Volvo V40 (2018 year). Instruction — part 18
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Towing eye
Use the towing eye for towing a vehicle. The
towing eye is screwed into a threaded socket
behind a cover on the right-hand side of the
bumper, front or rear.
Attaching the towing eye
1. Take out the towing eye that is stored in the
foam block under the cargo area floor.
2. The cover for the towing eye's attachment
point is opened as follows:
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The cover has a marking along one side
or in a corner: Press the marking with a
finger and fold out the opposite side/
corner at the same time - the cover turns
around its axis and can then be removed.
3. Screw the towing eye right in up to its flange.
Turn in the towing eye firmly e.g. using the
wheel wrench
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The towing eye is only designed for towing on
roads - not for pulling the car unstuck or out
of a ditch. Call a recovery service for recovery
assistance.
Removal
1. Unscrew and remove the towing eye after
use. Place the towing eye back in its position
in the foam block.
2. Refit the cover on the bumper.
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Recovery
Recovery means that the vehicle is transported
away by means of another vehicle.
Call a recovery service for recovery assistance.
Note that the car must always be transported
with the wheels rolling forward.
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Tyres - maintenance
Amongst other things, the function of the tyres is
to carry load, provide grip on the road surface,
dampen vibration and protect the wheel from
wear.
Driving characteristics
Tyres greatly affect the car's driving characteris-
tics. The type of tyre, dimensions, tyre pressure
and speed rating are important for how the car
performs.
Tyre age
All tyres older than 6 years old should be
checked by an expert even if they seem undam-
aged. Tyres age and decompose, even if they are
hardly ever or never used. The function can
therefore be affected. This applies to all tyres that
are stored for future use. Examples of external
signs which indicate that the tyre is unsuitable for
use are cracks or discoloration.
New tyres
Tyres are perishable. After a few years they begin
to harden at the same time as the friction
capacity/characteristics gradually deteriorate. For
this reason, aim to get as fresh tyres as possible
when you replace them. This is especially impor-
tant with regard to winter tyres. The last four dig-
its in the sequence mean the week and year of
manufacture. This is the tyre's DOT marking
(Department of Transportation), and this is stated
with four digits, for example 1510. The tyre in the
figure was manufactured in week 15 of 2010.
Summer and winter wheels
When summer and winter wheels are changed
the wheels should be marked with which side of
the car they were mounted on, for example L for
left and R for right.
Wear and maintenance
Correct tyre pressure (p. 316) results in more
even wear. Driving style, tyre pressure, climate
and road condition affect how quickly your tyres
age and wear. To avoid differences in tread depth
and to prevent wear patterns (p. 316) arising, the
front and rear wheels can be switched with each
other. A suitable distance for the first change is
approx. 5000 km and then at 10000 km inter-
vals. Volvo recommends the an authorised Volvo
workshop is contacted for checking if you are
uncertain about tread depth. If significant differ-
ences in wear (> 1 mm difference in tread depth)
between tyres have already occurred, then the
least worn tyres must always be fitted on the rear.
Understeer is normally easier to correct than
oversteer, and leads to the car continuing for-
wards in a straight line rather than having the
rear end skidding to one side, resulting in possi-
ble complete loss of control over the car. This is
why it is important for the rear wheels never to
lose grip before the front wheels.
Wheels with tyres fitted must be stored lying
down or hanging up - never standing up.
WARNING
A damaged tyre may lead to loss of control
over the car.
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Tyres - speed ratings (p. 318)
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Tyres - direction of rotation (p. 315)
Tyres - direction of rotation
Tyres with a tread pattern which are designed to
only turn in one direction have the direction of
rotation marked with an arrow.
G021778
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).
Make sure that both pairs of wheels have the
same type and dimension, and also the same
make.
Follow the recommended tyre pressure (p. 316)
specified in the tyre pressure table.
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Tyres - tread wear indicators
Tread wear indicators show the status of the
tyre's tread depth.
G021829
Tread wear indicators.
