2014 VOLVO XC90 snow chains

Contents
4* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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06 Starting and driving
General information................................ 138
Fuel requirements................................... 139
Refueling................................................. 141
Starting the vehicle................................. 143
Ignition switch and steering wheel lock.. 145
Economical driving.................................. 146
Difficult driving conditions...................... 147
Automatic transmission.......................... 149
Jump starting.......................................... 152
All Wheel Drive*....................................... 153
Brake system.......................................... 154
Parking brake.......................................... 157
Stability system....................................... 158
Front/rear park assist*............................. 160
Towing.................................................... 162
Towing a trailer....................................... 164
Detachable trailer hitch........................... 167
Load carriers (accessory)........................ 168
Cold weather precautions....................... 169
Before a long distance trip...................... 170
Blind Spot Information System*.............. 171
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07 Wheels and tires
General information................................ 178
Tire inflation ............................................ 181
Tire inflation pressure table..................... 183
Tire designations..................................... 184
Glossary of tire terminology.................... 186
Vehicle loading........................................ 187
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................. 189
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires.. 190
Temporary spare..................................... 191
Tire Sealing System ............................... 192
Changing wheels.................................... 198
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 203
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08 Car care
Washing and cleaning the vehicle.......... 208
Paint touch up......................................... 213

06 Starting and driving
All Wheel Drive*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.153
All Wheel Drive (AWD) – general information
Your Volvo can be equipped with an electron- ically controlled All Wheel Drive system*,which means that power is distributed auto-matically between the front and rear wheels.Under normal driving conditions, most of theengine's power is directed to the frontwheels. However, if there is any tendency forthe front wheels to spin, an electronicallycontrolled coupling distributes power to thewheels that have the best traction.
Tire dimensionsVolvo recommends that you always drive ontires of the same brand, size, construction(radial), tread pattern, load-, speed-, traction-,temperature-, and treadwear rating. Neverdrive on mixed tires, except for brief periodswhen the temporary spare tire is in use. Always use properly inflated tires of correct dimensions. Tire size and inflation pressuresare shown on the tire inflation pressure plac-ards, located on the driver's side B-pillar (thestructural member at the side of the vehicle,at the rear of the driver's door opening), or onthe inside of the fuel filler door on Canadianmodels.
Temporary SpareThe temporary spare tire is for temporary,low-speed, short-distance use only. Replaceit with a full-sized tire as soon as possible. Donot drive on the temporary spare at speedsabove 50 m.p.h. (80 km/h).
NOTE
Never install snow chains on a temporary spare.

06 Starting and driving
Stability system
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Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC)
The stability system consists of a number of functions designed help reduce wheel spin,counteract skidding, and to generally helpimprove directional stability.
NOTE
A pulsating sound will be audible when the system is actively operating and is normal.
Traction control (TC)This function is designed to help reduce wheel spin by transferring power from a drivewheel that begins to lose traction to thewheel on the opposite side of the vehicle (onthe same axle). TC is most active at low speeds.This is one of DSTC's permanent functions and cannot be switched off.
Spin control (SC)The spin control function is designed to helpprevent the drive wheels from spinning whilethe vehicle is accelerating. Under certain circumstances, such as when driving with snow chains, or driving in deepsnow or loose sand, it may be advisable totemporarily switch off this function for maxi-mum tractive force.
Temporarily switching off Spin control1. Turn the thumbwheel (1) on the left-side
steering wheel lever until the DSTC menu
is displayed.
2. Hold down the RESET button (2) to tog-
gle between
DSTC ON or DSTC SPIN
CONTROL OFF.
NOTE
• The message DSTC SPIN CONTROL
OFF indicates that the stability sys-
tem's spin control function has tempo- rarily been switched off.
• The stability control indicator light willilluminate and remain on until spincontrol has been reactivated.
• The spin control function is automati-cally enabled each time the engine isstarted.
•
DSTC ON indicates that all system
functions are active.
Active Yaw Control (AYC)This function helps maintain directional stabil- ity, for example when cornering, by brakingone or more of the wheels if the vehicleshows a tendency to skid or slide laterally. This is one of DSTC's permanent functions
and cannot be switched off.
WARNING
The car's handling and stability characte- ristics will be altered if the DSTC systemfunctions have been disabled.

