Roof Racks 3 - Vauxhall ASTRA Owner's Manual

232 Driving and operation
Tyre chains 3
Limitations and further information, see
page 337.
Tyre chains are only permitted on the drive
wheels (front axle). They must be fitted to
the tyres symmetrically in order to achieve
a concentric fit.
Always use fine mesh chains that add no
more than 10 mm to the tyre tread and the
inboard sides (including chain lock).
Wheel trim on steel wheels could come into
contact with parts of the chain and be
damaged. Remove the wheel trim, see
page 252.
Tyre chains may only be used at speeds up
to 30 mph (50 km/h) and, when travelling
on roads that are free of snow, they may be
used for brief periods only since they are
subject to rapid wear on a hard road and
may snap.
Temporary spare wheel 3
Tyre chains must not be used on the
temporary spare wheel. If you need to use
tyre chains after suffering a flat front tyre,
fit the temporary spare on the rear axle
and transfer one of the rear wheels to the
front axle.
For notes on the temporary spare wheel,
see page 250.
Wheel changing, see page 252.
Correct the tyre pressure.
Deflation detection system 3, see page 218,
tyre pressure monitoring system 3, see
page 219.
Roof racks
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Warning
Disregard of these notes can lead to
injuries which may be fatal. Vehicle
passengers should be informed
accordingly.
For safety reasons, and to prevent roof
damage, we recommend use of the
Vauxhall roof rack system approved for
your vehicle.
Roof loads are not permitted on the
Astra TwinTop.
Fasten the roof rack following the
instructions that accompany the system.
Driving hints, see page 198.