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4-6. Driving tips

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Vehicles with front and rear tires of 
differing sizes

Tire chains cannot be mounted.
Snow tires should be used instead.

Regulations regarding the use of tire 
chains vary depending on location and 
type of road. Always check local regu-
lations before installing chains.

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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 rear tires. Do not 

install tire chains on the front tires.

●

Install tire chains on rear tires as tightly as 

possible. Retighten chains after driving 

1/4



1/2 mile (0.5



1.0 km).

●

Install tire chains following the instruc-

tions provided with the tire chains.

Regulations on the use of tire 
chains

NOTICE

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Fitting tire chains (vehicles with front 

and rear tires of the same size)

The tire pressure warning valves and 

transmitters may not function correctly 

when tire chains are fitted.