TOYOTA 2012 Camry User Manual
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2-5. Driving information
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Tire chain installation
Observe the following precautions when installing and removing chains:
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Install and remove tire chains in a safe location.
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Install tire chains on the front tires only. Do not install tire chains on the
rear tires.
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Install tire chains on front tires as tightly as possible. Retighten chains
after driving 1/4
⎯ 1/2 mile (0.5 ⎯ 1.0 km).
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Install tire chains following the instructions provided with the tire chains.
CAUTION
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Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure
to do so may result in a loss of vehicle control and cause death or
serious injury.
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Use tires of the size specified.
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Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
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Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h), regardless of the type of
snow tires being used.
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Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
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Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of accidents.
Failure
to do so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.
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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.
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Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
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Avoid sudden turns and braking, as use of chains may adversely affect
vehicle handling.
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Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that vehicle con-
trol is maintained.