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WHEELS AND TYRES
on tyres than summer conditions. Volvo there-
fore recommends not to drive on winter tyres
that have a tread depth of less than 4 mm
(0.15 inches).
Winter tyres
Winter tyres are adapted for winter road con-
ditions.
Volvo recommends winter tyres with particu-
lar dimensions. Tyre dimensions are depend-
ent on engine variant. When driving on winter
tyres, the correct type of tyres must be fitted
to all four wheels.
Snow chains
Use of snow chains and/or winter tyres can
help to improve the traction in winter condi-
tions.
Volvo recommends that snow chains are not
used on wheel dimensions greater than
18 inches.
Related information
Changing wheel (p. 537)
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Winter driving (p. 432)
Tread wear indicators on the tyres
(p. 530)
WARNING
Tips for changing to winter tyres
When summer and winter wheels are
changed, mark which side of the car they were
mounted on, for example L for left and R for
right.
Use Volvo genuine snow chains or equiva-
lent chains designed for the car model, and
tyre and rim dimensions. Only single-sided
snow chains are permitted.
Approved wheel and tyre sizes (p. 648)
Volvo Cars support site (p. 21)
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In the event of uncertainty about the show
chain, Volvo recommends that an author-
ised Volvo workshop should be contacted.
The wrong snow chains may cause serious
damage to the car and lead to an accident.
Contact a Volvo dealer for advice about which
wheel rim and tyre types are most suitable.
Studded tyres
Studded winter tyres should be run in gently
for 500-1000 km (300-600 miles), so the
studs settle properly into the tyres. This gives
the tyre, and especially the studs, a longer
service life.
Laws regarding the use of studded tyres
may vary. Always follow local laws and
regulations.
Tread depth
Road conditions with ice, slush and low tem-
peratures place considerably higher demands
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Driving with snow chains may have a
negative effect on the car's driving
characteristics. Avoid fast or sharp
turns, as well as braking with locked
wheels.
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Emergency puncture repair kit
The emergency puncture repair kit8, is used
to seal a puncture as well as to check and
adjust the air pressure in the tyre.
Snow chains can be used on the car with
the following restrictions:
Always follow the mounting instruc-
tions from the manufacturer carefully.
Fit the chains as tensioned as possible
and tension them at regular intervals.
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Cars equipped with spare tyre* do not have
the puncture repair kit.
The puncture repair kit consists of a compres-
sor and a bottle with sealing fluid. The sealing
works as a temporary repair.
Some types of chain that are firmly
tensioned affect brake components
and must therefore NOT be used.
Snow chains must only be used on the
front wheels (also applies to all-wheel
drive cars).
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You can obtain more information on snow
chains from a Volvo dealer.
In some cases, snow chains must NOT
be used, such as if accessory, after-
market or "special" tyres and wheels
are fitted that have a different size to
the original tyres and wheels. Suffi-
cient distance must be maintained
between the chains and brakes, sus-
pension and body components.
Related information
The sealing fluid is effective at sealing tyres
with tread punctures but has limited ability
to seal tyres with sidewall punctures. Do
not use the emergency puncture repair kit
on tyres displaying larger slits, cracks or
similar damage.
Winter driving (p. 432)
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Check local regulations with regard to
using snow chains before fitting them.
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The compressor is intended for temporary
emergency puncture repair and is
approved by Volvo.
Never exceed the chain manufacturer's
specified maximum speed. You must
never exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) under
any circumstances.
Location
Avoid bumps, holes or sharp turns
when driving with snow chains.
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The puncture repair kit is located in the foam
block under the cargo area floor.
Avoid driving on bare ground as this
wears out both the snow chains and
tyres.
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* Option/accessory.