A tread wear indicators is a narrow elevation
across the longitudinal grooves of the tyre's tread
pattern. On the side of the tyre are the letters
TWI (Tread Wear Indicator). When the tyre's tread
depth is down to 1.6 mm, the tread will be level in
height with the tread wear indicators. Change to
new tyres as soon as possible. Remember that
tyres with little tread depth provide very poor grip
in rain and snow.
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Tyres - speed ratings (p. 318)
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Tyres - direction of rotation (p. 315)
Tyres - air pressure
Tyres can have different air pressures which are
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
tyre pressure that is too low could result in the
tyres overheating and being damaged. Tyre pres-
sure affects travelling comfort, road noise and
driving characteristics.
Tyre pressure decreases over time, this is a
natural phenomenon. Tyre pressure also var-
ies depending on ambient temperature.
Tyre pressure label
G021830
The tyre pressure label on the driver's side door
pillar (between frame and rear door) shows which
pressure the tyres should have at different loads
and speed conditions. This is also specified in the
tyre pressure table.
Tyre pressure for the car's recommended tyre
dimension and information about ECO pressure
that results in improved fuel economy can be
found in the printed owner's manual.
Temperature differences change the
tyre pressure.
Fuel economy, ECO pressure
When carrying a light load (max. 3 people) and at
speeds of up to 160 km/h (100 mph), the ECO
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pressure can be selected to give the best possi-
ble fuel economy. If the best possible noise and
travelling comfort conditions are sought, the
lower comfort pressures are recommended
instead.
(See approved tyre pressures(p. 405).)
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Tyres - speed ratings (p. 318)
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Tyres - direction of rotation (p. 315)
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Tyres - tread wear indicators (p. 316)
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Tyres - approved tyre pressures (p. 405)
Wheel and wheel rim dimensions
Wheel and rim dimensions are designated in
accordance with the examples in the table
below.
The car has an approval for the complete vehicle.
This means that there are certain combinations
of wheels and tyres that are approved.
For information about approved dimensions, see
Wheels and tyres - approved dimensions
(p. 402).
Wheels (rims) have a designation of dimensions,
for example: 7Jx16x50.
7
Rim width in inches
J
Rim flange profile
16 Rim diameter in inches
50 Off-set in mm (distance from wheel cen-
tre to wheel contact surface against the
hub)
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Tyres - dimensions
The car's tyres have a certain dimension, see the
examples in the table below.
The dimensions are stated on all car tyres. Exam-
ple of designation:215/55R16 97W.
205 Tyre width (mm)
50
Ratio between tyre wall height and tyre
width (%)
R
Radial ply
17
Rim diameter in inches (")
93
Codes for the maximum permitted tyre
load, load index (p. 318) (LI)
W
Speed rating for maximum permitted
speed, speed rating (p. 318) (SS). (In
this case 270 km/h (168 mph)).
The car has an approval for the complete vehicle
with certain combinations of wheel rims and
tyres.
For information about approved dimensions, see
Wheels and tyres - approved dimensions
(p. 402).
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Tyres - tread wear indicators (p. 316)
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Load index and speed rating (p. 404)
Tyres - load index
Load index indicates a tyre's ability to carry a
certain load.
Each tyre has a certain capacity to carry a load, a
load index (LI). The car's weight determines the
load capacity required of the tyres.
Minimum permitted index is specified in the load
index table, see Load index and speed rating
(p. 404).
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Tyres - tread wear indicators (p. 316)
Tyres - speed ratings
Each tyre can withstand a certain maximum
speed and therefore belongs to a particular
speed rating (SS - Speed Symbol).
Tyre speed class must at least correspond with
the car's top speed. The table below indicates the
maximum permitted speed that applies for each
speed rating (SS). The only exception to these
conditions is winter tyres (p. 320) (both those
with metal studs and those without), where a
lower speed rating may be used. If such a tyre is
chosen, the car must not be driven faster than
the speed rating of the tyre (for example, class Q
can be driven at a maximum of 160 km/h
(100 mph)). Traffic regulations determine how
fast a car can be driven, not the speed rating of
the tyres.
