Toyota Venza: Regulations on the use of tire chains
• Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to location and type of road. Always check local regulations before installing chains.
• Retighten the chains after driving 1/4 - 1/2 mile (0.5 - 1.0 km).
- Tire chains
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains.
• Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
• Install tire chains on the front tires only. Do not install tire chains on the rear tires.
• Install tire chains following the instructions provided in the accompanying manual.
CAUTION
- Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or serious injury.
• Use tires of the size specified for your vehicle.
• Maintain the recommended level of tire inflation pressure.
• Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of snow tires being used.
• Snow tires should be installed on all wheels.
- Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failing to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely, and may cause death or serious injury.
• Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tire chains being used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.
• Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
• Avoid sudden acceleration, abrupt steering, sudden braking and shifting operations that cause sudden engine braking.
• Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle control is maintained.
NOTICE
- Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request repairs of and obtain replacement snow tires from Toyota dealers or legitimate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affects the operation of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
- Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not function correctly when tire chains are fitted.
Selection tire chains
Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains.
Chain size is regulated for each tire size.
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