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SNOW CHAINS
Use of snow chains should be in compli-
ance with local regulations.
Snow chains should only be applied to
the driving wheels (front wheels).
Check the tension of the chains after the
first few metres have been driven.
Use snow chains with reduced size: for
tyres 215/55 R16" use snow chains
with reduced size with max protrusion
beyond the tyre profile of 12 mm.
Use of snow chains may be compulso-
ry also for cars with four-wheel drive.
On 3.2 JTS version
snow chains shall be fit-
ted to FRONT wheels.
IMPORTANT Snow chains cannot be
fitted to the space-saver spare wheel (for
versions/markets, where provided). So,
if a front (drive) wheel is punctured and
chains are needed, a rear wheel should
be fitted to the front of the car and the
spare wheel should be fitted to the rear
(adjust tyre pressure to the specified val-
ue as soon as possible). This way with
two normal drive wheels, snow chains can
be fitted to them to solve an emergency.
On tyres 225/50 R17"
only
"spider"
chains can be used.
Tyres 235/45 R18"
cannot be fitted with
snow chains due to in-
terference with fender.
WARNING
Keep your speed down
when snow chains are
fitted. Do not exceed
40 km/h. Avoid pot-
holes, steps and pave-
ments and avoid also to drive
for long distances on roads not
covered with snow to prevent
damaging the car and the
roadbed.
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Disengage the ASR sys-
tem when snow chains
are fitted. Press button
ASR/VDC (see paragraph "ASR
system" in section "Dashboard
and controls").
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