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:
This overview shows some service-related components.
The layout of the engine compartment may vary depending
on model and engine variant.
Coolant expansion tank
Brake fluid reservoir (located
on the driver's side)
Washer fluid filler pipe
Fusebox
Air filter
Engine oil filler pipe
Location of warning decal for the engine compartment...
(Option/accessory)
The tailgate can be set to stop opening at a certain height, for example if
the tailgate needs to be opened in a garage with a low ceiling.
Setting maximum opening height
Open the tailgate manually to the desired opening height.
Press the button on the lower
edge of the tailgate and hold it for about 3 seconds...