To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be necessary to use snow tires or to install tire chains on your tires. If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to select tires equivalent in size and type of the original equipment tires. Failure to do so may adversely affect the safety and handling of your car. Furthermore, speeding, rapid acceleration, sudden brake applications, and sharp turns are potentially very hazardous practices.
During deceleration, use engine braking to the fullest extent. Sudden brake applications on snowy or icy roads may cause skids. You need to keep sufficient distance between the vehicle in operation in front and your vehicle. Also, apply the brake gently.
It should be noted that installing tire chains on the tire will provide greater driving force, but will not prevent side skids.
Tire chains are not legal in all states. Check state laws before installing tire chains.
Snow tires
If you mount snow tires on your vehicle, make sure they are radial tires of the same size and load range as the original tires. Mount snow tires on all four wheels to balance your vehicle’s handling in all weather conditions.
Keep in mind that the traction provided by snow tires on dry roads may not be as high as your vehicle's original equipment tires. You should drive cautiously even when the roads are clear. Check with the tire dealer for maximum speed recommendations.
WARNING
Snow tire size
Snow tires should be equivalent in size and type to the vehicle's standard tires. Otherwise, the safety and handling of your vehicle may be adversely affected.
Do not install studded tires without first checking local, state and municipal regulations for possible restrictions against their use.
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 vehicles 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 improper snow chain use is not covered by your vehicle manufacturers warranty.
Install the AutoSock® (fabric snow chain) only on the rear tires.
CAUTION
AutoSock® is a Registered trademark 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 AutoSock® (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
Mounting chains
When mounting the AutoSock® (fabric snow chain), park the vehicle on level ground away from traffic. Turn on the vehicle Hazard Warning flashers 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).
WARNING
Tire chains
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