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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. 558)

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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. 558)

•

Tire sidewall designations (p. 562)

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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. 566)

•

Recommended tire pressure (p. 567)

•

Tire pressure monitoring system

*

(p. 567)

•

Tires (p. 558)

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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. 567)

•

Checking tire pressure (p. 565)

•

Inflate tires with the compressor included
in the tire sealing system (p. 584)

•

Approved tire pressure (p. 681)

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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. 565)

•

Approved tire pressure (p. 681)

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.

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General information about the tire pressure
monitoring system

In the following description, the tire monitor-
ing system is generally referred to as TPMS.

Each tire, including the spare (if provided)

7

should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recom-
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size than
the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire
inflation pressure label, you should determine
the proper tire inflation pressure for those
tires.)

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire
pressure telltale when one or more of your
tires is significantly under-inflated. Accord-
ingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as
soon as possible, and inflate them to the
proper pressure.

Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire
causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire
failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel effi-
ciency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please

note that the TPMS is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,
even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low
tire pressure telltale.

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. The
TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with
the low tire pressure telltale. When the system
detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence will
continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as
long as the malfunction exists. When the mal-
function indicator is illuminated, the system
may not be able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended.

TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replace-
ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehi-
cle that prevent the TPMS from functioning
properly.

Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale
after replacing one or more tires or wheels on
your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to
continue to function properly.

To keep in mind

•

Always save the new inflation pressure in
the system after changing a tire or adjust-
ing the inflation pressure.

•

If you switch to a tire of another size than
the factory-mounted tires, the system
must be reset by storing a new inflation
pressure for these tires to avoid false
warnings.

•

If a spare wheel

8

is used, it is possible that

the tire pressure monitoring system will
not work correctly due to the differences
between the wheels.

•

The system does not replace the need for
regular tire inspection and maintenance.

•

It is not possible to deactivate the tire
pressure monitoring system.

WARNING

•

Incorrect inflation pressure could lead
to tire failure, which could cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle.

•

The system cannot predict sudden tire
damage.

6

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

7

Not available on all models.

8

Not available on all models.

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Related information

•

Recommended tire pressure (p. 567)

•

Viewing tire pressure status in the center
display

*

(p. 570)

•

Action when warned of low tire pressure
(p. 571)

•

Saving new reference values for tire infla-
tion pressure monitoring

*

(p. 569)

•

Tire inflation pressure monitoring system

*

messages (p. 572)

Saving new reference values for

tire inflation pressure monitoring

*

In order for the tire inflation pressure moni-
toring system

9

to function correctly, inflation

pressure reference values must be saved cor-
rectly. To help ensure that the system can
correctly alert the driver of low inflation pres-
sure, this must be done each time the tires
are changed or the inflation pressure is
adjusted.

For example, when driving with a heavy load
or at high speeds (over 160 km/h (100 mph)),
tire pressure should be adjusted to the Volvo-
recommended tire pressure values. The sys-
tem should then be reset by saving the new
inflation pressure.

To store the new inflation pressure as a refer-
ence value in the system:

1. Switch off the ignition.

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. Start the vehicle.

4. Open the

Car Status

app in App view.

5. Tap

TPMS

.

NOTE

The vehicle must be stationary for the

Store Pressure

button to be selectable.

6. Tap

Store Pressure

.

7. Tap

OK

to confirm that the tire pressure in

all four tires has been checked and
adjusted.

8. Drive the vehicle until the new inflation

pressure has been saved. The new infla-
tion pressure is stored when the vehicle is
driven at speeds over 35 km/h (22 mph).
> When enough data has been collected

for the system to detect low inflation
pressure, the animation showing the
progress of the storing procedure will
disappear from the center display. The
system will not provide any further con-
firmation that the new inflation pres-
sure has been stored.

If storing cannot be performed,

Storing

pressure unsuccessful. Try again.

will be

displayed.

9

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

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WARNING

The exhaust gases contain carbon monox-

ide, which is invisible and odorless but very

poisonous. The procedure for saving a new

inflation pressure must therefore always be

performed outdoors or in a workshop with

exhaust gas extraction.

Related information

•

Recommended tire pressure (p. 567)

•

Adjusting tire pressure (p. 566)

•

Viewing tire pressure status in the center
display

*

(p. 570)

•

Action when warned of low tire pressure
(p. 571)

•

Tire pressure monitoring system

*

(p. 567)

Viewing tire pressure status in the

center display

*

With the system for tire inflation pressure
monitoring

10

, inflation pressure status can be

viewed in the center display.

