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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE 509
Tire Chains (Traction Devices)
Use of traction devices require sufficient tire-to-body clear-
ance. Follow these recommendations to guard against
damage.
• T
raction device must be of proper size for the tire, as
recomm
ended by the traction device manufacturer.
• Install on Rear Tires Only.
• Due to
limited clearance, the following traction devices are
recomm
ended:
• Original equipment 255/70R18 and LT285/70R17 tire
sizes
are not chainable.
• The use of S-class snow chains is permitted with the use of
245/75R
17 tires on size 17 x 7.5 ET44.45 wheels.
WARNING!
Using tires of different size and type (M+S, Snow)
between
front and rear axles can cause unpredictable
handling. You could lose control and have a collision.
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe the
following
precautions:
• Because of restricted traction device clearance between
tires
and other suspension components, it is important
that only traction devices in good condition are used.
Broken devices can cause serious damage. Stop the
vehicle immediately if noise occurs that could indicate
device breakage. Remove the damaged parts of the
device before further use.
• Install device as tightly as possible and then retighten
after
driving about ½ mile (0.8 km).
• D
o not exceed 30 mph (
48 km/h).
• Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large
bumps,
especially with a loaded vehicle.
• Do not drive for a prolonged period on dry pavement.
• Observe
the traction device manufacturer’s instruc-
tions on
the method of installation, operating speed,
and cond
itions for use. Always use the suggested oper-
ating speed of the device manufacturer’s if it is less
t
han 30
mph (48 km/h).
• D
o not use traction devices on a compact spare tire.
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