Operation Manual

230 Driving and operation
Wheel covers 3
If the wheel trims and tyres used are not
Vauxhall-approved, make sure that the
tyres do not have a beaded edge – see
page 225.
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Tyre chains 3
Limitations and further information – see
page 337.
Tyre chains are only permitted on the drive
wheels (front axle). They must be fitted to
the tyres symmetrically in order to achieve
a concentric fit.
Always use fine mesh chains that add no
more than 10 mm to the tyre tread and the
inboard sides (including chain lock).
Wheel trim on steel wheels could come into
contact with parts of the chain and be
damaged. Remove the wheel trim – see
page252.
Tyre chains may only be used at speeds up
to 30 mph (50 km/h) and, when travelling
on roads that are free of snow , they m ay be
used for brief periods only since they are
subject to rapid wear on a hard road and
may snap.
Temporary spare wheel 3
Tyre chains must not be used on the
temporary spare wheel. If you need to use
tyre chains after suffering a flat front tyre,
fit the temporary spare on the rear axle
and transfer one of the rear wheels to the
front axle.
For notes on the temporary spare wheel –
see page 250.
Wheel changing – see page252.
Correct tyre pressure. Deflation detection
system 3 – see page 217, tyre pressure
control system 3 – see page 218.