suspension VOLVO XC60 2009 Owner´s Manual

06 Maintenance and specifications
Wheels and tires06
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chains in some cases CANNOT be used.
Sufficient clearances between chains and
brakes, suspension and body components
must be maintained.
\b Some strap-on type chains will interfere
with brake components and therefore
CANNOT be used.
\b All Wheel Drive models: Snow chains
should only be installed on the front
wheels. Only chains adapted for AWD
models should be used.
Consult your Volvo retailer for additional snow
chain information.
CAUTION \b
Check local regulations regarding the
use of snow chains before installing.
\b Use single-sided snow chains only.
\b Always follow the chain manufacturer\fs
installation instructions carefully. Install
chains as tightly as possible and
retighten periodically.
\b Never exceed the chain manufacturer\fs
specified maximum speed limit. (Under
no circumstances should you exceed
31 mph (50 km/h).
\b Avoid bumps, holes or sharp turns
when driving with snow chains.
\b 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 2
Tires for winter use:
\b 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.
\b 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.
\b Do not mix tires of different design as this
could also negatively affect overall tire road
grip.
\b Winter tires wear more quickly on dry roads
in warm weather. They should be removed
when the winter driving season has ended.
\b 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