Volvo V40 Cross Country (2019 year). Manual in english — page 14

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STARTING AND DRIVING

Detachable towbar* - attachment/

removal

The attachment and removal of the detachable

towbar is performed in the following way:

Attaching

The indicator window must show red.

The indicator window must show green.

Remove the protective cover by first pressing

in the catch

and then pulling the cover

straight back

Insert the towball section until you hear a

Turn the key anticlockwise to locked position.

click.

Remove the key from the lock.

Ensure that the mechanism is in the

unlocked position by turning the key clock-

wise.

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Check that the towball section is secure by

Safety cable.

Push in the locking wheel

and turn it

pulling it up, down and back.

anticlockwise

until you hear a click.

WARNING

WARNING

Take care to secure the trailer's safety cable

If the towball is not fitted correctly then it

in the intended bracket.

must be detached and reattached in accord-

ance with the previous instructions.

Removal of removable towbar

IMPORTANT

Only grease in the ball for the towball hitch,

the remainder of the towbar must be clean

and dry.

Turn the locking wheel down fully, until it

comes to a stop. Hold it in this position while

pulling the towball rearward and upward.

NOTE

When a hitch with a vibration damper is used,

WARNING

the towball must not be lubricated.

Secure the detachable towbar safely if it is

Insert the key and turn it clockwise to the

stored in the car, see Detachable towbar* -

unlocked position.

storage (p. 310).

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Trailer Stability Assist - TSA²²

The trailer stability assist function continually

monitors car movements, particularly lateral

The trailer stability assist TSA (Trailer Stability

movements. If snaking is detected, the front

Assist) function is designed to stabilise the car

wheels are individually braked. This serves to sta-

and trailer combination if it begins to snake.

bilise the car/trailer combination. This is often

TSA- the function is included in the stability sys-

enough to help the driver regain control of the

tem (p. 184) ESC²³.

car.

Function

If snaking is not eliminated the first time the TSA

The snaking phenomenon can occur with any

system comes into action, the car/trailer combi-

Push the protective cover until it snaps tight.

car/trailer combination. Snaking normally occurs

nation is braked with all wheels and engine

at high speeds. But, there is a risk of it occurring

power is reduced. Once snaking has been gradu-

at lower speeds if the trailer is overloaded or the

ally suppressed and the car/trailer combination is

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once again stable, the TSA system stops regulat-

load is improperly distributed, e.g. too far back.

•

Detachable towbar* - storage (p. 310)

ing and the driver once again has full control of

In order for snaking to occur, there must be a

•

Detachable towbar* - specifications (p. 311)

the car. For more information, see Electronic sta-

triggering factor, e.g.:

bility control (ESC) - general (p. 184).

•

Driving with a trailer (p. 307)

• Car with trailer subjected to a sudden and

Miscellaneous

powerful side wind.

Engagement of the TSA system may take place

• Car with trailer drives on an uneven road sur-

at higher speeds.

face or in a pothole.

• Sweeping steering wheel movements.

NOTE

Operation

TSA function is switched off if the driver

If snaking has started, it could be difficult or even

selects Sport mode, see Electronic stability

impossible to suppress. This makes the car/

control (ESC) - general (p. 184).

trailer combination difficult to control and there is

a risk that you could, for example, end up in the

TSA may fail to engage if the driver uses severe

wrong lane or leave the carriageway.

steering wheel movements to try to rectify the

snaking because in such a situation the TSA sys-

22 Included in the installation of Volvo genuine towbar.

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(Electronic Stability Control) - Electronic stability control.

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tem cannot determine whether it is the trailer or

Towing

WARNING

the driver that is causing the snaking.

During towing, one vehicle is towed by another

• Check that the steering lock is unlocked

The ESC²³ symbol in the combined

vehicle using a tow rope.

before towing.

instrument panel flashes when the TSA

Find out the statutory maximum speed limit for

• The remote control key must be in key

system is working.

towing before the towing begins.

position II - in position I all airbags are

deactivated.

