2003 Toyota Land Cruiser Owners Manual - Page 278

Side chain Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to location or type of road, so always check them before installing chains. CAUTION D Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or the chain manufacturer's recommended speed limit, whichever is lower. NOTICE Cross chain If the wrong combination of tire and chain is used, the chains could damage the vehicle body. CHAIN INSTALLATION Install the chains on the rear tires as tightly as possible. Do not use tire chains on the front tires. Retighten chains after driving 0.5-1.0 km (1/4-1/2 mile). When installing chains on your tires, carefully follow the instructions of the chain manufacturer. If wheel covers are used, they will be scratched by the chain band, so remove the covers before putting on the chains. D Drive carefully avoiding bumps, holes, and sharp turns, which may cause the vehicle to bounce. braking, as use of chains may adversely affect vehicle handling. D Avoid sharp turns or locked-wheel D When driving with chains installed, be sure to drive carefully. Slow down before entering the curves to avoid losing control of the vehicle. Otherwise an accident may occur. TIRE CHAIN SELECTION Use the tire chains of correct size. Use the following type chains. For P275/65R17 113S and P275/60R18 111H tires mm (in.) A Diameter of side chain: 3.5 (0.14) B Diameter of cross chain: 4.0 (0.16) 278 2002 L/C100 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM60986U)