Selecting Tire Chains; Regulations On The Use Of Snow Chains; Tire Chain Installation - Toyota IQ 2012 Owner's Manual

Selecting tire chains

Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the snow chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire size.

Regulations on the use of snow chains

 Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to loca-
tion and type of road. Always check local regulations before install-
ing chains.
 Install the chains on the front tires.
 Retighten the chains after driving 0.5 - 1.0 km (1/4 - 1/2 mile).
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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.
 Install tire chains on the front tires only. Do not install tire chains on the
rear tires.
 Install tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible.
 Install tire chains following the instructions provided in the accompanying
instructions.
 If wheel ornaments are used, they will be scratched by the chain band,
so remove the ornaments before putting on the chains.
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2-5. Driving information
Side chain
3 mm (0.12 in.) in diameter
10 mm (0.39 in.) in width
30 mm (1.18 in.) in length
Cross chain
4 mm (0.16 in.) in diameter
14 mm (0.55 in.) in width
25 mm (0.98 in.) in length
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