Volkswagen Jetta Wagon 2004 Owner's Manual page 421

Snow chains
~WARNING
For your own safety, pay close at-
tention to the installation instruc-
tions pr ovided by the snow chain
manufacturer.
Snow chains can be used on the
front wheels only.
Snow chains must only be used on
tires with 195/65 R 15 or 205/55 R 16
rims .
Snow chains may not be used on the
16" spare whee l when the road
wheels have a different diameter,
such as the 17" wheels with the
sports suspension. See page 67 for
more details.
When necessary the vehicle must be
equipped with smaller tires - ask
your authorized VOLKSWAGEN
dealer.
TIPS AND ADVICE
Only use chains with fine pitch links protrud-
ing no more than
1
h
inch (15 mm). including
tensioner. from tire tread and side walls.
Wheels must rotate freely in all steering
positions w ith chains mounted to prevent
damage to body, axle or brake components.
Drive slowly and follow the chain
manufacturer's instructions.
Remove cha ins when roads are free of
snow. Otherwise.
the chains can damage
the tires and impair veh icle handling.
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