and
type of road. Always check local regu-
lations before installing chains.
Tire chain installation
■
Observe the following precautions when
installing and removing chains:
Install and remove tire chains in a safe
●
location.
● Install tire chains on the front tires. Do not
install tire chains on the rear tires.
● Install tire chains on front tires as tightly as
possible. Retighten chains after driving
0.5 - 1.0 km (1/4 - 1/2 mile).
Install tire chains following the instruc-
●
tions provided with the tire chains.
NOTICE
Fitting tire chains (vehicles with tire
■
pressure warning system and 17-inch
tires)
The tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters may not function correctly
when tire chains are fitted.
Windshield wipers
To enable the windshield wipers to be
lifted when heavy snow or icy condi-
tions are expected, change the rest
position of the windshield wipers from
the retracted position below the hood
to the service position using the wiper
lever. (P.205)