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Hyundai Equus (2016 year). Instruction - part 24

Maintenance

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4. Push down the blade against the

wiper arm (3) and install the new

blade assembly in the reverse

order.

5. Put the wiper arm back in place on

the windshield.

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2. Open the wiper blade clip after

loosening it.

3. Press the blade clip (1), push off

the wiper blade (2).

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Maintenance

07

BATTERY

For best battery service

WARNING

- Battery dangers

Always carefully follow

the below instructions,

when handling a battery.

Keep cigarettes lits,

sparks, or all other

flames away from the

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battery.

The battery is located in the trunk.

• Keep the battery securely mounted.

Hydrogen, which is high-

ly combustible, always

• Keep the top of the battery clean

exists inside the battery,

and dry.

and may explode upon

• Keep the terminals and connec-

being ignited.

tions clean, tight, and coated with

petroleum jelly or terminal grease.

• Immediately clean any electrolyte

Keep the battery out of

spillage over the battery with bak-

the reach of children, as

ing soda dissolved in water.

it contains highly corro-

sive SULFURIC ACID. Do

NOTICE

not allow the battery

acid to contact your

Make sure that the clear vent hose

skin, eyes, clothes or the

is connected between the battery

vehicle paint.

nipple at the back and the vehicle

body vent nipple. This ensures the

exit of the battery vapors, not

When electrolyte gets

remaining inside the trunk, when

into your eyes, immedi-

vaporizing.

ately flush your eyes

with clean water for at

least 15 minutes and get

medical attention. When

electrolyte gets on your

skin, thoroughly wash

the contacted area. When

you feel pain or burning

sensation, immediately

get medical attention.

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Maintenance

(Continued)

CALIFORNIA PROPOSI-

TION 65 WARNING

Wear eye protection

Battery posts, terminals, and

when charging the bat-

related accessories contain

tery or working some-

lead and lead compounds,

where near it. Always

chemicals known to the State of

provide proper ventila-

California to cause cancer, birth

tion when working in an

defects and reproductive harm.

enclosed space.

Batteries also contain other

chemicals known to the State of

An inappropriately dis-

California to cause cancer.

posed battery may be

Wash hands after handling.

harmful to the environ-

ment and human health.

Dispose the battery in

NOTICE

accordance with your

local law(s) or regula-

• When your vehicle is not driven

tions.

for a long period of time at a low

temperature, remove the battery

• When lifting up the battery in

and keep it indoors.

a plastic case, putting exces-

The power trunk is not com-

sive pressure on the case may

pletely closed, when the battery

leak the battery acid, resulting

is removed. When you remove

in a personal injury. Lift up the

the battery, refer to "Power

battery case by holding the

trunk" in the chapter 3.

both sides of it.

• Always fully charge the battery

• Never attempt to recharge the

to prevent a case damage at a

battery when the battery

low temperature.

cables are connected.

• When unauthorized electronic

• The electrical ignition system

devices are connected with the

works with high voltage.

battery, it may discharge the bat-

Never touch these compo-

tery. Never connect unautho-

nents, when the engine is run-

rized devices.

ning, or when the ignition

switch is turned on.

Failure to follow the above

WARNING

warnings may result in a seri-

ous bodily injury or death.

Removing the battery from the

vehicle should be done at an

authorized EQUUS dealer.

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Maintenance

07

Battery recharging by battery

(Continued)

charger

• Keep paying attention to the

Your vehicle has a maintenance-free,

battery condition, while

calcium-based battery.

recharging. Stop or slow the

• When the battery is discharged in

recharging rate, when the bat-

a short period of time

(possibly

tery gas violently leaks (boil-

because the headlamps or interior

ing),or when an electrolyte

lights remain on, while the vehicle

temperature exceeds

120°F

is not in use), slowly recharge it

(49°C).

(trickle) for 10 hours.

