Vehicle care 253On tyres of size 245/45 R 18, specialsnow chains are only permitted whenthey are designed with a rotatingchain belt on the tyre tread, no chainlinks on the wheel inboard sides andthe chains add no more than 12 mmto the tyre tread. For furtherinformation of right snow chain usagefor this tyre size, contact a specializedvehicle parts dealer or snow chainmanufacturer.Tyre chains are not permitted on tyresof size 235/55 R 17, 235/50 R 18,235/45 R 19 and 245/40 R 20.VXR VersionTyre chains are permitted on tyres ofsize 235/45 R18. Always use finemesh chains that add no more than10 mm to the tyre tread and theinboard sides (including chain lock).Tyre chains are not permitted on tyresof size 245/40R19 and 245/35R20.GeneralThe use of tyre chains is not permittedon the temporary spare wheel.Tyre repair kitMinor damage to the tyre tread can berepaired with the tyre repair kit.Do not remove foreign bodies fromthe tyres.Tyre damage exceeding 4 mm or thatis at tyre's sidewall cannot be repairedwith the tyre repair kit.9 WarningDo not drive faster than 50 mph.Do not use for a lengthy period.Steering and handling may beaffected.If you have a flat tyre:Apply the parking brake and engagefirst gear, reverse gear or P.The tyre repair kit is in a compartmentunder the floor cover in the loadcompartment or, on version with rearcarrier system, in the drawer underthe passenger seat 3 58.The illustrations show differentversions.