1.

Activate the car's hazard warning flashers.

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• Never remove the remote control key

•

Electronic stability control (ESC) - general

2.

Attach the tow rope in the towing eye.

from the ignition switch when the car is

(p. 184)

3.

Unlock the steering lock (p. 271) by inserting

being towed.

the remote control key in the ignition switch

and giving a long press on the START/

STOP ENGINE button - key position II

WARNING

(p. 81) is activated.

The brake servo and power steering do not

work when the engine is switched off - the

4.

The remote control key must remain in the

brake pedal needs to be depressed

ignition switch while the car is being towed.

about 5 times more heavily and the steering is

5.

Keep the towline taut when the towing vehi-

considerably heavier than normal.

cle reduces speed by holding your foot gen-

tly pressed on the brake pedal - thereby

Manual gearbox

avoiding unnecessary jerking.

Prior to towing:

6.

Be prepared to brake to stop.

- Move gear lever into neutral and release the

parking brake.

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(Electronic Stability Control) - Electronic stability control.

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Automatic gearbox Geartronic

Towing eye

2.

The cover for the towing eye's attachment

Use the towing eye for towing a vehicle. The

point is available in two variants which must

be opened in the following way:

IMPORTANT

towing eye is screwed into a threaded socket

behind a cover on the right-hand side of the

Note that the car must always be towed with

• Open the rear bumper's recess using a

bumper, front or rear.

coin or similar inserted in the recess,

the wheels rolling forward.

carefully turning it outwards. Then turn out

• Do not tow cars with automatic transmis-

Attaching the towing eye

the cover completely and remove it.

sion at speeds higher than 80 km/h

• The front bumper's recess has a marking

(50 mph) or for distances in excess of 80

along one side or in a corner: Press the

km (50 miles).

marking with a finger and fold out the

opposite side/corner at the same time -

Prior to towing:

the cover turns around its axis and can

then be removed.

- Move the gear selector to neutral position

and release the parking brake.

3.

Screw the towing eye right in up to its flange.

Turn in the towing eye firmly e.g. using the

Jump starting

wheel wrench*.

Do not tow the car to bump start the engine. Use

a donor battery if the starter battery is discharged

and the engine does not start, see Jump starting

IMPORTANT

(p. 271).

1.

Take out the towing eye that is stored in the

The towing eye is only designed for towing on

foam block under the cargo area floor.

roads - not for pulling the car unstuck or out

IMPORTANT

of a ditch. Call a recovery service for recovery

assistance.

The catalytic converter may be damaged dur-

ing attempts to tow-start the engine.

Removal

1. Unscrew and remove the towing eye after

Related information

use. Place the towing eye back in its position

• Hazard warning flashers (p. 99)

in the foam block.

• Towing eye (p. 316)

2. Refit the cover on the bumper.

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Tyres - maintenance

New tyres

Wear and maintenance

Amongst other things, the function of the tyres is

Correct tyre pressure (p. 322) results in more

to carry load, provide grip on the road surface,

even wear. Driving style, tyre pressure, climate

dampen vibration and protect the wheel from

and road condition affect how quickly your tyres

wear.

age and wear. To avoid differences in tread depth

and to prevent wear patterns (p. 322) arising, the

Driving characteristics

front and rear wheels can be switched with each

Tyres greatly affect the car's driving characteris-

other. A suitable distance for the first change is

tics. The type of tyre, dimensions, tyre pressure

approx. 5000 km and then at 10000 km inter-

and speed rating are important for how the car

vals. Volvo recommends the an authorised Volvo

performs.

workshop is contacted for checking if you are

uncertain about tread depth. If significant differ-

Tyre age

ences in wear (> 1 mm difference in tread depth)

All tyres older than 6 years old should be

between tyres have already occurred, then the

checked by an expert even if they seem undam-

Tyres are perishable. After a few years they begin

least worn tyres must always be fitted on the rear.