• Wear the proper eye protection,

• When the battery is gradually dis-

while watching the battery

charged due to high electric load,

recharging conditions.

while the vehicle is in use,

• Disconnect the battery charger

recharge it at 20-30A for 2 hours.

in the following order.

1. Turn off the main switch of

Battery recharging by vehicle

the battery charger.

After jump-starting from a good bat-

2. Unhook the negative clamp

tery, run the engine for 20-30 min-

from the negative battery ter-

utes in either the idle or driving

minal.

modes, before turning off the engine.

3. Unhook the positive clamp

Your vehicle may not restart, when

from the positive battery ter-

the engine is shortly turned off with-

minal.

out having an adequate recharging

time.

WARNING

WARNING

• Before

maintaining

or

- Recharging battery

recharging the battery, turn

When recharging the battery,

off all accessories and stop

follow the below precautions:

the engine.

• The battery must be removed

• The negative battery cable

from the vehicle and placed in

must be disconnected first, or

a well-ventilated area.

be connected last.

• Keep cigarette lits, sparks, or

• Operation related to the bat-

flames away from the battery.

tery should be done by an

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authorized EQUUS dealer.

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Maintenance

TIRES AND WHEELS

NOTICE

Tire care

For the better maintenance, safety,

• Keep the battery away from

and fuel economy, you must always

water or any other liquid.

maintain the recommended tire infla-

• The battery is located in the

tion pressures, and follow the load

trunk. Thus, be careful when

limits and weight distribution recom-

loading a container filled with

mendation.

liquid inside the trunk.

• For your safety, use only the

Recommended cold tire infla-

genuine HYUNDAI battery, when

replacing it.

tion pressures

The tire pressure

(including the

spare) should be measured, when it

Reset items

is cold. A “cold tire” means the vehi-

Items should be reset after either a

cle does not drive for the last 3 hours

battery discharge or a battery dis-

or is driven shorter than 1 mile (1.6

connection.

km).

• Auto up/down window

The recommended pressure must be

(See the chapter 3)

maintained for the best driving, han-

• Rear door window curtains

dling, and the minimum tire wear-out.

(See the chapter 3)

For the information about the recom-

mended inflation pressure, refer to

• Sunroof (See the chapter 3)

“Tire and wheels” in the chapter 8.

• Driver position memory system

(See the chapter 3)

• Trip computer (See the chapter 3)

• Climate control system

(See the chapter 3)

• Clock (See DIS manual)

• Audio (See DIS manual)

• Power trunk (See the chapter 3)

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All specifications

(sizes and pres-

sures) are specified on the label

attached to the central pillar of the

driver's door.

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Maintenance

07

(Continued)

WARNING

• Make sure to close the tire infla-

- Underinflated tire

tion valve cap. When the valve is

opened, dirt or moisture may get

Severe under-inflation of tire

into the valve core and cause air

may cause severe build-up of

leakage. When a valve cap is

heat, causing blowouts, tread

lost, immediately buy a new one,

separation and other failures.

and close the valve.

This may result in the loss of

vehicle control, leading to a

severe injury or death. This risk

WARNING

may increase when the weather

is hot, or when the vehicle

- Tire Inflation

drives for a long period of time

Over-inflation or under-inflation

at a high speed.

may reduce tire life, adversely

affect vehicle handling, and

lead to a sudden tire failure.

CAUTION

This may result in a loss of vehi-

cle control and a potential

• Under-inflation also may

injury.

result in excessive tire wear-

put, poor handling and inferi-

or fuel economy. Also, wheel

NOTICE

deformation may be resulted.

Maintain your tire pressure at

- Tire pressure

the recommended level. When

Always observe the following:

your tire frequently needs to

be inflated, have it checked by

• Measure the tire pressure when

an authorized EQUUS dealer.

it is cold.

(When the vehicle

does not drive for the last

3

• Over-inflation may cause

hours, or when it drives shorter

harsh driving, excessive tire

than 1 mile (1.6 km), after start-

wear-out, especially for the

ing up.)

central tread of a tire, and

more possibilities of damage

• Check the pressure of a spare

from road hazards.

tire whenever checking the pres-

sures of other tires.

