TOYOTA 2011 FJ Cruiser - Manual (Page 215)

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Regulations on the use of snow chains
l Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to loca-
tion and type of road. Always check local regulations before install-
ing chains.
l Install the chains on the rear tires.
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 rear tires only. Do not install tire chains on the
front tires.
l Install tire chains following the instructions provided in the accompanying
instructions.
n When driving the vehicle
Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suit-
able to road conditions.
n When parking the vehicle
Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P (automatic trans-
mission) 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.