Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual page 547

The handling of the vehicle can be
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adversely affected when driving with
chains. Avoid fast or sharp turns as
well as locked wheel braking.
Some types of strap-on chains affect
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brake components and therefore must
NOT be used.
Consult a Volvo retailer for more information
about snow chains.
Related information
Winter driving (p. 428)
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14 Certain models only.
15 Not available on all models.
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Tire sealing system
The temporary tire sealing system can be
used to seal a puncture in a tire or to check
and adjust the pressure in the tire.
Models equipped with a spare wheel
have the tire sealing system.
WARNING
California Proposition 65
Operating, servicing and maintaining a pas-
senger vehicle can expose you to chemi-
cals including engine exhaust, carbon mon-
oxide, phthalates, and lead, which are
known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid
breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine
except as necessary, service your vehicle in
a well ventilated area and wear gloves or
wash your hands frequently when servicing
your vehicle. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-
vehicle.
The tire sealing system consists of a compres-
sor and a bottle containing sealing compound.
The sealing functions as a temporary repair.
NOTE
The sealing compound effectively seals
tires with punctures in the tread but may
not be able to fully seal tires with punctu-
res in the sidewall. Do not use the tire seal-
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do not
ing system on tires with large tears, cracks
or similar damage.
NOTE
The compressor is intended for temporary
tire sealing and is approved by Volvo.
Location
The tire sealing system is located in a foam
block under the floor of the cargo compart-
ment.
WHEELS AND TIRES
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