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)
Y
300 km/h (186 mph)
WARNING
The car must be fitted with tyres which have
the same or a higher load index (p. 318) (LI)
and speed rating (SS) than specified. If a tyre
with too low a load index or speed rating is
used, it may overheat.
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Tyres - direction of rotation (p. 315)
Wheel nuts
Wheel nuts are used to fasten the wheels at the
hubs and are available in different versions.
Standard wheel nuts
Bulge acorn wheel nuts
Locking wheel nuts
Tightening torque
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Type 1 wheel nut (steel wheel rim): 110
Nm
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Type 2 wheel nut (aluminium wheel rim):
130 Nm
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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.
Locking wheel nuts
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Locking wheel nuts can be used on both alumi-
nium and steel rims. Under the cargo area floor
there is space for the sleeve for the lockable
wheel nuts.
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Winter tyres
Winter tyres are tyres that are adapted for winter
road conditions.
Winter tyres
Volvo recommends winter tyres with particular
dimensions. Tyre dimensions are dependent on
engine variant. When driving on winter tyres, the
correct type of tyres must be fitted to all four
wheels.
Volvo recommends that you consult a Volvo
dealer about which wheel rim and tyre types
are most suitable.
Studded tyres
Studded winter tyres should be run in gently for
500-1000 km so the studs settle properly into
the tyres. This gives the tyre, and especially the
studs, a longer service life.
The legal provisions for the use of studded
tyres vary from country to country.
Tread depth
Road conditions with ice, slush and low tempera-
tures place considerably higher demands on tyres
than summer conditions. Volvo therefore recom-
mends not to drive on winter tyres that have a
tread depth of less than 4 mm.
Using snow chains
Snow chains may only be used on the front
wheels (also applies to all-wheel drive cars).
Never drive faster than 50 km/h (30 mph) with
snow chains. Avoid driving on bare ground as this
wears out both the snow chains and tyres.
WARNING
Use Volvo genuine snow chains or equivalent
chains designed for the car model, and tyre
and rim dimensions. In the event of uncer-
tainty Volvo recommends that you consult an
authorised Volvo workshop. The wrong snow
chains may cause serious damage to your car
and lead to an accident.
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Changing wheels - removing wheels (p. 322)
Spare wheel*
A spare wheel (Temporary spare) is used to tem-
porarily replace a punctured normal wheel.
A spare wheel is only intended for use temporar-
ily and must be replaced by a normal wheel as
soon as possible. The car's handling may be
altered by the use of a spare wheel. The spare
wheel is smaller than the normal wheel. The car's
ground clearance is affected accordingly. Pay
attention to high kerbs and do not machine wash
the car. If the spare wheel is fitted on the front
axle, you cannot use snow chains at the same
time. On all-wheel drive cars the drive on the rear
axle can be disconnected. The spare wheel must
not be repaired. The correct tyre pressure for the
spare wheel is stated in the tyre pressure table,
Tyres - air pressure (p. 316).
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Never drive faster than 80 km/h
(50 mph) with a spare wheel on the car.
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The car must never be driven fitted with
more than one "Temporary Spare" wheel.
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Changing wheels - removing wheels (p. 322)
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Changing wheels - fitting (p. 324)
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Changing wheels - taking out the spare
wheel
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Changing wheels - taking out the
spare wheel*
The spare wheel
* plus jack* and wheel wrench*
are stored under the floor in the cargo area.
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.
5. Take hold of the far end of the spare wheel,
then lift. Push the spare wheel forwards
slightly and lift it out of the storage compart-
ment.
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Changing wheels - removing wheels (p. 322)
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Changing wheels - fitting (p. 324)
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Changing wheels - removing wheels
The car's wheels can be changed, e.g. to winter
wheels or a spare wheel.
Set up the warning triangle (p. 325) if a wheel
must be changed in a trafficked location. The car
and jack(p. 326)
* must be on a firm horizontal
surface.
1. Apply the parking brake, (p. 291) and
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
free from dirt.
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.
3. Place chocks in front of and behind the
wheels which will remain on the ground to
prevent them from rolling. Use heavy wooden
blocks or large stones for example.
