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Activating and deactivating data

sharing

Data sharing for relevant services and apps
can be set via the Settings menu in the center
display.

1. Tap

Settings

in the center display's Top

view.

2. Tap

System

Privacy and data

.

3. Select to activate or deactivate data shar-

ing for individual services and all apps.

If data sharing for a connected service or
downloaded apps is not activated, this can be
done when they are started in the center dis-
play. If this is the first time that a service is
started, or e.g. after a factory reset or certain
software updates, Volvo's terms and condi-
tions for connected services must be accep-
ted. Note that data sharing will then also be
activated for other services or apps that shar-
ing has already been accepted for.

NOTE

After visiting a Volvo workshop, you may
need to reactivate data sharing so that ser-
vices and apps will work again.

Related information

•

Terms of use and data sharing (p. 522)

Data sharing for services

If you haven't activated data sharing for a
connected service or for downloaded apps,
you can do this when you start them in your
center display. The first time that you start a
service, or e.g. after a factory reset or certain
software updates, you will also need to
accept Volvo's terms and conditions for con-
nected services.

Enabling data sharing when starting a
service

1. Select the function or service you want to

activate.
> If this is the first time you are using the

service or after e.g. a factory reset or
certain software updates, you will first
need to accept Volvo's terms and con-
ditions for connected services in order
to continue.

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2. Accept data sharing for the service or can-

cel.

If you choose to accept, data sharing will be
enabled and you can begin using the service.

Enabling data sharing when starting
an app

To accept data sharing for an app that needs
the function, start the app and tap

accept

in

the pop-up window.

You can disable data sharing for services and
apps in the settings menu under

System

Privacy and data

Data Sharing

.

Hard disk storage space

It is possible to view how much space is
remaining on the vehicle's hard disk.

Storage information for the vehicle's hard disk
can be shown, including total capacity, availa-
ble capacity and how much space is used for
installed apps. The information is found under

Settings

System

System Information

Storage

.

Related information

•

Apps (p. 472)

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License agreement for audio and

media

A license is an agreement on the right to con-
duct a certain activity or the right to use
someone else's right according to terms and
conditions specified in the agreement. The
following texts are Volvo's agreements with
manufacturers/developers.

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frequency, time and space for the best possi-
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faithful reproduction of the acoustic characte-
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advanced algorithms, Dirac Unison controls all
loudspeakers digitally based on acoustic high-
precision measurements. Like a conductor of
an orchestra, it guarantees that the loudspeak-
ers perform in perfect unison.

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, DivX Certified

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This DivX Certified

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Home Theater video files up to 576p (includ-
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to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand
(VOD) movies. To obtain your registration
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Covered by one or more of the following pat-
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WHEELS AND TIRES

536

Tires

The function of the tires is to carry loads, pro-
vide traction on road surfaces, reduce vibra-
tions and protect the wheels from wear.

The tires significantly influence the vehicle's
driving characteristics. The type, dimensions,
tire pressure and speed rating have a consid-
erable impact on how the vehicle performs.

Your vehicle is equipped with tires according
to the vehicle's tire information placard on the
B-pillar (the structural member at the side of
the vehicle, at the rear of the driver's door
opening).

WARNING

A damaged tire could cause the driver to

lose control of the vehicle.

CAUTION

Some Volvo models are equipped with an
Ultra High Performance tire and wheel
combination designed to provide maxi-
mum dry pavement performance with con-
sideration for hydroplaning resistance.
They may be more susceptible to road haz-
ard damage and, depending on driving
conditions, may achieve a tread life of less
than 30,000 km (20,000 miles). Even if
this vehicle is equipped with Volvo's
advanced AWD or stability system, these
tires are not designed for winter driving,
and should be replaced with winter tires
when weather conditions dictate.

The tires have good road holding characteris-
tics and offer good handling on dry and wet
surfaces. It should be noted however that the
tires have been developed to give these fea-
tures on snow/ice-free surfaces.

Most models are equipped with "all-season"
tires, which provide a somewhat higher
degree of roadholding on slippery road surfa-
ces than tires without the "all-season" rating.
However, Volvo recommends using snow tires
on all four wheels for good roadholding on icy
or snow-covered roads.

When replacing tires, be sure that the new
tires are the same size designation, type
(radial) and preferably from the same manu-
facturer, on all four wheels. Otherwise there is
a risk of altering the vehicle's roadholding and
handling characteristics.

