Volvo XC60: Tire age
Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used. It is recommended that tires generally be replaced after 6 years of normal service. Heat caused by hot climates, frequent high loading conditions or Ultra Violet (U.V.) exposure can accelerate the aging process.
The temporary spare1 should also be replaced at 6-year intervals, even if it has never been used.
A tire's age can be determined by the DOT stamp on the sidewall (see the illustration).
A tire with e.g., visible cracks or discoloration should be replaced immediately.
New Tires
Remember that tires are perishable goods. As
of 2000, the manufacturing week and year
(Department of Transportation (DOT) stamp)
will be indicated with 4 digits (e.g., 1510 means
that the ti ...
Improving tire economy
• Maintain correct tire pressure. See the tire
inflation table on page 291.
• Drive smoothly: avoid fast starts, hard
braking and tire screeching.
• Tire wear increases with speed.
• Co ...
See also:
Points of interest (POI)
After selecting Points of interest from the
menu, touch Name to input the POI name, for
example, Petrol to display fuel stations on the
map, or touch List for a list of POIs.
Alternatively, choose ...
Introduction
This owner’s manual applies to the GRAND VITARA series:
NOTE: The illustrated model is one of the GRAND VITARA series.
Thank you for choosing SUZUKI and welcome to our growing family. Your choic ...
Cruise Control
ON/OFF CRUISE : Press to turn the
cruise control system on and off.
CANCEL : Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set speed from memory.
RES/+: Move the thumbwheel up to make ...