4. Cars with steel rims have removable wheel
covers. Use the removal tool to hook in and
pull off any full-wheel wheel covers. Alterna-
tively, the wheel covers can be pulled away by
hand.
5. Screw together the towing eye with the
wheel wrench
* to the stop position.
Wheel wrench and towing eye.
The towing eye must be screwed into all
threads in the wheel wrench
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6. Remove the plastic caps from the wheel nuts
with the intended tool.
7. Loosen the wheel nuts ½-1 turn anticlock-
wise with the wheel wrench
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WARNING
Never position anything between the ground
and the jack, nor between the jack and the
car's jacking point.
8. There are two jacking points on each side of
the car. Wind up the jack
* so that the flange
in the bodywork ends up in the notch in the
head of the jack.
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.
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.
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Changing wheels - fitting (p. 324)
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Changing wheels - taking out the spare
wheel
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Changing wheels - fitting
It is important that the procedure for fitting the
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.
1. Clean the contact surfaces between wheel
and hub.
2. Put on the wheel. Tighten the wheel nuts
thoroughly.
3. Lower the car so that the wheels cannot
rotate.
4. Tighten the wheel nuts crosswise. It is impor-
tant that the wheel nuts are tightened with
the correct tightening torque. Check the tor-
que with a torque wrench.
5. Refit the plastic caps on the wheel nuts.
6.
Refit any full wheel covers.
The wheel cover outlet for the valve must be
positioned over the valve on the wheel rim
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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The tools and jack
* must be stored in the
intended location in the car's cargo area
when not in use.
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After a tyre has been inflated, always refit
the dust cap in order to avoid damage to
the valve from gravel, dirt, etc.
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Only use plastic dust caps. Metal dust
caps can rust and become difficult to
unscrew.
When changing to another tyre
dimension
Contact an authorised Volvo workshop to update
the software each time the tyre dimension is
changed. A software download may be necessary
both when changing to larger and smaller dimen-
sions, and also when switching between summer
and winter wheels.
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Changing wheels - taking out the spare
wheel
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Changing wheels - removing wheels (p. 322)
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Warning triangle
The warning triangle is used to warn other road
users of a stationary vehicle.
Storage and folding up
Lift the floor hatch (or push the rear part of
the luggage compartment floor forwards in
models with a jointed floor and then lift the
lower floor) and remove the warning triangle.
Take the warning triangle from the case, fold
out and assemble the two loose sides.
Fold out the warning triangle's support legs.
Follow the regulations for the use of a warning
triangle. Position the warning triangle in a suita-
ble place with regard to traffic.
Ensure the warning triangle and its case are
properly secured in the cargo area after use.
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Jack*
Use the jack to raise the car when changing a
wheel.
Only use the original jack when fitting a spare
wheel or when changing between summer and
winter wheels. The jack's thread must always be
well greased.
The tools and jack
* must be stored in the
intended location in the car's cargo area
when not in use.
The normal car jack is only designed for occa-
sional, short-term use, such as when chang-
ing a wheel after a puncture, changing to win-
ter/summer wheels, etc. Only the jack for the
specific car model may be used to raise the
car. If the car is to be jacked up more often, or
for a longer time than is required just to
change a wheel, use of a garage jack is rec-
ommended. In this instance, follow the
instructions for use that come with the equip-
ment.
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First aid kit*
The first aid box contains first aid equipment.
A case containing first aid equipment is located
on the left-hand side of the cargo area.
Tyre monitoring (TM)*
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The TM (Tyre Monitor) system senses the rota-
tion speed of the tyres in order to determine
whether they have the correct tyre pressure.
System description
If the tyre pressure is too low, the tyre's diameter
is changed and, as a result, so is its rotation
speed. By comparing the tyres with each other
the system can determine whether one or more
tyres have pressure that is too low.
The system does not replace normal tyre mainte-
nance.
