Volvo S 90, Owner'S Manual

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WHEELS AND TIRES
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 456
Changing tires
When changing wheels to another dimension,
always follow Volvo's instructions.
When changing to tires of another
dimension
If you mount tires with a dimension other than
the factory-installed tires, contact an authorized
Volvo retailer to update the vehicle's software.
This may also be necessary when changing from
summer to winter tires, or vice versa.
Related information
•
Snow tires and chains (p. 453)
•
Spare tire (p. 457)
•
Installing a wheel (p. 460)
•
Removing a wheel (p. 459)
Tools
Tools for e.g., changing wheels, etc. are located
under the floor of the trunk.
The foam block under the floor of the trunk con-
tains the towing eyelet, the tool for removing
plastic wheel bolt covers, the jack
*
and the lug
wrench
*
. There is also a storage space for the
tool used to remove locking wheel bolts.
Related information
•
Jack (p. 456)
•
Changing tires (p. 456)
Jack
The jack is used to raise the vehicle, for example
when mounting winter wheels, etc.
WARNING
•
The jack must correctly engage the jack
attachment.
•
Be sure the jack is on a firm, level, non-
slippery surface.
•
Never allow any part of your body to be
extended under a vehicle supported by a
jack.
•
Use the jack intended for the vehicle
when changing a tire. For any other job,
use stands to support the vehicle.
•
Apply the parking brake and put the gear
selector in the Park (
P
) position.
•
Block the wheels standing on the ground,
use rigid wooden blocks or large stones.
•
The jack should be kept well-greased and
clean, and should not be damaged.
•
No objects should be placed between the
base of jack and the ground, or between
the jack and the attachment bar on the
vehicle.