484 5-5. Driving tips
WARNING
■ When parking the vehicle When parking the vehicle without applying the parking brake, make
sure to chock the wheels. If you do not chock the wheels, the vehicle may move unexpectedly, possibly resulting in an accident.
Selecting tire chains
Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains. Chain size is regulated for each tire size.
Side chain: 0.12 in.( 3 mm) in diameter 0.39 in.( 10 mm) in width
1.18 in.( 30 mm) in length Cross chain:
0.16 in.( 4 mm) in diameter
Regulations on the use of tire chains
Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary depending on location and type of road. Always check local regulations before installing chains.
■ Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:
●Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
●Install tire chains on the front tires only. Do not install tire chains on the rear tires.
●Install tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible. Retighten
chains after driving 1 / 4- 1 / 2 mile( 0.5- 1.0 km).
●Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.
NOTICE
■ Fitting tire chains( vehicle with the tire pressure warning system)
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function
correctly when tire chains are fitted.
0.55 in.( 14 mm) in width 0.98 in.( 25 mm) in length