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3-5. Driving when it is cold
INFORMATION
Observe the following precautions when installing, removing, and handling tire chains:
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Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
Install tire chains to the front tires only.
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Do not install tire chains to the rear tires.
Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.
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Install tire chains to the front tires as tightly as possible. Retighten the chains after
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driving 1/4 - 1/2 mile (0.5 - 1.0 km).
WARNING
Observe the following precautions when tire chains are installed to the vehicle.
Failure to do so may lead to the vehicle not being able to be driven safely.
Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being used, or 30
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mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.
Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
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Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting operations
that cause sudden engine braking.
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Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle control is
maintained.
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Do not use LTA (Lane Tracing Assist).
Do not use LDA (Lane Departure Alert).
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NOTICE
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Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly when tire
chains are fitted.
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Selecting tire chains
Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains. Chain size is
regulated for each tire size.
Vehicles with 235/60R18 tires
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