Snow Chains; Advice On Installation - CITROËN DS3 Handbook

Snow chains

In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when braking.
The snow chains must be fitted only
to the front wheels. They must never
be fitted to "space-saver" type spare
wheels.
Take account of the legislation in force
in your country on the use of snow
chains and the maximum running
speed authorised.
Avoid driving with snow chains on
roads that have been cleared of snow,
to avoid damaging your vehicle's tyres
and the road surface. If your vehicle
is fitted with alloy wheels, check that
no part of the chain or its fixings is in
contact with the wheel rim.
It is strongly recommended that before
you leave, you practise fitting the snow
chains on a level and dry surface.

Advice on installation

F If you have to fit the chains during a journey, stop the vehicle on a flat surface on the side of the
road.
F Apply the parking brake and position any wheel chocks to prevent movement of your vehicle.
F Fit the chains following the instructions provided by the manufacturer.
F Move off gently and drive for a few moments, without exceeding 30 mph (50 km/h).
F Stop your vehicle and check that the snow chains are correctly tightened.
Use only the chains designed to be fitted to the type of wheel fitted to your vehicle:
Vehicle
DS3
DS3 RaCING
For more information on snow chains, contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Original tyre size
185/65 R15
195/55 R16
205/45 R17
215/40 R18
Maximum link size.
9 mm
not chainable
not chainable