Toyota Yaris Sedan 2008 Quick Reference Manual page 157

2-5. Driving information
When driving the vehicle
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Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suit-
able to road conditions.
When parking the vehicle
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Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P (automatic trans-
mission) or to 1 or R (manual transmission) without setting the
parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it
from being released.
Regulations on the use of snow chains
l Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to loca-
tion and type of road. Always check local regulations before install-
ing chains.
l Use SAE Class "S" type radial tire chains, with the exception of
radial cable chains or V-bar type chains.
• Install the chains on the front tires.
• Refer to the explanation that comes with the tire chains for
installation instructions.
l Retighten the chains after driving 1/4 - 1/2 mile (0.5 - 1.0 km).
Snow chain installation
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Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains.
Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
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Install tire chains on the front tires only. Do not install tire chains on the
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rear tires.
Install the tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible.
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Install tire chains following the instructions provided in the accompanying
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instructions.
If wheel ornaments are used, they will be scratched by the chain band,
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so remove the ornaments before putting on the chains. (→P. 305)
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