Kia XCeed 2020 Owner's Manual page 492

Driving your vehicle
use is not covered by your vehicle
manufacturers warranty.
Install tire chains only on the front
tires.
CAUTION
• Make sure the snow chains are
the correct size and type for
your tires. Incorrect snow chains
can cause damage to the vehicle
body and suspension and may
not be covered by your vehicle
manufacturer warranty. Also,
the snow chain connecting hooks
may be damaged from contacting
vehicle components causing the
snow chains to come loose from
the tire. Make sure the snow
chains are SAE class "S" certified.
• Always check chain installation
for proper mounting after driving
approximately 0.5 to 1 km (0.3
to 0.6 miles) to ensure safe
mounting. Retighten or remount
the chains if they are loose.
• Even with the appropriate chain
installed, do not make a full
turn(turn the steering wheel fully
to one side) when driving the
vehicle. (If you are making a full
turn, drive with the speed below
10km/h.)
• If your vehicle has 225/40R18 size
tires, do not use tire chain; they
can damage your vehicle (wheel,
suspension and body).
Distance 4 Distance 3 Distance 2 Distance 1
Chain installation
When installing chains, follow the
manufacturer's instructions and
mount them as tightly as you can.
Drive slowly with chains installed. If
you hear the chains contacting the
body or chassis, stop and tighten
them. If they still make contact,
slow down until it stops. Remove the
chains as soon as you begin driving
on cleared roads.
WARNING
Mounting chains
When mounting snow chains, park
the vehicle on level ground away
from traffic. Turn on the vehicle
Hazard Warning flashers and place
a triangular emergency warning
device behind the vehicle if available.
Always place the vehicle in P (Park),
apply the parking brake and turn off
the engine before installing snow
chains.
WARNING
Tire chains
• The use of chains may adversely
affect vehicle handling.
• Do not exceed 30 km/h (20 mph)
or the chain manufacturer's
recommended speed limit,
whichever is lower.
• Drive carefully and avoid bumps,
holes, sharp turns, and other road
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