Snow Chains - Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual

WHEELS AND TIRES

Snow chains

Using snow chains and/or snow tires can help
improve traction in winter driving conditions.
Volvo recommends that snow chains are not
used on wheel dimensions larger than 19 inches
WARNING
Use Volvo genuine snow chains or equivalent
snow chains that are suitable for the vehicle
model and the tire and wheel sizes. Only one-
sided snow chains are permitted.
If uncertain about snow chains, Volvo recom-
mends contacting an authorized Volvo work-
shop. Use of the wrong snow chains could
cause serious damage to the vehicle and
result in an accident.
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CAUTION
Snow chains can be used on the vehicle, with
the following restrictions:
• Always follow the manufacturer's installa-
tion instructions carefully. Install chains
as tightly as possible and retighten peri-
odically.
• Only put snow chains on the front wheels
(also applies to all-wheel drive vehicles).
• If accessory, aftermarket or "custom"
tires and wheels with different dimen-
sions than the original tires and wheels
are used, snow chains in some cases
may NOT be used. Sufficient distance
between the chains and brakes, suspen-
sion and body components must be
maintained.
• Check local regulations regarding the use
of snow chains before installing.
• Never exceed the snow chain manufac-
turer's specified maximum speed limit.
Under no circumstances should you
exceed 50 km/h (30 mph).
• Avoid bumps, holes or sharp turns when
driving with snow chains.
• Avoid driving on surfaces without snow as
this wears out both the snow chains and
the tires.
• The handling of the vehicle can be
adversely affected when driving with
chains. Avoid fast or sharp turns as well
as locked wheel braking.
• Some types of strap-on chains affect
brake components and therefore must
NOT be used.
Consult a Volvo retailer for more information
about snow chains.
Related information
• Winter driving (p. 425)