Recommended tires

On delivery, the car is equipped with Volvo
original tires that have the VOL

1

marking on

the side of the tires. These tires have been
designed specifically for your vehicle. It is
therefore important when replacing tires that
the new tires have this same marking to help
maintain the vehicle's driving characteristics,
comfort and fuel consumption.

New tires

1

This may vary for certain tire dimensions.

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537

Tires are perishable goods. After a few years,
they will begin to harden and their friction
properties will gradually deteriorate. Always
replace tires with the freshest tires possible.
This is particularly important for snow tires. A
series of numbers is imprinted on the sidewall
of the tire. The last four digits in the series is
the Department of Transportation (DOT)
stamp and indicates the week and year the
tire was manufactured. The tire in the illustra-
tion has 0717 as the last four digits, which
means it was manufactured week 7 of 2017.

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 spare

2

should also be replaced

at 6-year intervals, even if it has never been
used. A tire with e.g., visible cracks or discol-
oration should be replaced immediately.

Tire economy

•

Maintain correct tire pressure.

•

Avoid fast starts, hard braking and tire
screeching.

•

Tire wear increases with speed.

•

Correct front wheel alignment is very
important.

•

Unbalanced wheels impair tire economy
and driving comfort.

•

Tires must maintain the same direction of
rotation throughout their lifetime.

•

When replacing tires, the tires with the
most tread should be mounted on the rear
wheels to reduce the chance of oversteer
during hard braking.

•

Hitting curbs or potholes can damage the
tires and/or wheels permanently.

Tire rotation

Your vehicle has no required tire rotation. Driv-
ing style, tire pressure, climate and road con-
ditions affect how quickly the tires age and
exhibit signs of wear. Maintaining the correct
tire pressure helps keep tread wear evenly dis-
tributed.

To help prevent differences in tread depth and
wear patterns forming on the tires, the front
and rear wheels should be rotated, i.e. the
front tires moved to the rear and the rear tires
moved to the front. Ideally, tire rotation should
be done the first time after approximately
5000 km (ca 3100 miles) and thereafter at
10,000 km (approx. 6200 miles) intervals.

If you have any questions regarding tread
depth, Volvo recommends consulting an

authorized Volvo workshop. If significant dif-
ferences in wear (> 1 mm difference in tread
depth) between the tires have already occur-
red, the least worn tires should always be
mounted on the rear wheels. A front-wheel
skid (understeer) is usually easier to control
than a rear-wheel skid (oversteer). If the front
wheels skid, the vehicle will continue in a
straight line instead of the rear wheels skid-
ding to the side, which could cause you to
completely lose control of the vehicle. It is
therefore important that the rear wheels never
lose grip before the front wheels.

Storing wheels and tires

When storing complete wheels (tires mounted
on rims), they should be suspended off the
floor or placed on their sides on the floor.

Tires not mounted on rims should be stored on
their sides or standing upright, but should not
be suspended.

CAUTION

Tires should preferably be stored in a cool,
dry, dark place, and should never be stored
in close proximity to solvents, gasoline,
oils, etc.

2

Not available on all models.

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538

WARNING

•

The wheel and tire sizes for your Volvo
are specified to meet stringent stability
and handling requirements. Unap-
proved wheel/tire size combinations
can negatively affect your vehicle's sta-
bility and handling.

•

Any damage caused by installation of
unapproved wheel/tire size combina-
tions will not be covered by your new
vehicle warranty. Volvo assumes no
responsibility for death, injury, or
expenses that may result from such
installations.

Related information

•

Checking tire pressure (p. 543)

•

Tire direction of rotation (p. 538)

•

Tread wear indicator (p. 539)

•

Tire pressure monitoring system

*

(p. 545)

•

Tire sealing system (p. 557)

•

Uniform Tire Quality Grading (p. 542)

•

Tire terminology (p. 539)

•

Tire sidewall designations (p. 540)

•

Loading recommendations (p. 571)

Tire direction of rotation

Tires with tread designed to roll in only one
direction are marked with an arrow on the
sidewall.

The arrow shows the tire's direction of rotation.

•

The tire should maintain the same direc-
tion of rotation throughout its service life.

•

Tires should only be moved between the
front and back, never from right to left or
vice versa.

•

Incorrectly mounted tires impair the vehi-
cle's braking properties and ability to force
aside rain, snow and slush.

•

The tires with the most tread should
always be mounted on the rear wheels to
help reduce the risk of skidding.

NOTE

Use tires of the same type, dimensions and
make (manufacturer) on each axle.

Related information

•

Tires (p. 536)

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Tread wear indicator

The tread wear indicator shows the status of
the tire's tread.

