Driving your vehicle
Chain installation
WARNING
When installing tire chains, follow the
manufacturer's instructions and mount
them as tightly possible. Drive slowly
(less than 30 km/h (20 mph)) with chains
installed. If you hear the chains contact-
ing the body or chassis, stop and tighten
them. If they still make contact, slow
down until the noise stops. Remove the
tire chains as soon as you begin driving
on cleared roads.
When mounting snow chains, park the
vehicle on level ground away from traffic.
Turn on the vehicle Hazard Warning
Flasher and place a triangular emer-
gency 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 snow
chains.
The use of tire chains may adverse-
ly affect vehicle handling:
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Drive less than 30 km/h (20 mph)
or the chain manufacturer’s rec-
ommended speed limit, whichev-
er is lower.
Drive carefully and avoid bumps,
holes, sharp turns, and other
road hazards, which may cause
the vehicle to bounce.
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Avoid sharp turns or locked
wheel braking.
Tire chains
Since the sidewalls of radial tires are
thinner than other types of tires, they may
be damaged by mounting some types of ✽ NOTICE
tire chains on them.Therefore, the use of
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Install tire chains on the front tires. It
should be noted that installing tire
chains on the tires will provide a
greater driving force, but will not pre-
vent side skids.
Do not install studded tires without
first checking local and municipal reg-
ulations for possible restrictions
against their use.
snow tires is recommended instead of
tire chains. Do not mount tire chains on
vehicles
equipped
with
aluminum
wheels; if unavoidable use a wire type
chain. If tire chains must be used, use
genuine HYUNDAI parts and install the
tire chain after reviewing the instructions
provided with the tire chains. Damage to
your vehicle caused by improper tire
chain use is not covered by your vehicle
manufacturer’s warranty.
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| Language | English |
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