• Always maintain a safe following distance between your car and the vehicle in front. It takes a greater distance to stop on ice and snow.
• Be prepared for the unexpected emergency...always carry a First Aid kit, flashlight, warning triangles, flares, tow and jumping cables, folding shovel, a bag of sand, a blanket, and winter gloves.
• Watch for hazardous road conditions. Take extra care when driving on icy roads and watch out for hard to see patches of ice (black ice).
• Use winter mode when road conditions are snowy and icy (850 and 960 models only).
• Always keep the air intake grille free of snow and ice.
• Take an extra minute to clear all the snow and ice from your car. This will help avoid sheets of ice flying off the car and hitting the car behind you. Check that headlamps, turn signals, and tail lights are unobstructed.
• Install snow tires on all four wheels.
• Add gas line anti-freeze to the fuel-tank when refueling in extremely cold weather.
• Get ready for harsh winter driving weather:
  • Check coolant level and mixture (50% water, 50% Volvo genuine coolant/anti-freeze).
  • Keep gas tank full.
  • Replace wiper blades when they become worn, damaged, or begin to leave streaks.
  • Check windshield washer fluid level.
  • Check engine oil, especially before long trips. Use winter weight oil (5W-30).
  • Keep battery terminals clean, tight, and dry.

• If you start to skid, correct it by steering in the direction the car is moving.
• Never drink and drive. Use a designated driver whenever possible. Call a cab or a friend if you have been drinking.
• Buckle up - always use your belt. This means all passengers and children, too.
• Feeling tired? Pull off the road.
• Check tire pressure, tire condition, and spare tire pressure regularly.
• Load roof rack according to manufacturer's specifications.
• Drive economically - use a light foot on the accelerator pedal.
• Restrain your dog. Travel harnesses are available in pet stores. Don't forget to provide ventilation for your traveling pet.

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