06 Wheels and tires
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires
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Winter driving conditions
Snow chains
Snow chains can be used on your Volvo with
the following restrictions:
•
Snow chains should be installed on front
wheels only. Use only Volvo approved
snow chains.
•
If accessory, aftermarket or "custom" tires
and wheels are installed and are of a size
different than the original tires and wheels,
chains in some cases CANNOT be used.
Sufficient clearances between chains and
brakes, suspension and body components
must be maintained.
•
Some strap-on type chains will interfere
with brake components and therefore
CANNOT be used.
•
All Wheel Drive models
: Snow chains
should only be installed on the front
wheels.
•
Certain size tires may not allow the assem-
bly of snow chains/traction devices.
Consult your Volvo retailer for additional snow
chain information.
CAUTION
•
Check local regulations regarding the
use of snow chains before installing.
•
Use single-sided snow chains only.
•
Always follow the chain manufacturer's
installation instructions carefully. Install
chains as tightly as possible and
retighten periodically.
•
Never exceed the chain manufacturer's
specified maximum speed limit. (Under
no circumstances should you exceed
31 mph (50 km/h).
•
Avoid bumps, holes or sharp turns
when driving with snow chains.
•
The handling of the vehicle can be
adversely affected when driving with
chains. Avoid fast or sharp turns as well
as locked wheel braking.
Snow tires, studded tires
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Tires for winter use:
•
Owners who live in or regularly commute
through areas with sustained periods of
snow or icy driving conditions are strongly
advised to fit suitable winter tires to help
retain the highest degree of traction.
•
It is important to install winter tires on all
four wheels to help retain traction during
cornering, braking, and accelerating. Fail-
ure to do so could reduce traction to an
unsafe level or adversely affect handling.
•
Do not mix tires of different design as this
could also negatively affect overall tire road
grip.
•
Winter tires wear more quickly on dry roads
in warm weather. They should be removed
when the winter driving season has ended.
•
Studded tires should be run-in
300 – 600 miles (500 – 1000 km) during
which the vehicle should be driven as
smoothly as possible to give the studs the
opportunity to seat properly in the tires.
The tires should have the same rotational
direction throughout their entire lifetime.
NOTE
Please consult state or provincial regula-
tions restricting the use of studded winter
tires before installing such tires.
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Where permitted
Summary of Contents for 2010 XC60
Page 1: ...VOLVO XC60 Owner s Manual Web Edition ...
Page 2: ......
Page 7: ...Contents 7 09 09 Index Index 316 ...
Page 15: ...SAFETY ...
Page 53: ...01 Safety 01 53 ...
Page 54: ...54 Remote key and key blade 56 Keyless drive 63 Locks 66 Alarm 69 ...
Page 55: ...LOCKS AND ALARM ...
Page 71: ...02 Locks and alarm 02 71 ...
Page 73: ...YOUR DRIVING ENVIRONMENT ...
Page 74: ...03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls 03 74 Instrument overview ...
Page 123: ...03 Your driving environment 03 123 ...
Page 125: ...COMFORT AND DRIVING PLEASURE ...
Page 205: ...04 Comfort and driving pleasure Passenger compartment convenience 04 205 Storage spaces ...
Page 209: ...04 Comfort and driving pleasure 04 209 ...
Page 211: ...DURING YOUR TRIP ...
Page 233: ...05 During your trip 05 233 ...
Page 235: ...WHEELS AND TIRES ...
Page 263: ...06 Wheels and tires 06 263 ...
Page 265: ...MAINTENANCE AND SPECIFICATIONS ...
Page 287: ...07 Maintenance and specifications Fuses 07 287 Engine compartment ...
Page 299: ...07 Maintenance and specifications 07 299 ...
Page 301: ...SPECIFICATIONS ...
Page 302: ...08 Specifications Label information 08 302 Location of labels ...
Page 315: ...08 Specifications 08 315 ...
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