aged. Tyres age and decompose, even if they are

to harden at the same time as the friction

Understeer is normally easier to correct than

hardly ever or never used. The function can

capacity/characteristics gradually deteriorate. For

oversteer, and leads to the car continuing for-

therefore be affected. This applies to all tyres that

this reason, aim to get as fresh tyres as possible

wards in a straight line rather than having the

are stored for future use. Examples of external

when you replace them. This is especially impor-

rear end skidding to one side, resulting in possi-

signs which indicate that the tyre is unsuitable for

tant with regard to winter tyres. The last four dig-

ble complete loss of control over the car. This is

use are cracks or discoloration.

its in the sequence mean the week and year of

why it is important for the rear wheels never to

manufacture. This is the tyre's DOT marking

lose grip before the front wheels.

(Department of Transportation), and this is stated

Wheels with tyres fitted must be stored lying

with four digits, for example 1510. The tyre in the

down or hanging up - never standing up.

figure was manufactured in week 15 of 2010.

Summer and winter wheels

WARNING

When summer and winter wheels are changed

A damaged tyre may lead to loss of control

the wheels should be marked with which side of

over the car.

the car they were mounted on, for example L for

left and R for right.

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Related information

Tyres - direction of rotation

NOTE

• Tyres - dimensions (p. 323)

Tyres with a tread pattern which are designed to

Make sure that both pairs of wheels have the

• Tyres - speed ratings (p. 324)

only turn in one direction have the direction of

same type and dimension, and also the same

rotation marked with an arrow.

• Tyres - direction of rotation (p. 321)

make.

Follow the recommended tyre pressure (p. 322)

specified in the tyre pressure table.

Related information

• Tyres - dimensions (p. 323)

• Tyres - speed ratings (p. 324)

• Tyres - maintenance (p. 320)

• Tyres - tread wear indicators (p. 322)

The arrow shows the tyre's direction of rotation.

The tyre must always rotate in the same direction

throughout its lifespan. Tyres should only be

switched between front and rear positions, never

between left and right-hand sides, or vice versa. If

the tyres are fitted incorrectly, the car's braking

characteristics and capacity to force rain and

slush out of the way are adversely affected. Tyres

with the greatest tread depth should always be

fitted to the rear of the car (to decrease the risk

of skidding).

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Tyres - tread wear indicators

Tyres - air pressure

Tyre pressure label

Tread wear indicators show the status of the

Tyres can have different air pressures which are

tyre's tread depth.

measured in bar.

Check the air pressure in the tyres

The air pressure for the tyres should be checked

every month and should be checked on cold

tyres. "Cold tyres" means the tyres are the same

temperature as the ambient temperature. After

several few kilometres of driving, the tyres warm

up and the pressure increases.

Inadequate tyre pressure increases fuel con-

sumption, shortens tyre lifespan and impairs the

car's driving characteristics. Driving on tyres with

The tyre pressure label on the driver's side door

tyre pressure that is too low could result in the

pillar (between frame and rear door) shows which

tyres overheating and being damaged. Tyre pres-

pressure the tyres should have at different loads

Tread wear indicators.

sure affects travelling comfort, road noise and

and speed conditions. This is also specified in the

A tread wear indicators is a narrow elevation

driving characteristics.

tyre pressure table.

across the longitudinal grooves of the tyre's tread

pattern. On the side of the tyre are the letters

Tyre pressure for the car's recommended tyre

NOTE

TWI (Tread Wear Indicator). When the tyre's tread

dimension and information about ECO pressure

Tyre pressure decreases over time, this is a

that results in improved fuel economy can be

depth is down to 1.6 mm, the tread will be level in

natural phenomenon. Tyre pressure also var-

found in the printed owner's manual.

height with the tread wear indicators. Change to

ies depending on ambient temperature.

new tyres as soon as possible. Remember that

tyres with little tread depth provide very poor grip

NOTE

in rain and snow.

Temperature differences change the

tyre pressure.

