Volvo XC90: Wheels and tires / Stowing a flat tire
- 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.
If the retaining bolt becomes dislodged from its lower attachment point
in the body under the spare tire, replace it in the hole and turn clockwise
to secure it again.
WARNING
On vehicles with 48 V batteries, the bolt is attached to the battery
box instead of the body. If the lower part of the retaining bolt is not dislodged
when the spare tire is taken out, it should be removed to help prevent injury
when the flat tire is replaced.
- Put the tools back in their correct positions in the foam block.
- Then lower the trunk/cargo compartment floor and place the punctured tire
in the trunk/cargo compartment.
(Not available on all models.)
Follow these instructions regarding handling the spare wheel.
Accessing the spare wheel
This illustration is generic and appearance may vary...
Snow tires are designed for winter driving conditions.
Volvo recommends snow tires with specific dimensions. The tire dimensions vary
depending on engine type...
Other information:
It is important to check the vehicle before driving in cold/snowy conditions
to make sure it can be driven safely.
Before the cold season arrives:
Make sure the engine coolant contains 50% antifreeze. This mixture helps
protect the engine from frost erosion down to approx...
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC1) function helps the driver
avoid skidding and improves the vehicle's directional stability.
This symbol will be displayed in
the instrument panel when the system is intervening.
When the system has intervened to apply the brakes, a pulsing sound may be heard
and the vehicle may accelerate more slowly than expected when the accelerator pedal
is depressed...