Checking status

The vehicle may need to be driven for a few
minutes at a speed above 35 km/h (22 mph)
to activate the system.

1. Open the

Car Status

app in App view.

2. Tap

TPMS

to display the status of the

tires.

The illustration is generic. Layout may vary depend-

ing on vehicle model or software version.

Related information

•

Saving new reference values for tire infla-
tion pressure monitoring

*

(p. 569)

•

Action when warned of low tire pressure
(p. 571)

•

Tire pressure monitoring system

*

(p. 567)

•

Vehicle status (p. 611)

•

Tire inflation pressure monitoring system

*

messages (p. 572)

10

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

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Action when warned of low tire

pressure

When the tire inflation pressure monitoring
system

11

detects low inflation pressure in a

tire, immediate action is required.

If the system's indicator sym-
bol illuminates and the mes-
sage

Tire pressure low

is

displayed, check the tire
pressure and inflate if neces-
sary.

1. Switch off the ignition.

2. Check the inflation pressure on all four

tires using a tire pressure gauge.

3. 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.

4. After the inflation pressure has been

adjusted, always save the new inflation
pressure in the system via the center dis-
play.

Please be aware that the indicator symbol
will not go out until the low tire pressure
has been corrected and a storing proce-
dure has been started for the new inflation
pressure.

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.

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.

WARNING

•

Incorrect inflation pressure could lead
to tire failure, which could cause the
driver to lose control of the vehicle.

•

The system cannot predict sudden tire
damage.

Related information

•

Recommended tire pressure (p. 567)

•

Adjusting tire pressure (p. 566)

•

Saving new reference values for tire infla-
tion pressure monitoring

*

(p. 569)

•

Viewing tire pressure status in the center
display

*

(p. 570)

•

Tire pressure monitoring system

*

(p. 567)

•

Inflate tires with the compressor included
in the tire sealing system (p. 584)

11

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

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Tire inflation pressure monitoring

system

*

messages

A number of messages related to the tire
inflation pressure monitoring system

12

may

be displayed. Several examples are provided
below.

Instrument
panel:

Tire

pressure low
Check Car
Status app in
center display

The indicator symbol will
illuminate to indicate that
inflation pressure is low
in one or more tires. See
the

Car Status

app in

the center display for
more information.

Instrument
panel:

Tire

pressure sys-
tem

Tempo-

rarily unavaila-
ble

The indicator symbol will
flash for about 1 minute
and then glow steadily.
The system is temporarily
unavailable and will be
activated momentarily.

Instrument
panel:

Tire

pressure sys-
tem

Service

required

The indicator symbol will
flash for about 1 minute
and then glow steadily. If
the system is not work-
ing properly, contact a
workshop

A

.

A

An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.

Related information

•

Tire pressure monitoring system

*

(p. 567)

•

Saving new reference values for tire infla-
tion pressure monitoring

*

(p. 569)

•

Action when warned of low tire pressure
(p. 571)

•

Vehicle status (p. 611)

•

Volvo Cars support site (p. 21)

Changing a wheel

Wheel changes must always be carried out
correctly. The following instructions show
how to remove and install a wheel and what
is important to keep in mind. Make sure that
the tire dimension is approved for use on the
vehicle.

WARNING

•

If a tire must be changed near passing
traffic, make sure all passengers move
to a safe location.

•

Use a jack intended for the vehicle
when changing a tire. For any other
job, use stands to support the vehicle.

•

Never crawl under or allow any part of
your body to be extended under a vehi-
cle supported by a jack.

•

Never let anyone remain in the vehicle
when it is raised on a jack.

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CAUTION

•

When not in use, the jack

*

should be

kept in its storage compartment under
the cargo compartment floor.

•

The jack provided with your vehicle is
intended to be used only in temporary
situations such as changing wheels in
the event of a flat tire. Only the jack
that came with your particular model
should be used to lift the vehicle. If the
vehicle needs to be lifted more fre-
quently or for a prolonged period, using
a garage jack or hoist is recommended.
Always follow this device's instructions
for use.

Removing a wheel

Read through all instructions before starting.
Before raising the vehicle using a jack or lift,
take out all the tools you will need.

1. Turn on the vehicle's hazard warning

flashers if a wheel change must be per-
formed in an area with traffic.

2. Make sure that the parking brake is

engaged and put the gear selector in

P

position.