Related information

• Tyres - speed ratings (p. 324)

Fuel economy, ECO pressure

• Tyres - air pressure (p. 322)

When carrying a light load (max. 3 people) and at

• Tyres - direction of rotation (p. 321)

speeds of up to 160 km/h (100 mph), the ECO

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pressure can be selected to give the best possi-

Wheel and wheel rim dimensions

Tyres - dimensions

ble fuel economy. If the best possible noise and

Wheel and rim dimensions are designated in

The car's tyres have a certain dimension, see the

travelling comfort conditions are sought, the

accordance with the examples in the table

examples in the table below.

lower comfort pressures are recommended

below.

instead.

The dimensions are stated on all car tyres. Exam-

The car has an approval for the complete vehicle.

ple of designation:215/55R16 97W.

(See approved tyre pressures(p. 409).)

This means that there are certain combinations

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of wheels and tyres that are approved.

205

Tyre width (mm)

•

Tyres - speed ratings (p. 324)

For information about approved dimensions, see

50

Ratio between tyre wall height and tyre

Tyres - direction of rotation (p. 321)

Wheels and tyres - approved dimensions

•

width (%)

(p. 407).

•

Tyres - maintenance (p. 320)

R

Radial ply

Wheels (rims) have a designation of dimensions,

•

Tyres - tread wear indicators (p. 322)

for example: 7Jx16x50.

17

Rim diameter in inches (")

•

Tyres - approved tyre pressures (p. 409)

93

Codes for the maximum permitted tyre

7

Rim width in inches

load, load index (p. 324) (LI)

J

Rim flange profile

W

Speed rating for maximum permitted

16

Rim diameter in inches

speed, speed rating (p. 324) (SS). (In

this case 270 km/h (168 mph)).

50

Off-set in mm (distance from wheel cen-

tre to wheel contact surface against the

The car has an approval for the complete vehicle

hub)

with certain combinations of wheel rims and

tyres.

Related information

• Wheel nuts (p. 325)

For information about approved dimensions, see

Wheels and tyres - approved dimensions

(p. 407).

Related information

• Tyres - air pressure (p. 322)

• Tyres - direction of rotation (p. 321)

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•

Tyres - tread wear indicators (p. 322)

Tyres - load index

Tyres - speed ratings

•

Load index and speed rating (p. 408)

Load index indicates a tyre's ability to carry a

Each tyre can withstand a certain maximum

certain load.

speed and therefore belongs to a particular

speed rating (SS - Speed Symbol).

Each tyre has a certain capacity to carry a load, a

load index (LI). The car's weight determines the

Tyre speed class must at least correspond with

load capacity required of the tyres.

the car's top speed. The table below indicates the

maximum permitted speed that applies for each

Minimum permitted index is specified in the load

speed rating (SS). The only exception to these

index table, see Load index and speed rating

conditions is winter tyres (p. 326) (both those

(p. 408).

with metal studs and those without), where a

Related information

lower speed rating may be used. If such a tyre is

chosen, the car must not be driven faster than

• Tyres - dimensions (p. 323)

the speed rating of the tyre (for example, class Q

• Tyres - speed ratings (p. 324)

can be driven at a maximum of 160 km/h

• Tyres - air pressure (p. 322)

(100 mph)). Traffic regulations determine how

• Tyres - tread wear indicators (p. 322)

fast a car can be driven, not the speed rating of

the tyres.

NOTE

The maximum permitted speed is specified in

the table.

Q

160 km/h (100 mph) (only used on win-

ter tyres)

T

190 km/h (118 mph)

H

210 km/h (130 mph)

V

240 km/h (149 mph)

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W

270 km/h (168 mph)

Wheel nuts

Locking wheel nuts*

Wheel nuts are used to fasten the wheels at the

Locking wheel nuts can be used on both alumi-

Y

300 km/h (186 mph)

nium and steel rims. Under the cargo area floor

hubs and are available in different versions.

there is space for the sleeve for the lockable

wheel nuts.

