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Tire chains
Since the sidewalls of radial tires are
thinner, they can be damaged by
mounting some types of snow chains
on them. Therefore, the use of snow
tires is recommended instead of snow
chains. Do not mount tire chains on ve‐
hicles equipped with aluminum wheels;
snow chains may cause damage to the
wheels. If snow chains must be used,
use the AutoSock
®
(fabric snow chain).
Damage to your vehicle caused by im‐
proper snow chain use is not covered
by your vehicle manufacturers warran‐
ty.
Install the AutoSock
®
(fabric snow
chain) only on the rear tires.
CAUTION
•
Make sure the AutoSock
®
(fabric
snow chain) are the correct size
and type for your tires. Incorrect
snow chains can cause damage to
the vehicle body and suspension
and may not be covered by your
vehicle manufacturer warranty.
•
Always check the AutoSock
®
(fab‐
ric snow chain) installation for
proper mounting after driving ap‐
proximately 0.5 to 1 km to ensure
safe mounting. Retighten or re‐
mount the AutoSock
®
(fabric snow
chain) if they are loose.
❈
AutoSock
®
is a Registered trade‐
mark of AutoSock
®
.
Chain installation
When installing the AutoSock
®
(fabric
snow chain), follow the manufacturer's
instructions and mount them as tightly
as you can. Drive slowly with the Auto‐
Sock
®
(fabric snow chain) installed. If
you hear the AutoSock
®
(fabric snow
chain) contacting the body or chassis,
stop and tighten them. If they still
make contact, slow down until it stops.
Remove the AutoSock
®
(fabric snow
chain) as soon as you begin driving on
cleared roads.
WARNING
n
Mounting chains
When mounting the AutoSock
®
(fab‐
ric snow chain), park the vehicle on
level ground away from traffic. Turn
on the vehicle Hazard Warning flash‐
ers and place a triangular emergency
warning device behind the vehicle if
available. Always place the vehicle in
P (Park), apply the parking brake and
turn off the engine before installing
the AutoSock
®
(fabric snow chain).
Driving your vehicle
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