3. Place chocks in front of and behind the

wheels that are still on the ground. For
example, use heavy wooden blocks or
large stones.

4. Using the lug wrench, screw the towing

eye into place as far as possible.

5. Remove the plastic covers from the wheel

bolts using the designated tool.

6. With the vehicle still on the ground, use

the lug wrench/towing eye to loosen the
wheel bolts ½-1 turn by pressing down-
ward (counterclockwise). Always start
with the locking wheel bolts

*

.

7. Follow the instructions for safely lifting the

vehicle using a jack.

8. Raise the vehicle until the wheel to be

changed can move freely. Unscrew the
wheel bolts and lift off the wheel.

Installing a wheel

1. Clean the contact surfaces between the

wheel and the wheel hub.

2. Lift the wheel into place. Tighten the

wheel bolts securely.

Do

not

grease the wheel bolt threads.

3. Lower the vehicle so that the wheel can-

not rotate.

4. Tighten the wheel bolts in a crisscross pat-

tern (as shown in illustration). It is impor-
tant that the wheel bolts are securely
tightened. Tighten to 140 Nm (103 ft. lbs.).
Use a torque wrench to check torque.

5. Press the plastic covers over the wheel

bolts.

6. Check the tire inflation pressure and store

the new inflation pressure in the tire pres-
sure monitoring system

*

.

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WARNING

The wheel bolts may need to be tightened

again several days after a wheel change.

Temperature fluctuations and vibrations

can cause them to loosen slightly.

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.

Related information

•

Leveling control settings

*

(p. 448)

•

Hoisting the vehicle (p. 614)

•

Tool kit (p. 574)

•

Saving new reference values for tire infla-
tion pressure monitoring

*

(p. 569)

Tool kit

Tools for e.g. towing or changing wheels are
provided in the vehicle's cargo compartment.

All the tools are located in a foam block under the

cargo compartment floor.

Jack

*

Tool for removing the plastic wheel bolt
covers
Funnel for refilling fluids

Wheel bolt key

*

and towing eyelet

If the vehicle is equipped with a spare tire

*

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, a

jack and lug wrench are provided.

Related information

•

Changing a wheel (p. 572)

•

Jack

*

(p. 575)

•

Tire sealing system (p. 579)

•

Attaching and removing the towing eyelet
(p. 476)

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Jack

*

The jack can be used to lift the vehicle to e.g.
change a wheel.

CAUTION

•

When not in use, the jack

*

should be

kept in its storage compartment under
the cargo compartment floor.

•

The jack provided with your vehicle is
intended to be used only in temporary
situations such as changing wheels in
the event of a flat tire. Only the jack
that came with your particular model
should be used to lift the vehicle. If the
vehicle needs to be lifted more fre-
quently or for a prolonged period, using
a garage jack or hoist is recommended.
Always follow this device's instructions
for use.

The jack needs to be cranked together to the
correct position in order to fit.

For vehicles with

Leveling Control

*

: If the

vehicle is equipped with the optional pneu-
matic suspension, it must be turned off before
the vehicle is lifted on a jack.

Related information

•

Tool kit (p. 574)

•

Hoisting the vehicle (p. 614)

Wheel bolts

The wheel bolts hold the wheel in place on
the wheel hub.

Only use rims that have been tested and
approved by Volvo and are included in Volvo's
original product range.

Use a torque wrench to check that the wheel
bolts are tightened correctly.

Do

not

grease the wheel bolt threads.

WARNING

The wheel bolts may need to be tightened

again several days after a wheel change.

Temperature fluctuations and vibrations

can cause them to loosen slightly.

CAUTION

The wheel bolts should be tightened to
140 Nm (103 ft. lbs.). Over-tightening or
under-tightening could damage the threa-
ded joints.

Locking wheel bolt kit

*

To loosen or tighten the locking wheel bolts,
turn the wrench in the locking bolt until it fully
engages in the code grooves. When removing
a wheel, always start with the locking wheel
bolts. When mounting a wheel, end with the
locking bolt.

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CAUTION

Make sure you have a solid connection
between bolt and wheel bolt key when
loosening/tightening the wheel bolts.
Applying force at an angle could damage
the slots in the wheel bolts and the wheel
bolt key and make it impossible to install or
remove the wheel.

When the wheel bolt key is not being used,
stow it in its designated location in the foam
block under the cargo compartment floor. This
is important to remember so that the tool is
available if the vehicle is taken to a workshop.
If you lose the key, contact your Volvo retailer.

