Owner`s manual

the chain manufacturer’s suggestions.
Use of tire chains may be prohibited accord-
ing to location. Check the local laws before
installing tire chains. When installing tire
chains, make sure they are of proper size for
the tires on your vehicle and are installed
according to the chain manufacturer’s sugges-
tions. Use only SAE Class ‘‘S’’ chains.
Other types may damage your vehicle. Use
chain tensioners when recommended by the
tire chain manufacturer to ensure a tight fit.
Loose end links of the tire chain must be
secured or removed to prevent the possibility
of whipping action damage to the fenders or
underbody. If possible, avoid fully loading
your vehicle when using tire chains. In addi-
tion, drive at a reduced speed. Otherwise, your
vehicle may be damaged and/or vehicle han-
dling and performance may be adversely
affected.
Do not use tire chains on dry roads.
Special winter equipment
It is recommended that the following items be
carried in the vehicle during winter:
1. A scraper and stiff-bristled brush to re-
move ice and snow from the windows and
wiper blades.
2. A sturdy, flat board to be placed under the
jack to give it firm support.
3. A shovel to dig the vehicle out of snow-
drifts.
4. Extra window washer fluid to refill the
reservoir tank.
Driving on snow or ice
WARNING
O Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing
rain), very cold snow or ice can
be slick and very hard to drive on.
The vehicle will have a lot less
traction or ‘‘grip’’ under these
conditions. Try to avoid driving
on wet ice until the road is salted
or sanded.
O Whatever the condition, drive
with caution. Accelerate and slow
down with care. If accelerating or
downshifting too fast, the drive
wheels will lose even more trac-
tion.
O Allow more stopping distance un-
der these conditions. Braking
should be started sooner than on
dry pavement.
O Allow greater following distances
on slippery roads.
O Watch for slippery spots (glare
ice). These may appear on an
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