Toyota Prius V 2016 Manual page 264

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4-6. Driving tips
When driving the vehicle
Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and
the vehicle ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road con-
ditions.
When parking the vehicle
Park the vehicle and shift the shift position to P and block the wheel
under the vehicle without setting the parking brake. The parking brake
may freeze up, preventing it from being released.
Selecting tire chains
Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains. Chain
size is regulated for each tire size.
 Side chain
1
0.12 in. (3.0 mm)
2
1.18 in. (30.0 mm)
3
0.39 in. (10.0 mm)
 Cross chain
4
0.16 in. (4.0 mm)
5
0.98 in. (25.0 mm)
6
0.55 in. (14.0 mm)
Regulations on the use of tire chains
Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on loca-
tion 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.
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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
driving 1/4 - 1/2 mile (0.5 - 1.0 km).
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Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.
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