Messages
If the tyre pressure is too low then an indicator
symbol (
) illuminates in the combined instru-
ment panel and one of the following messages is
shown:
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Tyre pressure low Check, adjust and
calibrate
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Tyre pressure system Service required
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Tyre pressure system Currently
unavailable
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If a fault occurs in the TM system the indica-
tor symbol
in the combined instrument
panel will flash for approx. 1 minute and then
illuminate with a constant glow. A message is
also shown in the combined instrument panel.
Deleting the messages
1. Check the tyre pressure in all tyres with a
tyre pressure gauge.
2. Inflate the tyre/tyres to the correct pressure
in accordance with the tyre pressure label on
the driver's side door pillar (between front
and rear doors).
3. Recalibrate the TM system in MY CAR.
To avoid incorrect tyre pressure, the pressure
should be checked on cold tyres. "Cold tyres"
means the tyres are the same temperature as
the ambient temperature (approx. 3 hours
after the car has been driven). After a few kil-
ometres of driving, the tyres warm up and the
pressure increases.
WARNING
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Incorrect tyre pressure may lead to tyre
failure, which could result in the driver
losing control of the car.
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The system cannot indicate sudden tyre
damage in advance.
TM calibration
In order for TM system to work correctly, a refer-
ence value for the tyre pressure must be deter-
mined. This must be done each time the tyres are
changed or the tyre pressure is adjusted by reca-
librating the system in MY CAR.
For example, the tyre pressure should be
adjusted when driving with a heavy load or for
high-speed driving (above 160 km/h (100 mph)).
Following which, the system must be recalibrated.
Recalibration
Settings are made using the centre console's
controls, see MY CAR (p. 113).
1. Stop the engine.
2. Inflate all tyres to the desired pressure in
accordance with the tyre pressure label on
the driver's side door pillar (between front
and rear doors).
Or see the tyre pressure table.
3. Start the engine and let the car stand still.
4. Open the menu system MY CAR and select
the menu
Tyre monitor
.
5. Select
Start calibration
and press OK.
6. Press OK after all tyres have been checked
and adjusted in order to start calibration.
7. Drive the car.
> Calibration is performed when the car is
driven at a speed above 35 km/h
(22 mph). Calibration is interrupted tem-
porarily if the engine is switched off, but is
resumed automatically in the background
when the car is driven again. The system
provides no confirmation when the cali-
bration is complete.
The new reference value applies until steps 1-7
are repeated.
Remember that the TM system must be reca-
librated at each tyre change or if the tyre
pressure is adjusted. If new reference values
are not stored then the system cannot func-
tion properly.
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Standard in certain markets.
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After a tyre has been inflated, always refit
the dust cap in order to avoid damage to
the valve from gravel, dirt, etc.
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Only use plastic dust caps. Metal dust
caps can rust and become difficult to
unscrew.
System and tyre status
The current status of the system and the tyres
can be checked in the centre console's screen.
1. Open the menu system MY CAR.
2. Select the
Tyre monitor
menu.
> Status for tyre pressures is shown with a
colour code.
The status is colour-coded for each tyre in
accordance with the following:
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All-green: the system is operating normally
and the tyre pressure in all tyres is slightly
above the recommended level.
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Yellow wheel: corresponding tyre's pressure
is too low.
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All wheels yellow: two or more tyres have
pressure that is too low.
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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
for a short time above 35 km/h (22 mph)
before the system becomes active again.
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All wheels grey and the message
Tyre
pressure system Service required
: an
error has occurred in the system. Contact a
Volvo dealer or workshop.
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Emergency puncture repair*
The emergency puncture repair kit, Temporary
Mobility Kit (TMK), is used to seal a puncture
and check and adjust the air pressure.
The emergency puncture repair kit consists of a
compressor and a bottle of sealant. The sealing
works as a temporary repair. The sealing fluid
effectively seals tyres punctured in the tread.
The emergency puncture repair kit has limited
capacity to seal tyres which have punctures in the
wall. Do not use the puncture repair kit on tyres
that have larger slits, cracks or similar damage.
The emergency puncture repair kit is only
intended for sealing tyres with a puncture in
the tread.
The compressor for temporary emergency
puncture repair has been tested and
approved by Volvo.
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