• Never overload your vehicle. Be

NOTICE

careful not to overload on the

luggage rack, when your vehicle

• The pressure of a warm tire is

is equipped with one.

normally higher than the one of

a cold tire by 4 to 6 psi (28 to 41

• Worn-out, old tires may cause an

kPa). Do not release air from a

accident. When your tread is

warm tire to adjust the pressure.

badly worn out, or when tires are

Otherwise, the tire will be under-

damaged, replace them.

inflated.

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Maintenance

07

Tire rotation

WARNING

To balance worn-out levels of the tire

tread, rotating the tire positions is

• Do not use the compact spare

required every 7,500 miles (12,000

tire for tire rotation.

km), or sooner, when the irregular

• Never mix bias-ply tires and

abrasion is detected. While rotating

radial-ply tires under any cir-

the positions, correctly balance the

cumstances. This may cause

tire positions.

abnormal handling, possibly

When rotating tires, check for any

resulting in a death, severe

uneven abrasion and damage.

injury, or property damage.

Abnormal tire abrasion is usually

caused by improper tire pressure,

tilted wheel alignment, unbalanced

Wheel alignment and tire bal-

wheels, severe braking or hard cor-

ance

nering. Check for any bump or

bulging from the tire side walls. When

The wheels are finely aligned and

finding one of those, replace you tire.

balanced at the manufacturing facto-

Replace the tire, when a tire cord

ry in order to ensure the longest tire

fabric is visible. After rotation, make

life and the best driving performance.

sure to properly inflate the tires to the

In most cases, you do not need to

recommended pressure, as speci-

realign the wheels. However, when

fied, and check the lug-nut tightness.

detecting unusual tire abrasion or

vehicle leaning to one side, the

Disc brake pads should be inspected

realignment may be needed. When

for any abrasion, whenever rotating

your vehicle vibrates on an even sur-

tires.

face, while driving, your wheels may

Without a spare tire

need to be rebalanced.

NOTICE

Improperly overweighted wheel

may damage your vehicle's alu-

minum wheels. Carry only the

appropriate wheel weights.

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Information

The front tire size is different from the

rear tire size. So when you rotate tires,

check sizes of the tires and wheels.

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Maintenance

Tire replacement

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•

When replacing tires of your

Tread wear indicator

vehicle, never mix radial-ply

tires and bias-ply tires. You

must replace all the tires

(including the spare) when

changing from radial-ply tires

to bias-ply tires.

•

Tires and wheels in the differ-

ent sizes may cause abnormal

handling and poor vehicle

control, resulting in a serious

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accident.

When a tire unevenly wears out, a

•

Wheels, which do not satisfy

tread wear indicator, in a pattern of a

the HYUNDAI’s specifications,

solid band, appears over the tread.

may be unfit and result in a

This indicates that there is less than

vehicle damage, abnormal

1/16 inch

(1.6 mm) of tread left.

handling and poor vehicle

When finding it, replace the tire.

control.

Do not delay the tire replacement,

•

The ABS operates upon com-

until all the indicators appear over

paring the wheel speeds. A

the entire tire tread.

tire size determines a wheel

speed. When replacing tires,

all the tires must be in the

WARNING

same size as the original

ones. Installing tires in a dif-

- Replacing tires

ferent size may cause irregu-

To reduce the risk of a serious

lar operation of the ABS (Anti-

or fatal injury, caused by a tire

lock Brake System) and ESC

failure or a loss of vehicle con-

(Electronic Stability Control).

trol, follow the below warnings:

• Replace tires, which are

severely worn out, unevenly

wear out, or damaged. Worn-

out tires may degrade the

braking effects, steering con-

trol, and traction.

• Do not drive your vehicle with

overinflated or underinflated

tires. This may cause uneven

abrasion or a tire failure.

