RX350_270_EE_48D77E.book 298 ページ 2014年1月24日 金曜日 午前10時4分
2-5. Driving information
Tire chain installation
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Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:
Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
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Install tire chains on the front tires only. Do not install tire chains on the rear tires.
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Install tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains after driv-
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ing 0.5 1.0 km (1/4 1/2 mile).
Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.
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CAUTION
Driving with snow tires
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Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure 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 at speeds in excess of the speed limit or the speed limit specified for
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the snow tires being used.
Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
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Driving with tire chains
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Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely, and 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 50 km/h (30 mph), 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 opera-
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tions that cause sudden engine braking.
Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle control is
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maintained.
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