FORD 1999 Contour - Manual (Page 189)

Maintenance and care
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Change over from winter to
summer tires as soon as road
conditions allow, this will reduce
fuel consumption and noise in the
vehicle’s interior.
• Drive cautiously. If you hear the
chains rub or bang against the
vehicle, stop and retighten them. If
this does not work, remove the
chains to prevent vehicle damage.
• Local regulations may prohibit or
restrict the use of tire chains.
Investigate the laws and
regulations in your area before
installing chains.
• Avoid overloading your vehicle.
• Do not use tire chains on
temporary spare tires.
• Remove the tire chains when
they are no longer needed. Do not
use chains on dry roads.
• The suspension insulation and
bumpers will help prevent vehicle
damage. Do not remove these
components from the vehicle when
using snow tires and chains.
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