2001 VOLVO Cross Country
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Avoid bumps, holes or sharp turns when driving with snow chains.
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Vehicle handling can be adversely affected when driving with chains. Avoid fast maneuvering and
hard braking. Never allow the wheels to lock up during braking.
Snow tires, studded tires *
Tires for winter use:
Owners who live in or regularly travel 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. Failure to do so could reduce traction to an unsafe level or adversely affect
handling. Volvo does not recommend tire rotation. However, as with any other radial tires, if rotated, the
tires must be kept on the same side of the car so that they revolve in the same direction as before
rotation.
Volvo recommends 195/65 R15 snow tires on non-turbo models. Turbo models should be equipped
with 205/55 R16 snow tires on all four wheels (215/65 R16 tires should be used on the V70 XC).
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 car 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. In other words, if you wish to rotate the
wheels, make sure that the same wheels are always on the same side of the car.
NOTE: Please consult state or provincial regulations restricting the use of studded winter tires before
installing such tires.
* Where permitted.
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