Operation Manual

Driv in g and op e ra tio n150
Always use fine-linked chains that add no
more than 15 mm to the tyre tread and the
inboard sides (including chain lock).
Tyre chains may only be used at speeds of
up to 30 mph (50 km/h)
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or up to the tyre
chain manufacturer’s rec om mended
maximum speed, w hichever is lower.
When travelling on road s that a re free of
snow, they may only be used for brief
periods since they are sub ject to rapid w ear
on a hard road and may sna p.
Avoid sharp turns, bum ps and holes and
do not lock the wheels when braking, to
avoid damaging the tyre chains.
Retig hten the chains after driving for
approx. 0.6 miles (1 km). If, at a ny time,
you hear or suspect that the chains are
contacting the vehicle, stop and retighten
the chains.
Always read the instructions supplied with
the tyre chains.
Tem porary sp are wheel
The temporary spare wheel is designed for
use on your vehicle only.
Do not attempt to use the spare tyre on a
different wheel, or use a different tyre on
the spare wheel, as they will not fit.
For notes on the temporary spare wheel -
see p age 175.
Ensure the temporary spare wheel is
inflated to the correct tyre pressure -
see p age 219.
Wheel changing - see pa ge 175.
Roof racks 3
For reasons of safety and to av oid
damaging the roof, w e recommend that
you use the Vauxhall roof rack system
approved for your vehicle.
Fasten the roof rack to the roof rails
following the instructions that accompany
the sy ste m, e n surin g that the roof load is
evenly distributed over the side or c ross
rails. Loads must not be placed on the roof
surface.
To prevent d amage or loss, check
freq uently that roof loa ds are sec urely
fas tened .
Driving with a roof load affects the
vehicle’s centre of g ravity; drive carefully in
crosswinds and d o not drive a t hig h
speeds.
Driving hints - see page 124.
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Varies fro m country to country o n account of
nationa l regulations .
9 Warnin g
Disregard of the instructions may lead to
inju ries or e n dan ger life. V ehicle
pas se ng ers mu st be in f o rmed
accordingly.