Snow Chains - Volvo S60 2019 Owner's Manual

Tread depth
Road conditions with ice, slush and low tem-
peratures place considerably higher demands
on tyres than summer conditions. Volvo there-
fore recommends not to drive on winter tyres
that have a tread depth of less than 4 mm
(0.15 inches).
Related information
When changing wheels (p. 535)
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Winter driving (p. 441)
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Tread wear indicators on the tyres
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(p. 528)
7 The wheels that can be fitted to the car may depend on variant and market.

Snow chains

Use of snow chains and/or winter tyres can
help to improve the traction in winter condi-
tions.
Volvo recommends that snow chains are not
used on wheel dimensions other than these
7x16 ET 37 215/60
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7x17 ET 40.5 225/50
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8x18 ET 42 235/45
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WARNING
Use Volvo genuine snow chains or equiva-
lent chains designed for the car model, and
tyre and rim dimensions. Only single-sided
snow chains are permitted.
In the event of uncertainty about the show
chain, Volvo recommends that an author-
ised Volvo workshop should be contacted.
The wrong snow chains may cause serious
damage to the car and lead to an accident.
IMPORTANT
Snow chains can be used on the car with
the following restrictions:
Always follow the mounting instruc-
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tions from the manufacturer carefully.
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:
Fit the chains as tensioned as possible
and tension them at regular intervals.
Snow chains must only be used on the
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front wheels (also applies to all-wheel
drive cars).
In some cases, snow chains must NOT
•
be used, such as if accessory, after-
market or "special" tyres and wheels
are fitted that have a different size to
the original tyres and wheels. Suffi-
cient distance must be maintained
between the chains and brakes, sus-
pension and body components.
Check local regulations with regard to
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using snow chains before fitting them.
Never exceed the chain manufacturer's
•
specified maximum speed. You must
never exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) under
any circumstances.
Avoid bumps, holes or sharp turns
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when driving with snow chains.
WHEELS AND TYRES
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