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TYRE CHAINS
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Tyre chains are only permitted on the
front wheels.
Only use tyre chains designed to be used
with tyre type of the vehicle. For 16 inch
and 17 inch tyres (M+S and AllSeasons
excluded), only use 120 (9mm) tyre
chains.
WARNING The use of tyre chains and
the maximum allowed speed is regulated
by country-specific legislation.
332)
When fitting the tyre chains follow
the instructions provided by the
manufacturer of the tyre chains.
After having fitted the tyre chains, stop
the vehicle after having driven a short
distance and make sure that the tyre
chains are correctly tightened.
Jeep has tested and approved the Polaire
XP9 tyre chains to increase traction in
snowy condition.
WARNING Using non-recommended
tyre chains or using tyre chains on
other sized tyres can damage the
suspensions, body, wheels and/or brakes
lines. Damages caused by using non-
recommended tyre chains or incorrectly
installing tyre chains, are not covered by
the warranty.
Temporary spare wheel
The use of tyre chains is not permitted
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on the temporary spare wheel.
WARNING
327) If winter tyres with a lower speed
rating than that indicated in the
Registration Document are used,
do not exceed the maximum speed
corresponding to the speed rating of the
tyres used.
328) If the pressure is too low, this can
result in considerable tyre warmup
and internal damage, leading to tread
separation and even to tyre blow-out at
high speeds.
329) For specific tyres the recommended
tyre pressure as shown in the tyre
pressure table may exceed the maximum
tyre pressure as indicated on the tyre.
Never exceed the maximum tyre pressure
as indicated on the tyre.
330) The use of unsuitable tyres or wheels
may lead to accidents and will invalidate
the vehicle operating permit.
331) Use of unsuitable tyres or wheel
covers could lead to sudden pressure loss
and thereby accidents.
332) Damage may lead to tyre blowout.
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