2009 Toyota Prius Owners Manual - Page 205

OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page 175 Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02 AM 2-5. Driving information Regulations on the use of snow chains l Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to location and type of road. Always check local regulations before installing chains. l Use SAE Class "S" type radial tire chains, with the exception of radial cable chains or V-bar type chains. • • Install the chains on the front tires. Refer to the explanation that comes with the tire chains for installation instructions. 2 When driving l Retighten the chains after driving 1/4 - 1/2 mile (0.5 - 1.0 km). n Snow chain installation Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains. l Install and remove tire chains in a safe location. l Install tire chains on the front tires. l Install tire chains following the instructions provided in the accompanying instructions. CAUTION n Driving with snow tires Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents. Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or serious injury. l Use tires of the size specified for your vehicle. l Maintain the specified level of tire inflation pressure. l Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of snow tires being used. l Snow tires should be installed on all wheels. 175 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U)