Acura 2001 MDX Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 296)

Metal link-type ‘‘chains’’ should not

be used. No matter how tight they

seem to be installed, they can come

into contact with the body and

suspension, causing serious damage.

When installing cables, follow the

manufacturer’s instructions and

mount them as tightly as you can.

Drive slowly with them installed. If

youhearthemcomingincontact

with the body or chassis, stop and

investigate. Make sure the cables are

installed tightly, and that they are

not contacting the brake lines or

suspension.

Remove them as soon as you begin

driving on cleared roads.

If you mount snow tires on your

Acura, make sure they are radial

tires of the same size and load range

as the original tires. Mount snow

tiresonallfourwheelstobalance

your vehicle’s handling in all weather

conditions. Keep in mind the traction

provided by snow tires on dry roads

may not be as high as your vehicle’s

original-equipment tires. You should

drive cautiously even when the roads

areclear.Checkwiththetiredealer

for maximum speed recommen-

dations.

Because your Acura has limited tire

clearance, mount only SAE Class ‘‘S’’

cable-type traction devices, with

rubber chain tensioners, on the

front tires. Use traction devices only

when required by driving conditions

or local laws. Make sure they are the

correct size for your tires.

Snow Tires Tire Chains

Tires

Maintenance

292

Traction devices that are the wrong

size or improperly installed can

damage your vehicle’s brake lines,

suspension, body, and wheels. Stop

driving if they are hitting any part of

the vehicle.

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