The tread wear indicator is a narrow elevated
strip running across the tire's longitudinal
tread grooves. The letters TWI (Tread Wear
Indicator) are visible on the side of the tire.
When approximately 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) is left
on the tread, the tread will be at the same
height as the tread wear indicator. Replace the
tire as soon as possible. Tires with low tread
offer very poor traction in rain or snow.

Related information

•

Tires (p. 536)

Tire terminology

The following is a glossary of tire-related
terms.

The tire suppliers may have additional mark-
ings, notes or warnings such as standard load,
radial tubeless, etc.

•

Tire information placard

: A placard

showing the OE (Original Equipment) tire
sizes, recommended inflation pressure,
and the maximum weight the vehicle can
carry.

•

Tire Identification Number (TIN)

: A num-

ber on the sidewall of each tire providing
information about the tire brand and man-
ufacturing plant, tire size and date of man-
ufacture.

•

Inflation pressure

: A measure of the

amount of air in a tire.

•

Standard load

: A class of P-metric or

Metric tires designed to carry a maximum
load at 35 psi [37 psi (2.5 bar) for Metric
tires]. Increasing the inflation pressure
beyond this pressure will not increase the
tires load carrying capability.

•

Extra load

: A class of P-metric or Metric

tires designed to carry a heavier maximum
load at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) for Metric
tires]. Increasing the inflation pressure
beyond this pressure will not increase the
tire's load carrying capability.

•

kPa

: Kilopascal, a metric unit of air pres-

sure.

•

PSI

: Pounds per square inch, a standard

unit of air pressure.

•

B-pillar

: The structural member at the

side of the vehicle behind the front door.

•

Bead area of the tire

: Area of the tire next

to the rim.

•

Sidewall of the tire

: Area between the

bead area and the tread.

•

Tread area of the tire

: Area of the perime-

ter of the tire that contacts the road when
mounted on the vehicle.

•

Rim

: The metal support (wheel) for a tire

or a tire and tube assembly upon which
the tire beads are seated.

•

Maximum load rating

: A figure indicating

the maximum load in pounds and kilo-
grams that can be carried by the tire. This
rating is established by the tire manufac-
turer.

•

Maximum permissible inflation
pressure

: The greatest amount of air pres-

sure that should ever be put in the tire.
This limit is set by the tire manufacturer.

•

Recommended tire inflation pressure

:

Inflation pressure, established by Volvo,
which is based on the type of tires that are
mounted on a vehicle at the factory. This
information can be found on the tire infla-

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540

tion placard(s) located on the driver's side
B-pillar and in the tire inflation table.

•

Cold tires

: The tires are considered to be

cold when they have the same tempera-
ture as the surrounding (ambient) air. This
temperature is normally reached after the
vehicle has been parked for at least 3
hours.

Related information

•

Tires (p. 536)

Tire sidewall designations

The following information can be found on a
tire's sidewall.

Federal law mandates that tire manufacturers
place standardized information on the sidewall
of all tires (see the illustration).

The vehicle has been certified with certain
combinations of wheels and tires.

The following information is listed on the tire
sidewall:

The tire designation:

NOTE

Please be aware that the following tire
designation is an

example only

and that

this particular tire may not be available on
your vehicle.

1.

215

: The width of the tire (in millimeters)

from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. The
larger the number, the wider the tire.

2.

65

: The ratio of the tire's height to its

width in percent.

3.

R

: Radial tire (the designation

RF

and the

symbol indicate that the vehicle is

equipped with optional self-supporting run
flat tires

3

.

4.

15

: The diameter of the wheel rim (in

inches).

5.

95

: The tire's load index. In this example, a

load index of 95 equals a maximum load
of 1521 lbs (690 kg).

6.

H

: The tire's speed rating, or the maximum

speed at which the tire is designed to be
driven for extended periods of time, carry-
ing a permissible load for the vehicle, and
with correct inflation pressure. For exam-
ple, H indicates a speed rating of
210 km/h (130 mph).

3

Self-supporting run flat tires may not be available on all models.

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541

NOTE

The tire's load index and speed rating may
not appear on the sidewall because they
are not required by law.

7.

M+S or M/S

= Mud and Snow,

AT

= All

Terrain,

AS

= All Season

8.