WARNING

Related information

The car must be fitted with tyres which have

• Wheel and wheel rim dimensions (p. 323)

the same or a higher load index (p. 324) (LI)

and speed rating (SS) than specified. If a tyre

with too low a load index or speed rating is

used, it may overheat.

Related information

• Tyres - dimensions (p. 323)

• Tyres - air pressure (p. 322)

• Tyres - direction of rotation (p. 321)

Standard wheel nuts

Bulge acorn wheel nuts

Locking wheel nuts

Tightening torque

• Type 1 wheel nut (steel wheel rim): 110

Nm

• Type 2 wheel nut (aluminium wheel rim):

130 Nm

• Type 3 Lockable wheel nut (steel/alumi-

nium wheel rim): 110 Nm

Only use rims that are tested and approved by

Volvo and which are Volvo genuine accessories.

Check the torque with a torque wrench.

* Option/accessory.

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Winter tyres

mends not to drive on winter tyres that have a

Spare wheel*

Winter tyres are tyres that are adapted for winter

tread depth of less than 4 mm.

A spare wheel (Temporary spare) is used to tem-

road conditions.

porarily replace a punctured normal wheel.

Using snow chains

Winter tyres

Snow chains may only be used on the front

A spare wheel is only intended for use temporar-

Volvo recommends winter tyres with particular

wheels (also applies to all-wheel drive cars).

ily and must be replaced by a normal wheel as

dimensions. Tyre dimensions are dependent on

Never drive faster than 50 km/h (30 mph) with

soon as possible. The car's handling may be

engine variant. When driving on winter tyres, the

snow chains. Avoid driving on bare ground as this

altered by the use of a spare wheel. The spare

correct type of tyres must be fitted to all four

wears out both the snow chains and tyres.

wheel is smaller than the normal wheel. The car's

wheels.

ground clearance is affected accordingly. Pay

WARNING

attention to high kerbs and do not machine wash

the car. If the spare wheel is fitted on the front

NOTE

Use Volvo genuine snow chains or equivalent

axle, you cannot use snow chains at the same

chains designed for the car model, and tyre

Volvo recommends that you consult a Volvo

time. On all-wheel drive cars the drive on the rear

and rim dimensions. In the event of uncer-

dealer about which wheel rim and tyre types

tainty Volvo recommends that you consult an

axle can be disconnected. The spare wheel must

are most suitable.

authorised Volvo workshop. The wrong snow

not be repaired. The correct tyre pressure for the

chains may cause serious damage to your car

spare wheel is stated in the tyre pressure table,

and lead to an accident.

Studded tyres

Tyres - air pressure (p. 322).

Studded winter tyres should be run in gently for

IMPORTANT

500-1000 km so the studs settle properly into

Related information

the tyres. This gives the tyre, and especially the

• Changing wheels - removing wheels (p. 328)

• Never drive faster than 80 km/h

studs, a longer service life.

(50 mph) with a spare wheel on the car.

• The car must never be driven fitted with

NOTE

more than one "Temporary Spare" wheel.

The legal provisions for the use of studded

tyres vary from country to country.

Related information

• Changing wheels - removing wheels (p. 328)

Tread depth

• Changing wheels - fitting (p. 330)

Road conditions with ice, slush and low tempera-

• Changing wheels - taking out the spare

tures place considerably higher demands on tyres

wheel* (p. 327)

than summer conditions. Volvo therefore recom-

• Jack* (p. 332)

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• Warning triangle (p. 331)

Changing wheels - taking out the

5. Take hold of the far end of the spare wheel,

spare wheel*

then lift. Push the spare wheel forwards

• Wheel nuts (p. 325)

slightly and lift it out of the storage compart-

The spare wheel* plus jack* and wheel wrench*

ment.

are stored under the floor in the cargo area.

Related information

• Changing wheels - removing wheels (p. 328)

• Changing wheels - fitting (p. 330)

• Jack* (p. 332)

• Spare wheel* (p. 326)

• Warning triangle (p. 331)

• Wheel nuts (p. 325)

1. Lift the rear edge of the luggage compart-

ment floor (or on models with a jointed lug-

gage compartment floor, take hold of the

luggage compartment floor handle, lift and

move the rear part of the floor forwards).

