2003 Buick Rendezvous Owner's Manual - Page 375

Tire Chains If hvu Jo find traction dGYices that will fit, install them on the front tires for front-wheel-drive vehicles. If your vehicle has all-wheel drive, install traction devices on either the front tires or all four tires, but never on the rear tires only. Notice: If your vehicle has a tire size smaller than P215R05R16 size tires, use tire chains only where legal and only when you must.Use only SAE Class "S" type chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the front tires, or for all-wheel-drive vehicles, the front or all four (but never rear only) tires and tighten them tightly as as possible with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer's instructions. If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten them. If the contact continues, slow down until it stops. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle. If your vehicle hasP2'. - ,R16 size tires, don't use tire chains, there's not enough clearance. __ Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicleparts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash. Use another type of traction device only its if manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions. Follow that manufacturer's instructions. To help avoid damage to your vehicle, drive slowly, readjust or remove the device if it's contacting your vehicle, and don't spin your wheels. CAUTION: (Continued) 5-64