Volvo XC90: Wheels and tires / Tread wear indicator
The tread wear indicator shows the status of the tire's tread.
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The tread wear indicator is a narrow elevated strip running across the tire's
longitudinal tread grooves. The letters TWI (Tread Wear Indicator) are visible on
the side of the tire. When approximately 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) is left on the tread,
the tread will be at the same height as the tread wear indicator. Replace the tire
as soon as possible. Tires with low tread offer very poor traction in rain or snow.
Tires with tread designed to roll in only one direction are marked with an
arrow on the sidewall.
The arrow shows the tire's direction of rotation.
The tire should maintain the same direction of rotation throughout its service
life...
The following is a glossary of tire-related terms.
The tire suppliers may have additional markings, notes or warnings such as standard
load, radial tubeless, etc...
Other information:
High beam is operated via the left-hand steering wheel lever. High beam is
the vehicle's strongest lighting and should be used when driving in dark conditions,
provided it does not blind other road users, to improve visibility.
Steering wheel lever with lighting ring...
(Not available in all markets.)
Connected Safety communicates information between your vehicle and other vehicles
via the Internet1. The function is designed to notify the driver of any
hazardous road conditions ahead.
The function can notify the driver if another vehicle further down the road has
activated its hazard warning flashers or detected slippery road conditions...