U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number
(TIN)

: This begins with the letters "DOT"

and indicates that the tire meets all federal
standards. The next two numbers are the
factory code where the tire was manufac-
tured, the next two are the tire size code
and the last four numbers represent the
week and year the tire was made. For
example, 0717 means that the tire was
manufactured during week 7 of 2017. The
numbers in between are marketing codes
used at the manufacturer's discretion. This
information helps a tire manufacturer
identify a tire for safety recall purposes.

9.

Tire Ply Composition and Material Used

:

Indicates the number of plies indicates or
the number of layers of rubber-coated fab-
ric in the tire tread and sidewall. Tire man-
ufacturers also must indicate the ply
materials in the tire and the sidewall,
which include steel, nylon, polyester, and
others.

10.

Maximum Load

: Indicates the maximum

load in pounds and kilograms that can be

carried by the tire. Refer to the vehicle's
tire information placard located on the B-
Pillar for the correct tire pressure for your
vehicle.

11.

Treadwear, Traction, and Temperature
grades

.

12.

Maximum permissible inflation
pressure:

The greatest amount of air

pressure that should ever be put in the
tire. This limit is set by the tire manufac-
turer.

Speed Symbol

A tire's Speed Symbol (SS) indicates the maxi-
mum speed for which the tire has been certi-
fied and should be at least equivalent to the
vehicle's top speed.

Winter tires, with or without studs, are excep-
tions and may use a lower SS. When winter
tires are installed, the vehicle may not be
driven faster than the tires' SS.

The vehicle's speed should always be deter-
mined by the posted speed limit and traffic
and road conditions, not the tire's SS.

The following table indicates the maximum
permissible speed for each SS.

M

130 km/h (81 mph)

Q

160 km/h (100 mph)

T

190 km/h (118 mph)

H

210 km/h (130 mph)

V

240 km/h (149 mph)

W

270 km/h (168 mph)

Y

300 km/h (186 mph)

WARNING

•

The wheel and tire sizes for your Volvo
are specified to meet stringent stability
and handling requirements. Unap-
proved wheel/tire size combinations
can negatively affect your vehicle's sta-
bility and handling.

•

Any damage caused by installation of
unapproved wheel/tire size combina-
tions will not be covered by your new
vehicle warranty. Volvo assumes no
responsibility for death, injury, or
expenses that may result from such
installations.

Related information

•

Tires (p. 536)

WHEELS AND TIRES

542

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

ALL PASSENGER VEHICLE TIRES MUST
CONFORM TO FEDERAL SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS IN ADDITION TO THESE
GRADES

.

Quality grades can be found, where applica-
ble, on the tire sidewall between the tread
shoulder and maximum section width. For
example:

Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A

TREADWEAR

The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified
government test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one half (1 ½)
times as well on the government course as a
tire graded 100. The relative performance of
tires depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and many depart signifi-
cantly from the norm due to variation in driving
habits, maintenance practices and differences
in road characteristics and climate.

TRACTION

The traction grades, from highest to lowest,
are AA, A, B, and C, as measured under con-
trolled conditions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction perform-
ance.

WARNING

The traction grade assigned to this tire is

based on braking (straight-ahead) traction

tests and is not a measure of cornering

(turning) traction.

TEMPERATURE

The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce
tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds
to a minimum level of performance that all
passenger vehicle tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of per-
formance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.

WARNING

The temperature grade for this tire is estab-

lished for a tire that is properly inflated and

not overloaded. Excessive speed, under-

inflation, or excessive loading, either sepa-

rately or in combination, can cause heat

buildup and tire failure.

Related information

•

Tires (p. 536)

•

Tire sidewall designations (p. 540)

WHEELS AND TIRES

* Option/accessory.

543

Checking tire pressure

Correct inflation pressure helps improve driv-
ing stability, save fuel and increase the serv-
ice life of the tires.

Tire pressure decreases over time, which is
normal. Tire pressure also varies depending on
the ambient temperature. Driving on under-
inflated tires could cause the vehicle to over-
heat and lead to damage. Tire pressure affects
traveling comfort, road noise and driving cha-
racteristics.

Check the pressure in the tires every month.
Use the recommended inflation pressure for
cold tires to help maintain good tire perform-
ance. Under-inflated or over-inflated tires
could cause uneven tread wear.

Use an air pressure gauge and check the infla-
tion pressure on all the tires, including the
spare tire

4

, at least once a month and before

long trips. Volvo recommends buying a relia-
ble air pressure gauge, as the automatic
gauges provided at service stations may be
inaccurate.

WARNING

•

Under-inflation is the most common
cause of tire failure and may result in
severe tire cracking, tread separation,
or "blow-out," with unexpected loss of
vehicle control and increased risk of
injury.

