Driving your vehicle
Chain installation
i Information
WARNING
When installing tire chains, follow the
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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
prevent side skids.
manufacturer’s
instructions
and
The use of tire chains may
adversely affect vehicle han-
dling:
Drive less than 20 mph
km/h) or the chain manu-
facturer's recommended speed
limit, whichever is lower.
Drive carefully and avoid
bumps, holes, sharp turns,
and other road hazards, which
may cause the vehicle to
bounce.
mount them as tightly possible. Drive
slowly (less than 20 mph (30 km/h))
with chains installed. If you hear the
chains contacting the body or chas-
sis, 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.
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Do not install studded tires without
first checking local, state and
municipal regulations for possible
restrictions against their use.
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When mounting snow chains, park
the vehicle on level ground away
from traffic. Turn on the vehicle
Hazard Warning Flasher 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 snow
chains.
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Avoid sharp turns or locked
wheel braking.
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| Categories | Hyundai Manuals, Hyundai Tucson Manuals |
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| Document Type | Owners Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | Hyundai, Tucson |
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