Snow Chains - Alfa Romeo Spider 2008 Owner's Manual

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 4-wheel drive.
On 3.2 JTS versions,
snow chains shall be fit-
ted on the FRONT axle.
IMPORTANT Snow chains cannot be
fitted to the space-saver spare wheel
(where provided). So, if a front (drive)
wheel is punctured and chains are need-
ed, 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 value as soon as possi-
ble). This way with two normal drive
wheels, snow chains can be fitted to them
to solve an emergency.
Tyres 235/45 R18"
cannot be fitted with
snow chains due to in-
terference with fender.
On tyres 225/50 R17"
only "spider"
chains can be used.
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.
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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