2. Lift out the storage compartment* (only mod-

els with a jointed cargo area floor).

3. Lift out the lower floor (models with a jointed

luggage compartment floor only).

4. Undo the attaching screw and lift out the

foam block containing the jack and tools.

* Option/accessory.

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Changing wheels - removing wheels

3. Place chocks in front of and behind the

5. Screw together the towing eye with the

The car's wheels can be changed, e.g. to winter

wheels which will remain on the ground to

wheel wrench* to the stop position.

prevent them from rolling. Use heavy wooden

wheels or a spare wheel.

blocks or large stones for example.

Set up the warning triangle (p. 331) if a wheel

4. Cars with steel rims have removable wheel

must be changed in a trafficked location. The car

covers. Use the removal tool to hook in and

and jack(p. 332)* must be on a firm horizontal

pull off any full-wheel wheel covers. Alterna-

surface.

tively, the wheel covers can be pulled away by

1. Apply the parking brake, (p. 293) and

hand.

engage reverse gear, or position P if the car

has an automatic gearbox.

WARNING

Check that the jack is not damaged, that the

threads are thoroughly lubricated and that it is

Wheel wrench and towing eye.

free from dirt.

IMPORTANT

NOTE

The towing eye must be screwed into all

threads in the wheel wrench*.

Volvo recommends only using the jack* that

belongs to the car model in question, which is

indicated on the jack's label.

The decal also indicates the jack's maximum

lift capacity at a specified lifting height.

2. Take out the wheel to be fitted as well as the

tools. If it is a spare wheel being fitted then

there is a package in its location containing

gloves and a plastic bag for the punctured

wheel.

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6.

Remove the plastic caps from the wheel nuts

WARNING

WARNING

with the intended tool.

Never position anything between the ground

Never crawl under the car when it is raised on

and the jack, nor between the jack and the

the jack.

car's jacking point.

Passengers must leave the car when it is

raised on the jack. If a wheel must be

8. There are two jacking points on each side of

changed in a trafficked environment, passen-

the car. Wind up the jack* so that the flange

gers must stand in a safe place.

in the bodywork ends up in the notch in the

head of the jack.

Related information

• Changing wheels - fitting (p. 330)

• Changing wheels - taking out the spare

wheel* (p. 327)

• Spare wheel* (p. 326)

• Warning triangle (p. 331)

7.

Loosen the wheel nuts ½-1 turn anticlock-

wise with the wheel wrench*.

• Wheel nuts (p. 325)

IMPORTANT

The ground under the jack must be firm,

smooth and level.

9. Lift the car so that the wheel is free. Remove

the wheel nuts and lift off the wheel.

* Option/accessory.

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Changing wheels - fitting

3. Lower the car so that the wheels cannot

6.

It is important that the procedure for fitting the

rotate.

wheel is carried out correctly.

Installation

WARNING

Never crawl under the car when it is raised on

the jack.

Passengers must leave the car when it is

raised on the jack. If a wheel must be

changed in a trafficked environment, passen-

gers must stand in a safe place.

Refit any full wheel covers.

1. Clean the contact surfaces between wheel

4. Tighten the wheel nuts crosswise. It is impor-

and hub.

tant that the wheel nuts are tightened with

NOTE

2. Put on the wheel. Tighten the wheel nuts

the correct tightening torque. Check the tor-

The wheel cover outlet for the valve must be

thoroughly.

que with a torque wrench.

positioned over the valve on the wheel rim

5. Refit the plastic caps on the wheel nuts.

during fitting.

Returning the tools to their places

After using the tools they must be returned to

their correct places in the foam block.

If the spare wheel has been used then the punc-

tured wheel can be placed in the plastic bag con-

tained in the package with the gloves. Return the

foam block to its place and press the retaining

screw down into the floor of the storage compart-

ment.

