WHEELS AND TYRES
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Driving with snow chains may have a
negative effect on the car's driving
characteristics. Avoid fast or sharp
turns, as well as braking with locked
wheels.
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Emergency puncture repair kit
The emergency puncture repair kit8, is used
to seal a puncture as well as to check and
adjust the air pressure in the tyre.
Snow chains can be used on the car with
the following restrictions:
Always follow the mounting instruc-
tions from the manufacturer carefully.
Fit the chains as tensioned as possible
and tension them at regular intervals.
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Cars equipped with spare tyre* do not have
the puncture repair kit.
The puncture repair kit consists of a compres-
sor and a bottle with sealing fluid. The sealing
works as a temporary repair.
Some types of chain that are firmly
tensioned affect brake components
and must therefore NOT be used.
Snow chains must only be used on the
front wheels (also applies to all-wheel
drive cars).
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You can obtain more information on snow
chains from a Volvo dealer.
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.
Related information
The sealing fluid is effective at sealing tyres
with tread punctures but has limited ability
to seal tyres with sidewall punctures. Do
not use the emergency puncture repair kit
on tyres displaying larger slits, cracks or
similar damage.
Winter driving (p. 432)
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Check local regulations with regard to
using snow chains before fitting them.
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The compressor is intended for temporary
emergency puncture repair and is
approved by Volvo.
Never exceed the chain manufacturer's
specified maximum speed. You must
never exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) under
any circumstances.
Location
Avoid bumps, holes or sharp turns
when driving with snow chains.
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The puncture repair kit is located in the foam
block under the cargo area floor.
Avoid driving on bare ground as this
wears out both the snow chains and
tyres.
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* Option/accessory.
