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  1. 
Separate the universal nut from the mounting key by pressing the metal latch.

Fit the universal nut by fitting it into one of the rim nuts. Align the 6 claws of the universal nut with the 6 sides of the rim nut.

Do not attach the universal nut to an anti-theft nut or nut cover.
    • Separate the universal nut from the mounting key by pressing the metal latch.

    • Fit the universal nut by fitting it into one of the rim nuts. Align the 6 claws of the universal nut with the 6 sides of the rim nut.

    • Do not attach the universal nut to an anti-theft nut or nut cover.

    • Tighten the universal nut as far as possible using the integrated 6-sided key.

    • Do not use an impact wrench or electric screwdriver.

  2. 
Place the chain on the wheel, pushing it as close as possible to the side of the wheel.

Make sure to orient the metal arms in an X shape and not in a + shape.

Make sure to orient the metal arms in an X shape and not in a + shape.
    • Place the chain on the wheel, pushing it as close as possible to the side of the wheel.

    • Make sure to orient the metal arms in an X shape and not in a + shape.

  3. 
Move the vehicle slowly half a wheel turn.

Check that the tension handle is in the open position to finish positioning the tread on the top of the tire and all around the wheel.

Check that the tension handle is in the open position to finish positioning the tread on the top of the tire and all around the wheel.
    • Move the vehicle slowly half a wheel turn.

    • Check that the tension handle is in the open position to finish positioning the tread on the top of the tire and all around the wheel.

  4. 
Press the metal latch of the integrated hexagon key and fit the mounting key onto the universal nut as far as possible until the latch returns to the high position.

An audible "click" indicates that the metal latch has returned to its original position.

Orient the mounting key diagonally so that the tension cable is in the center of the wheel.
    • Press the metal latch of the integrated hexagon key and fit the mounting key onto the universal nut as far as possible until the latch returns to the high position.

    • An audible "click" indicates that the metal latch has returned to its original position.

    • Orient the mounting key diagonally so that the tension cable is in the center of the wheel.

    • Adjust the notched wheel towards "+" until the cable is taut.

    • Tilt the tension handle to the "locked" position. If locking requires too much effort, the cable is too tight. Then loosen the notched wheel towards "-" to adjust the cable tension.

  5. 
After a short journey (about 50 to 100 meters) stop the vehicle to check that the cable is tight and that the chain is correctly placed on the tire.
    • After a short journey (about 50 to 100 meters) stop the vehicle to check that the cable is tight and that the chain is correctly placed on the tire.

    • You can now safely continue driving. The maximum speed is 50 km/h.

    • Before parking for a long time, remove the chains carefully to prevent them from freezing on the wheels, which would make them more difficult to remove.

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