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Warning triangle

IMPORTANT

The warning triangle is used to warn other road

The tools and jack* must be stored in the

users of a stationary vehicle.

intended location in the car's cargo area

when not in use.

Storage and folding up

NOTE

• After a tyre has been inflated, always refit

the dust cap in order to avoid damage to

the valve from gravel, dirt, etc.

Lift the floor hatch (or push the rear part of

the luggage compartment floor forwards in

• Only use plastic dust caps. Metal dust

models with a jointed floor and then lift the

caps can rust and become difficult to

lower floor) and remove the warning triangle.

unscrew.

Take the warning triangle from the case, fold

When changing to another tyre

out and assemble the two loose sides.

dimension

Fold out the warning triangle's support legs.

Contact an authorised Volvo workshop to update

the software each time the tyre dimension is

Follow the regulations for the use of a warning

changed. A software download may be necessary

triangle. Position the warning triangle in a suita-

both when changing to larger and smaller dimen-

ble place with regard to traffic.

sions, and also when switching between summer

Ensure the warning triangle and its case are

and winter wheels.

properly secured in the cargo area after use.

Related information

Related information

• Changing wheels - taking out the spare

• Spare wheel* (p. 326)

wheel* (p. 327)

• Changing wheels - removing wheels (p. 328)

• Spare wheel* (p. 326)

• Warning triangle (p. 331)

• Wheel nuts (p. 325)

* Option/accessory.

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Jack*

First aid kit*

Tyre monitoring (TM)*¹

Use the jack to raise the car when changing a

The first aid box contains first aid equipment.

The TM (Tyre Monitor) system senses the rota-

wheel.

tion speed of the tyres in order to determine

whether they have the correct tyre pressure.

Only use the original jack when fitting a spare

wheel or when changing between summer and

System description

winter wheels. The jack's thread must always be

If the tyre pressure is too low, the tyre's diameter

well greased.

is changed and, as a result, so is its rotation

speed. By comparing the tyres with each other

IMPORTANT

the system can determine whether one or more

The tools and jack* must be stored in the

tyres have pressure that is too low.

intended location in the car's cargo area

The system does not replace normal tyre mainte-

when not in use.

nance.

Messages

NOTE

If the tyre pressure is too low then an indicator

A case containing first aid equipment is located

The normal car jack is only designed for occa-

on the left-hand side of the cargo area.

symbol (

) illuminates in the combined instru-

sional, short-term use, such as when chang-

ment panel and one of the following messages is

ing a wheel after a puncture, changing to win-

shown:

ter/summer wheels, etc. Only the jack for the

specific car model may be used to raise the

• Tyre pressure low Check, adjust and

calibrate

car. If the car is to be jacked up more often, or

for a longer time than is required just to

• Tyre pressure system Service required

change a wheel, use of a garage jack is rec-

• Tyre pressure system Currently

ommended. In this instance, follow the

unavailable

instructions for use that come with the equip-

ment.

Related information

• Warning triangle (p. 331)

• Emergency puncture repair* (p. 334)

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3.

Start the engine and let the car stand still.

IMPORTANT

WARNING

4.

Open the menu system MY CAR and select

If a fault occurs in the TM system the indica-

• Incorrect tyre pressure may lead to tyre

the menu Tyre monitor.

tor symbol

in the combined instrument

failure, which could result in the driver

panel will flash for approx. 1 minute and then

losing control of the car.

5.

Select Start calibration and press OK.

illuminate with a constant glow. A message is

• The system cannot indicate sudden tyre

6.

Press OK after all tyres have been checked

also shown in the combined instrument panel.

damage in advance.

and adjusted in order to start calibration.

7.

Drive the car.

