Section 11713.6 Of Article 1. Issuance Of Licenses And Certificates To Manufacturers, Transporters, And Dealers From California Vehicle Code >> Division 5. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 1.
11713.6
. (a) It is unlawful and a violation of this code for the
holder of any dealer's license issued under this article to fail to
disclose in writing to the buyer or lessee of a new motor vehicle,
that the vehicle, as equipped, may not be operated on a highway
signed for the requirement of tire chains if the owner's manual or
other material provided by the manufacturer states that the vehicle,
as equipped, may not be operated with tire chains.
(b) The disclosure required under subdivision (a) shall meet both
of the following requirements:
(1) The disclosure shall be printed in not less than 14-point
boldface type on a single sheet of paper that contains no information
other than the disclosure.
(2) The disclosure shall include the following language in capital
letters: "AS EQUIPPED, THIS VEHICLE MAY NOT BE OPERATED WITH TIRE
CHAINS BUT MAY ACCOMMODATE SOME OTHER TYPE OF TIRE TRACTION DEVICE.
SEE THE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR DETAILS."
(c) Prior to the sale or lease, the dealer shall present the
disclosure statement for the buyer's or lessee's signature and then
shall provide the buyer or lessee with a copy of the signed
disclosure.