Winter Operation; Winter Tyres; Snow Chains - KODA Citigo Owner's Manual

Winter operation

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

Winter tyres

Snow chains

Winter tyres
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 136.
Fitting winter tyres will significantly improve the handling of your vehicle when
driving in wintry road conditions. Summer tyres have less grip on ice, snow and at
temperatures below 7 °C. This is especially true of wide tyres or high-speed tyres.
In order to achieve the best possible handling properties, winter tyres must be fit-
ted on all 4 wheels, the minimum tread depth must be 4 mm and tyres must be
no older than 4 years.
Winter tyres of a lower speed category can be used provided that the permissible
maximum speed of these tyres is not exceeded even if the possible maximum
speed of the vehicle is higher.
For the sake of the environment
Fit the summer tyres on again in good time as they provide better handling prop-
erties, a shorter braking distance, less tyre noise, and reduced tyre wear on roads
which are free of snow and ice as well as at temperatures above 7 °C. The fuel
consumption is also lower.
Snow chains
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 136.
When driving in wintry road conditions, snow chains improve not only traction,
but also the braking performance.
Snow chains must only be mounted on the front wheels.
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General Maintenance
For technical reasons, it is only permissible to fit snow chains with the following
wheel/tyre combinations.
Tyre size
165/70 R14
Only fit snow chains with links and locks not larger than 15 mm.
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Remove the full wheel trims before installing the snow chains.
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CAUTION
The chains must be removed when driving on roads which are free of snow. They
adversely affect the handling of your vehicle, damage the tyres and are rapidly
destroyed.
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Rim
5J x 14 ET 35
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