1842-5. Driving informationSelecting snow chainsSnow chains can be mounted on 16- and 17-inch tires. They cannot bemounted on 18-inch tires. Use the correct snow chain size when mount-ing the snow chains. Chain size is regulated for each tire sizes.Side chain (0.12 in. [3 mm] in diameter) Cross chain (0.16 in. [4 mm] in diameter) Regulations on the use of snow chainslRegulations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to locationand type of road. Always check local regulations before installingchains. lInstall the chains on the rear tires. lRetighten the chains after driving 1/4 - 1/2 mile (0.5 - 1.0 km). nWhen driving the vehicleAccelerate the vehicle slowly and dr ive at a reduced speed suitableto road conditions. nWhen parking the vehiclePark the vehicle and move the shift lever to P (automatic transmis-sion) or R (manual transmission) without setting the parking brake.The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from being released.
