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4-6. Driving tips
WARNING
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When parking the vehicle
When parking the vehicle without
applying the parking brake, make
sure to chock the wheels. If you
do not chock the wheels, the vehi-
cle may move unexpectedly, pos-
sibly resulting in an accident.
Selecting tire chains
Vehicles without 225/55R19
tires
Use the correct tire chain size
when mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each
tire size.
Side chain:
0.12 in. (3 mm) in diameter
A
0.39 in. (10 mm) in width
B
1.18 in. (30 mm) in length
C
Cross chain:
0.16 in. (4 mm) in diameter
D
0.55 in. (14 mm) in width
E
0.98 in. (25 mm) in length
F
Vehicles with 225/55R19 tires
Tire chains cannot be mounted.
Snow tires should be used
instead.
Regulations on the use of
tire chains (except
225/55R19 tires)
Regulations regarding the use
of tire chains vary depending on
location and type of road.
Always check local regulations
before installing chains.
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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
only. Do not install tire chains on
the rear tires.
●
Install tire chains on front 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 tire
chains.
NOTICE
■
Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves
and transmitters may not function
correctly when tire chains are fit-
ted.
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