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Maintenance

07

Compact spare tire replacement

Wheel replacement

A compact spare tire has a shorter

When replacing the metal wheels for

tread life than a regular one. Replace

any reason, make sure the new

it, when a tread wear indicator is

wheels are equivalent to the original

found. A compact spare tire should

wheel in terms of diameter, rim width

be replaced with the one in the same

and offset.

size as the original one, and should

be installed over a tire wheel of the

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Information

same compact size. A compact

spare tire is not designed to be

The front tire size is different from the

installed over a wheel of the regular

rear one. While rotating tire positions,

size, and a compact spare wheel is

check the size of the tires and wheels.

not designed for a tire of the regular

size.

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Information

A wheel in the different size may

WARNING

adversely affect the wheel bearing,

braking, stopping, handling, ground

The compact spare tire is for

clearance, body-to-tire clearance,

emergency use only. Do not

snow-chain clearance, speedometer,

operate your vehicle on this

odometer, headlamp angle and

compact spare at a speed over

bumper height.

50 mph (80 km/h). The original

tire should be immediately

Tire traction

repaired or replaced to avoid a

spare-tire failure and a possible

Tire traction may decrease when

personal injury or death.

driving with worn-out or improperly-

inflated tires on a slippery surface.

Tires should be replaced, when a

tread wear indicator appears. Slow

down the driving speed to lower the

risk of losing the vehicle control,

when it rains or snows, or when your

vehicle drives on a icy surface.

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Maintenance

Tire maintenance

2. Tire size designation

In addition to the proper inflation

A tire side wall is marked with tire

pressure, correct wheel alignment

size specifications. This information

prevents tire abrasion. When you find

is needed to select the right tire for

uneven tire abrasion, have the wheel

replacement. The letters and num-

alignment checked by your EQUUS

bers in the tire size designation are

dealer.

interpreted as below.

When replacing your tires, make

Example of the tire size designation:

sure they are well balanced. This

(The following tire size designation is

increases your driving comfort and

provided as an example only; your

tire life. Additionally, a tire should be

tire size designator may vary,

rebalanced after being removed from

depending on your vehicle model.)

a wheel.

P245/45R19 98V

Tire sidewall labeling

P - Applicable vehicle type

(Tires,

1

marked with the prefix “P,’’ are to

be used for passenger cars or

5,6

light trucks. However, this letter is

7

not shown on all tires).

245 - Tire width in millimeters.

4

45 - Aspect ratio. The ratio of the tire

width to the tire height.

2

R - Tire construction code (Radial).

3

19 - Rim diameter in inches.

98 - Load Index, a numerical code

1

I030B04JM

associated with the maximum

load capacity.

This information identifies and states

V - Speed Rating Symbol. See the

the fundamental tire specifications

speed rating chart in this chapter

and also provides the tire identifica-

for further information.

tion number (TIN) for the safety stan-

dard certification. The TIN is to iden-

tify your tire in case of a recall.

1. Manufacturer or brand name

The manufacturer's or brand name is

shown.

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Maintenance

07

Wheel size designation

3. Checking tire life (TIN : Tire

Wheels are also marked with impor-

Identification Number)

tant specifications. The following

Any tires, which are 6 years or older

example of the wheel size designa-

from the manufacturing date (includ-

tion explains how the letters and

ing the spare tire), should be

numbers are interpreted.

replaced with a new one. The manu-

facturing date is written on a tire side

wall (possibly inside of a wheel) in

Example wheel size designation:

the DOT Code. The DOT Code is a

8.0JX19

series of numbers on a tire, which

consist of numbers and English let-

ters. The manufacturing date is writ-

8.0 - Rim width in inches.

ten in the last four digits (characters)

J - Rim contour designation.

of the DOT code.

19 - Rim diameter in inches.

DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO

Tire speed ratings

The front part of the DOT are the

The below chart lists up different

plant code, tire size and tread pat-

speed ratings for a tire of a passen-

tern. The last four digits indicate the

ger vehicle. The speed rating is one

manufacturing week and the manu-

part of the tire size designation,

facturing year.

specified on the tire side wall. Each

For example:

symbol represents the maximum

DOT XXXX XXXX 1615 represents

driving speed of a tire.

that the tire was produced in the 16th

week of 2015.

Speed

Rating

Maximum Speed

Symbol

WARNING

S

112 mph (180 km/h)

- Tire age

T

118 mph (190 km/h)

Tires degrade over time, even

H

130 mph (210 km/h)

when they are not driven.

V

149 mph (240 km/h)

Regardless of the remaining

tread, it is recommended to

Z

Above 149 mph (240 km/h)

replace tires every 6 years. Heat

under the hot weather or fre-

quent overloading may acceler-

ate the aging process. Failure to

follow this warning may result

in a sudden tire failure, leading

to a loss of control, accident,

serious injury or death.

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Maintenance

07

Temperature -A, B & C

Low aspect ratio tire

The temperature grades of a tire are

(if equipped)

A, B and C, from the highest to the

A low aspect ratio tire, of which the

lowest, representing the heat-resist-

aspect ratio is lower than

50, is

ing and the heat-dissipating capabili-

designed for a sporty-look vehicle.

ty. A tire is tested under a controlled

The low aspect ratio is to optimize

condition on a specified indoor labo-

handling and braking. Thus, it may

ratory test wheel.

be uncomfortable to ride and it may

Continuous driving at a high temper-

generate noises, in comparison with

ature may degenerate the tire mate-

a normal tire.

rials and reduce the tire life. Also, a

quick temperature increase may

cause a sudden tire failure. A tire

CAUTION

with the grade C just meets the per-

The side wall of a low aspect

formance level required by the

ratio tire is shorter than the nor-

Federal Vehicle Safety Standard No.

mal one. Thus, the low-aspect

109, which all tires for a passenger

wheel and tire are easily dam-

vehicle must meet. Grades A and B

aged. Follow the below instruc-

represent a higher performance level

tions.

of a tire on the indoor laboratory test

wheel, above the minimum law

• When driving on a rough road

requirement.

or driving off a road, be care-

ful not to damage the tires

and wheels. After driving,

WARNING

inspect the tires and wheels.

- Tire temperature

• When passing over a pothole,

speed bump, manhole, or

The temperature grade for this

curb stone, slowly drive the

tire is established for a tire that

vehicle not to damage the

is properly inflated and not

tires and wheels.

overloaded. Excessive speed,

underinflation, or excessive

• When there is an impact on a

tire, inspect the tire condition.

loading, either separately or in

combination, can cause heat

Or, contact an authorized

EQUUS dealer.

build-up and possible sudden

tire failure. This can cause loss

• Inspect the tire condition and

of vehicle control and serious

pressure every

1,800 miles

injury or death.

(3,000 km) to prevent a tire

damage.

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Maintenance

Bias Ply Tire: This is a pneumatic

CAUTION

tire, in which plies are laid at alter-

nate angles less than 90 degrees on

• It is difficult to recognize a tire

the tread centerline.

damage only with your eyes.

Cold Tire Pressure: This is the

When there is a slight hint of a

amount of air pressure inside a tire,

tire damage, check and

measured in pounds per square inch

replace the tire to prevent the

(psi) or kilopascals (kPa), before the

damage caused by air leak-

heat build-up due to driving.

age.

Curb Weight: This is the vehicle

• When a tire is damaged while

weight with standard and optional

driving on a rough road, off a

equipment including the full fuel tank,

road, or over obstacles, such

oil tanks and coolant tanks. However,

as a pothole, manhole, or curb

this excludes the weight of passen-

stone, your warranty does not

gers and loads.

cover the damage.

