2011 Toyota Yaris Owners Manual - Page 185

2-5. Driving information n When driving the vehicle Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road conditions. n When parking the vehicle Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P (automatic transmission) or to 1 or R (manual transmission) without setting the parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from being released. If necessary, block the wheels to prevent inadvertent sliding or creeping. 2 When driving 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. 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 only. Do not install tire chains on the rear tires. l Install the tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible. l Install tire chains following the instructions provided in the accompanying instructions. l If wheel ornaments are used, they will be scratched by the chain band, so remove the ornaments before putting on the chains. (→P. 314) 151