•

Under-inflated tires reduce the load
carrying capacity of your vehicle.

Cold tires

Inflation pressure should be checked when the
tires are cold. The tires are considered to be
cold when they have the same temperature as
the surrounding (ambient) air. This tempera-
ture is normally reached after the vehicle has
been parked for at least 3 hours.

After driving for approximately 1.6 km (1 mile),
the tires are considered to be warm. If you
need to drive longer than that to inflate the
tires, check and record the inflation pressure
of the tires first and inflate accordingly when
you arrive at the pump.

When the ambient temperature changes, so
does the inflation pressure. A 10-degree tem-
perature drop causes a corresponding drop in
inflation pressure of 1 psi (7 kPa). Check the
inflation pressure of the tires regularly and
adjust to the correct pressure, which can be

found on the vehicle's tire information decal or
certification label.

If you check inflation pressure when the tires
are warm, you should never release air. The
tires become warm after driving and it is nor-
mal for warm tires to have an inflation pres-
sure above the recommended pressure for
cold tires. A warm tire with an inflation pres-
sure equal to or under the recommended pres-
sure for cold tires could be significantly under-
inflated.

Related information

•

Adjusting tire pressure (p. 544)

•

Recommended tire pressure (p. 545)

•

Tire pressure monitoring system

*

(p. 545)

•

Tires (p. 536)

4

Not available in all models.

WHEELS AND TIRES

544

Adjusting tire pressure

Tire pressure decreases over time, which is
normal. The tire pressure must therefore be
adjusted to maintain the recommended tire
pressure.

Use the recommended inflation pressure for
cold tires to help maintain good tire perform-
ance and even wear.

NOTE

To help prevent incorrect inflation pressure,
pressure should be checked when the tires
are cold. The tires are considered to be
cold when they have reached the same
temperature as the ambient temperature
(about 3 hours after the vehicle was last
driven). After driving for a few kilometers,
the tires will warm up and the pressure will
increase.

1. Remove the valve cap from the tire and

press the air pressure gauge firmly onto
the valve.

2. Inflate the tire to the correct inflation pres-

sure; see the tire pressure placard on the
driver's side B pillar for recommended
pressures for factory-mounted tires.

3. Screw the valve cap back on.

NOTE

•

After inflating a tire, always replace the
valve cap to help prevent valve damage
caused by gravel, dirt, etc.

•

Use plastic valve caps only. Metal caps
could corrode and become difficult to
remove.

4. Visually inspect the tire to make sure there

are no nails or other embedded objects
that could puncture the tire and cause air
leakage.

5. Check the sidewalls to make sure there

are no gouges, cuts, bulges or other irreg-
ularities.

6. Repeat this procedure for each tire, includ-

ing the spare tire

5

.

NOTE

If you have overfilled the tire, release air by
pushing on the metal stem in the center of
the valve. Then recheck the pressure with
your tire gauge.

Some spare tires require higher inflation
pressure than the other tires. Consult the
tire inflation pressure table or the inflation
pressure decal.

Related information

•

Recommended tire pressure (p. 545)

•

Checking tire pressure (p. 543)

•

Inflate tires with the compressor included
in the tire sealing system (p. 562)

•

Approved tire pressure (p. 657)

5

Not available on all models.

WHEELS AND TIRES

}}

* Option/accessory.

545

Recommended tire pressure

The tire pressure placard on the driver's side
B pillar (between the front and the rear door)
indicates tire pressure for different loads and
speed conditions.

Location of the tire pressure placard

The decal specifies the designation for the fac-
tory-mounted tires on the vehicle, as well as
load limits and inflation pressures.

NOTE

Related information

•

Checking tire pressure (p. 543)

•

Approved tire pressure (p. 657)

Tire pressure monitoring system

*

The tire inflation pressure monitoring system

6

provides an indicator symbol in the instru-
ment panel if pressure is too low in one or
more tires.

This symbol illuminates to
indicate low inflation pres-
sure. Check the inflation
pressure in the

Car Status

app in the center display.

If there is a system malfunc-

tion, the inflation pressure warning symbol will
flash for approximately one minute and then
glow steadily.

System description

The tire pressure monitoring system measures
differences in rotational speed between the
wheels through the ABS system to determine
if the tires are properly inflated. If inflation
pressure in a tire is too low, its diameter (and
consequently its rotational speed) changes. By
comparing the tires with each other, the sys-
tem can determine if the pressure in one or
more tires is too low.