Volvo XC90: Wheels and tires / Snow tires
Snow tires are designed for winter driving conditions.
Volvo recommends snow tires with specific dimensions. The tire dimensions vary
depending on engine type. When driving with snow tires, the correct type of tires
must be mounted on all four wheels.
Tips for changing snow tires
When switching between regular tires and snow tires, mark the tires according
to which side they were mounted on, e.g. L for left and R for right.
Contact a Volvo retailer for assistance determining the most suitable rims and
tires.
Studded tires
Studded tires should be broken in by driving 500–1000 km (300–600 miles) slowly
and gently to help the studs settle properly in the tires. This gives the tire,
and especially the studs, a longer service life.
NOTE
Legal requirements concerning the use of studded tires may vary. Always
follow local laws and regulations.
Tread depth
Road conditions with ice, slush and low temperatures place considerably higher
demands on tires than summer conditions. Volvo therefore recommends not driving
on snow tires that have a tread depth of less than 4 mm (0.15 inch).
Screw the spare tire's retaining bolt back on.CAUTION
Do not attempt to unscrew the lower part of the retaining bolt if it
is attached to the body, as this could cause it to break...
Using snow chains and/or snow tires can help improve traction in winter driving
conditions.
Volvo does not recommend use of snow chains 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...
Other information:
A number of messages related to BLIS1 may be displayed in the instrument
panel. Several examples are provided below.
A An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.
B Cross Traffic Alert*
A text message can be erased by briefly pressing the
button in the center of the rightside
steering wheel keypad...
(Option/accessory)
The third row has two individual seats. These can be folded down separately.
CAUTION
To fold down the third-row seat backrests, it may be necessary to change
the position/tilt the seats in the second row.
Pull the handle on the upper side of the backrest upward/forward...