DOT Markings: This code is marked

• The tire information is speci-

on a tire side wall, as an indication of

fied on the tire side wall.

the its compliance with the U.S.

Department of Transportation motor

vehicle safety standards. The DOT

Tire terminology and defini-

code includes the Tire Identification

tions

Number (TIN), alphanumeric desig-

nator for the manufacturer identifica-

Air Pressure: The amount of air

inside a tire, pressing the inside the

tion, manufacturing plant, brand and

manufacturing date.

tire outwards. Air pressure is meas-

ured in pounds per square inch (psi)

GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

or kilopascal (kPa).

GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight

Accessory Weight: This is the com-

Rating for the Front Axle.

bined weights of optional acces-

GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight

sories. Some examples of optional

Rating for the Rear axle.

accessories are the automatic trans-

Intended Outboard Sidewall: This

mission, power seats, and air condi-

asymmetrical tire side must face out-

tioning.

wards, while being installed on a

Aspect Ratio: The ratio of a tire

vehicle.

width to a height.

Kilopascal (kPa): The metric unit for

Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords

air pressure.

that is located between the plies and

Light Truck (LT) Tire: A tire desig-

the tread. Cords may be made from

nated by its manufacturer as primari-

steel or other reinforcing materials.

ly intended for use on lightweight

Bead: The tire bead contains the

trucks or multipurpose passenger

steel wires wrapped with steel cords.

vehicles.

This holds a tire onto a rim.

Load Ratings: The maximum load

that a tire is rated to carry for a given

inflation pressure.

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Maintenance

Vehicle Capacity Weight: The mul-

Snow tires

tiplication of the designated occu-

When equipping your vehicle with

pant seat number by 150 pounds (68

snow tires, the tires should be in the

kg) plus the loading weight.

same size and have the same load

Vehicle Maximum Load on the

capacity as the original ones. Snow

Tire: Loading capacity for an individ-

tires should be installed on all four

ual tire. The curb and accessory

wheels. Otherwise, it may cause

weights plus the maximum occupant

poor handling. Snow tires should be

and loading weights.

more inflated by 4 psi (28 kPa) than

Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire:

the lesser of the two recommended

Loading capacity for an individual

pressures - one specified on the tire

axle. The sum of the curb, accessory,

label attached to the central pillar on

and normal occupant weights is

the driver's side, and the other spec-

divided by 2.

ified on the tire side wall.

Vehicle Placard: A label, perma-

Do not drive faster than 75 mph (120

nently attached to a vehicle, to indi-

km/h) when your car is equipped with

cate the original equipment tire size

snow tires.

and the recommended inflation pres-

sure.

WARNING

- Snow or ice

All season tires

• When driving on a snowy or

HYUNDAI designated some models

icy road, drive slower than 20

of all-season tires to provide good

mph (30 km/h).

performance for use all year round,

including snowy and icy road condi-

• Use the SAE “S” class or wire

tions. All-season tires are identified

chains.

by ALL SEASON and/or M+S (Mud

• When you hear chain-rattling

and Snow) on the tire side wall.

noise, retighten the chain to

Snow tires have better snow traction

avoid its contact with the

than all season tires and may be

vehicle body.

more appropriate in some areas.

• To prevent damage to the

vehicle body, retighten the

chains after driving

0.3~0.6

Summer tires

miles (0.5~1.0 km).

HYUNDAI designated some models

• Do not use tire chains on a

of summer tires to provide superior

vehicle equipped with alu-

performance on dry roads. Summer

minum wheels. In unavoidable

tire performance is substantially

circumstance, use the wire-

reduced in snow and ice. Summer

type chains.

tires do not have a tire traction rating

mark, M+S (Mud and Snow), on the

• Use the wire chains, of which

tire side wall. Before driving in snowy

the diameter is less than 0.47

or icy conditions, it is recommended

inches

(12 mm), to prevent

to install snow tires or all-season

damage to the chain connect-

tires on all four wheels.

ing parts.

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