Infiniti Q45 III 3 owners manual page 229

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Make sure they are of proper size forreduced speed. Otherwise, your vehicle the tires on your vehicle and are in- may be damaged and/or vehicle handlingvery hard to drive on. The vehicle will stalled according to the chain manu- and performance may be adversely af-have much less traction or “grip” under facturer’s suggestions.fected. these conditions. Try to avoid driving Use of tire chains may be prohibited ac-Never install tire chains on a T-type spareon wet ice until the road is salted or cording to location. Check the local lawstire. Do not use tire chains on dry roads.sanded. before installing tire chains. When install-SPECIAL WINTER EQUIPMENTO Whatever the condition, drive with cau- ing tire chains, make sure they are of tion. Accelerate and slow down with proper size for the tires on your vehicle It is recommended that the followingcare. If accelerating or downshifting and are installed according to the chain items be carried in the vehicle duringtoo fast, the drive wheels will lose even manufacturer’s suggestions. Use only SAEwinter: Class S chains. Class “S” chains are used more traction. on vehicles with restricted tire to vehicle1. A scraper and stiff-bristled brush toO Allow more stopping distance under clearance. Vehicles that can use Class “S”remove ice and snow from the win- chains are designed to meet the SAEdows and wiper blades.these conditions. Braking should be standard minimum clearances between started sooner than on dry pavement. the tire and the closest vehicle suspen- 2. A sturdy, flat board to be placed under sion or body component required to ac-the jack to give it firm support.O Allow greater following distances on commodate the use of a winter traction 3. A shovel to dig the vehicle out ofslippery roads. device (tire chains or cables). Thesnow- drifts. O Watch for slippery spots (glare ice). minimum clearances are determined These may appear on an otherwise using the factory equipped tire size. Other4. Extra window washer fluid to refill the types may damage your vehicle. Usereservoir tank. clear road in shaded areas. If a patch chain tensioners when recommended byDRIVING ON SNOW OR ICEof ice is seen ahead, brake before the tire chain manufacturer to ensure a reaching it. Try not to brake while on tight fit. Loose end links of the tire chainWARNING the ice, and avoid any sudden steering must be secured or removed to prevent maneuvers. the possibility of whipping action damageO Wet ice (32°F, 0°C and freezing rain),O Do not use cruise control on slippery to the fenders or underbody. If possible, roads. avoid fully loading your vehicle whenvery cold snow or ice can be slick and using tire chains. In addition, drive at a Starting and driving 5-47 Z04.4.16/F50-D X

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