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General information............................................................................... 178 Tire inflation .......................................................................................... 181
Tire inflation pressure table................................................................... 183
Tire designations...................................................................................184
Glossary of tire terminology.................................................................. 186Vehicle loading...................................................................................... 187
Uniform Tire Quality Grading................................................................ 189
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires................................................ 190
Temporary spare................................................................................... 191
Tire Sealing System ............................................................................. 192
Changing wheels................................................................................... 198
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)............................................. 203

07 Wheels and tires
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires
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Snow chains
Snow chains can be used on your Volvo with the following restrictions:• Snow chains should be installed on front wheels only. Use only Volvo approvedsnow chains.
• If accessory, aftermarket or "custom"tires and wheels are installed and are of asize different than the original tires andwheels, chains in some cases CANNOTbe used. Sufficient clearances betweenchains and brakes, suspension and bodycomponents must be maintained.
• Some strap-on type chains will interferewith brake components and thereforeCANNOT be used.
• All Wheel Drive models: Snow chainsshould only be installed on the frontwheels.
• Certain size tires may not allow theassembly of snow chains/traction devi-ces.
Consult your Volvo retailer for additional snow chain information.CAUTION
• Check local regulations regarding the use of snow chains before installing.
• Always follow the chain manufactur-er's installation instructions carefully.Install chains as tightly as possible andretighten periodically.
• Never exceed the chain manufactur-er's specified maximum speed limit.(Under no circumstances should youexceed 31 mph (50 km/h)).
• Avoid bumps, holes or sharp turnswhen driving with snow chains.
• The handling of the vehicle can beadversely affected when driving withchains. Avoid fast or sharp turns aswell as locked wheel braking.
Snow tires, studded tires 1
Tires for winter use:
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Owners who live in or regularly commute through areas with sustained periods ofsnow or icy driving conditions arestrongly advised to fit suitable winter tires to help retain the highest degree of trac-tion.
• It is important to install winter tires on allfour wheels to help retain traction duringcornering, braking, and accelerating. Fail-ure to do so could reduce traction to anunsafe level or adversely affect handling.
• Do not mix tires of different design as thiscould also negatively affect overall tireroad grip.
• Winter tires wear more quickly on dryroads in warm weather. They should beremoved when the winter driving seasonhas ended.
• Studded tires should be run-in300-600 miles (500-1000 km) duringwhich the vehicle should be driven assmoothly as possible to give the studsthe opportunity to seat properly in thetires. The tires should have the samerotational direction throughout their entirelifetime.NOTE
Please consult state or provincial regula- tions restricting the use of studded wintertires before installing such tires.
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Where permitted

12 Index
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Radio functions........................................ 255HD digital radio................................... 260
Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 73
Rear fog light............................................. 69
Rear suspension...................................... 289
Rearview mirror with compass.................. 84
Rear window defroster.............................. 75
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 40
Recirculation.............................................. 99
REDUCE SPEED........................................ 62
Refrigerant (A/C system)............................ 94
Refrigerator (XC90 Executive).................. 118
Registering child restraints........................ 40
Remote key.............................................. 127 replacing the battery........................... 129
Reporting safety defects............................ 19
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Safety defects, reporting........................... 19
Safety locks, child.................................... 132
Seat belt..................................................... 20 Seat belts
Automatic locking retractor/Emer-
gency locking retractor......................... 39
Seats........................................................ 104
Shiftlock............................................. 11, 143 override................................................. 23
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags....... 32SiriusXM ™ satellite radio......................... 263
Snow chains............................................ 190
Snow tires................................................ 190
Spare tire................................................. 191
Spare tire – accessing............................. 198
Spare wheel, lowering............................. 198
Speedometer............................................. 58
Starting the car........................................ 143
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)...................... 126
Steering wheel lock................................. 145
Stone chips, touching up......................... 213
Storage compartments............ 114, 116, 117
Studded tires........................................... 190
Sun visor.................................................... 88
Symbols, overview................................... 294
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Tachometer................................................ 58 Tailgate locking/unlocking................................ 131
opening................................................. 81
Tailgate wipers......................................... 226
Technician certification............................ 296
Temperature control................................ 100
Temperature gauge................................... 58
Temporary spare tire............................... 191
Three-way catalytic converter................. 293
TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE................. 62
Tire inflation pressure.............................. 183
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 203
Tires......................................................... 178 age...................................................... 178
changing............................................. 198
changing from summer to winter........ 179
designations....................................... 184
improving economy............................ 179
inflation............................................... 181
inflation pressure, checking................ 181
inflation pressure table....................... 183
load ratings......................................... 182