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Using Snow Chains
WARNING:
Do not exceed
30 mph (50 km/h). Failure to follow this instruction could result in the loss of control of your vehicle, personal injury or death.
WARNING:
Do not use snow chains on snow-free roads.
WARNING:
Only fit snow chains to specified tires.
WARNING:
If your vehicle is fitted with wheel trims, remove them before fitting snow chains. |
Your vehicle has all-weather tires designed to provide traction in all weather conditions. In some conditions you may need to use snow chains or cables.
Snow Chain Use by Tire Size
| Tire Size | Variant3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive - Vehicles With Single Rear Wheels | Rear Wheel Drive - Vehicles With Dual Rear Wheels | All-Wheel Drive | |
| 195/75R16C | N/A | N/A | Yes.1 | N/A |
| 205/75R16C | N/A | N/A | Yes.1 | Yes.2 |
| 215/65R15C | Yes. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 215/65R16C | Use special snow chain use wheel kit 16x5.5J with 185/75R16C 104/102 tires.4 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 235/65R16C 115/113 | Use special snow chain use wheel kit 16x5.5J with 185/75R16C 104/102 tires.4 | Yes. | N/A | Yes.2 |
| 235/65R16C 121/119 | Use special snow chain use wheel kit 16x5.5J with 195/75R16C 107/105.4 | Yes. | N/A | Yes.2 |
1Only fit snow chains to the outer tires.
2Only fit snow chains to the rear tires.
3To ascertain the variant of your vehicle, refer to the vehicle identification plate.
4Alternative wheels that permit the use of snow chains or cables are available to purchase from an authorized dealer as part of a special snow chain use wheel kit.
Note:
Maintain correct tire pressures.
Note:
The anti-lock brake system continues to correctly operate.
Note:
We recommend that you switch the traction control system off. See
Using Traction Control.
Do not use self-tensioning snow chains.
Avoid fully loading your vehicle.
Only use SAE Class S snow chains or cables of
0.4 in (10 mm) or smaller in diameter.
We recommend that steel wheels of the correct size and specification are used. Snow chains or cables could damage alloy wheels.
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