Deleting the messages

TM calibration

> Calibration is performed when the car is

1. Check the tyre pressure in all tyres with a

In order for TM system to work correctly, a refer-

driven at a speed above 35 km/h

tyre pressure gauge.

ence value for the tyre pressure must be deter-

(22 mph). Calibration is interrupted tem-

mined. This must be done each time the tyres are

2. Inflate the tyre/tyres to the correct pressure

porarily if the engine is switched off, but is

changed or the tyre pressure is adjusted by reca-

in accordance with the tyre pressure label on

resumed automatically in the background

librating the system in MY CAR.

the driver's side door pillar (between front

when the car is driven again. The system

and rear doors).

For example, the tyre pressure should be

provides no confirmation when the cali-

adjusted when driving with a heavy load or for

bration is complete.

3. Recalibrate the TM system in MY CAR.

high-speed driving (above 160 km/h (100 mph)).

The new reference value applies until steps 1-7

NOTE

Following which, the system must be recalibrated.

are repeated.

To avoid incorrect tyre pressure, the pressure

Recalibration

should be checked on cold tyres. "Cold tyres"

Settings are made using the centre console's

NOTE

means the tyres are the same temperature as

controls, see MY CAR (p. 113).

Remember that the TM system must be reca-

the ambient temperature (approx. 3 hours

1. Stop the engine.

librated at each tyre change or if the tyre

after the car has been driven). After a few kil-

ometres of driving, the tyres warm up and the

2. Inflate all tyres to the desired pressure in

pressure is adjusted. If new reference values

are not stored then the system cannot func-

pressure increases.

accordance with the tyre pressure label on

the driver's side door pillar (between front

tion properly.

and rear doors).

Or see the tyre pressure table.

1 Standard in certain markets.

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for a short time above 35 km/h (22 mph)

Emergency puncture repair*

NOTE

before the system becomes active again.

The emergency puncture repair kit, Temporary

• After a tyre has been inflated, always refit

•

All wheels grey and the message Tyre

Mobility Kit (TMK), is used to seal a puncture

the dust cap in order to avoid damage to

pressure system Service required: an

and check and adjust the air pressure.

the valve from gravel, dirt, etc.

error has occurred in the system. Contact a

• Only use plastic dust caps. Metal dust

Volvo dealer or workshop.

The emergency puncture repair kit consists of a

caps can rust and become difficult to

compressor and a bottle of sealant. The sealing

unscrew.

Related information

works as a temporary repair. The sealing fluid

•

Tyres - air pressure (p. 322)

effectively seals tyres punctured in the tread.

System and tyre status

The emergency puncture repair kit has limited

The current status of the system and the tyres

capacity to seal tyres which have punctures in the

can be checked in the centre console's screen.

wall. Do not use the puncture repair kit on tyres

that have larger slits, cracks or similar damage.

1. Open the menu system MY CAR.

2. Select the Tyre monitor menu.

NOTE

> Status for tyre pressures is shown with a

The emergency puncture repair kit is only

colour code.

intended for sealing tyres with a puncture in

The status is colour-coded for each tyre in

the tread.

accordance with the following:

• All-green: the system is operating normally

NOTE

and the tyre pressure in all tyres is slightly

The compressor for temporary emergency

above the recommended level.

puncture repair has been tested and

• Yellow wheel: corresponding tyre's pressure

approved by Volvo.

is too low.

• All wheels yellow: two or more tyres have

pressure that is too low.

• All wheels grey and the message Tyre

pressure system Currently unavailable:

the tyre pressure system is temporarily deac-

tivated. It may be necessary to drive the car

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Location

Related information

Emergency puncture repair kit* -

The puncture repair kit is located in the foam

• Emergency puncture repair* - operation

overview

block² under the floor in the cargo area.

(p. 336)

Overview of the component parts of the emer-

• Emergency puncture repair* - rechecking

gency puncture repair kit, Temporary Mobility Kit

(p. 338)

(TMK).

• Emergency puncture repair kit* - overview

The parts are stored under the floor in the cargo

(p. 335)

area.

Version 1.

Label, maximum permitted speed

Switch

Electrical cable

Bottle holder (orange cap)

Protective cap

Version 2.

Pressure reducing valve

2 The foam block may have different appearances depending on the car's equipment.

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* Option/accessory.

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