Related information

•

Changing a wheel (p. 572)

•

Tool kit (p. 574)

Spare wheel

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The spare wheel is a Temporary Spare and
can be used to temporarily replace a punc-
tured tire on one of the vehicle's regular
wheels.

The spare wheel is only intended for tempo-
rary use. Replace it with a normal wheel as
soon as possible.

The driving characteristics of the vehicle
change and ground clearance reduces when
the spare wheel is used. Do not wash the vehi-
cle in an automatic car wash while using the
Temporary Spare.

The recommended tire pressure must be
maintained regardless of at which position the
temporary spare wheel is used on the vehicle.

If the spare wheel is damaged, a replacement
can be purchased from a Volvo retailer.

WARNING

Current legislation prohibits the use of the

"Temporary Spare" wheel other than as a

temporary replacement for a punctured

tire. It must be replaced as soon as possi-

ble by a standard tire. Roadholding and

handling may be affected with the "Tempo-

rary Spare" wheel in use.

WARNING

•

Never drive faster than 80 km/h
(50 mph) with a spare tire mounted on
the vehicle.

•

The vehicle must never be driven with
more than one "Temporary Spare"
wheel mounted.

•

Driving with a spare wheel may alter
the driving characteristics of the vehi-
cle. Replace the spare wheel with a
normal wheel as soon as possible.

•

The spare wheel is smaller than the
normal wheel, which affects the vehi-
cle's ground clearance. Watch for high
curbs and do not wash the vehicle in
an automatic car wash when a spare
wheel is mounted.

•

Follow the manufacturer's recom-
mended tire inflation pressure for the
spare wheel.

•

On all-wheel drive vehicles, the drive
on the rear axle can be disconnected.

•

If the spare wheel is mounted on the
front axle, snow chains must not be
used.

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The spare wheel must not be repaired.

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Not available on all models.

WHEELS AND TIRES

577

CAUTION

The vehicle must not be driven with tires of
different dimensions or with a spare wheel
other than the one that came with the vehi-
cle. The use of different size wheels can
seriously damage your vehicle's transmis-
sion.

Related information

•

Changing a wheel (p. 572)

•

Recommended tire pressure (p. 567)

Handling the spare wheel

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Follow these instructions regarding handling
the spare wheel.

This illustration is generic and appearance may vary.

The spare wheel is stored in a bag and should
be secured with two straps onto the floor of
the trunk/cargo compartment when the vehi-
cle is being driven. The straps should be strap-
ped down crosswise over the wheel, attached
to the load anchoring eyelets and pulled taut.

Wheel changing tools are located under the
cargo compartment floor.

Polestar Engineered

If your vehicle is Polestar Engineered,
Temporary Spare tires will not fit on the front
wheel axle due to the larger brakes.

Tires should only be moved between the front
and back, never from right to left or vice versa.
If one of the front tires needs to be replaced
with a spare tire:

1. Use the spare tire to replace the rear tire

on the same side of the vehicle as the flat
tire.

2. Move the rear tire to the front to replace

the flat tire.

Related information

•

Spare wheel (p. 576)

•

Tool kit (p. 574)

•

Changing a wheel (p. 572)

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Not available on all models.

WHEELS AND TIRES

578

Snow tires

Snow tires are designed for winter driving
conditions.

Volvo recommends snow tires with specific
dimensions. The tire dimensions vary depend-
ing on engine type. When driving with snow
tires, the correct type of tires must be moun-
ted on all four wheels.

Tips for changing snow tires

When switching between regular tires and
snow tires, mark the tires according to which
side they were mounted on, e.g.

L

for left and

R

for right.

Contact a Volvo retailer for assistance deter-
mining the most suitable rims and tires.

Studded tires

Studded tires should be broken in by driving
500–1000 km (300–600 miles) slowly and
gently to help the studs settle properly in the
tires. This gives the tire, and especially the
studs, a longer service life.

NOTE

Legal requirements concerning the use of
studded tires may vary. Always follow local
laws and regulations.

Tread depth

Road conditions with ice, slush and low tem-
peratures place considerably higher demands

on tires than summer conditions. Volvo there-
fore recommends not driving on snow tires
that have a tread depth of less than 4 mm
(0.15 inch).

Related information

•

Changing a wheel (p. 572)

•

Winter driving (p. 457)

•

Tread wear indicator (p. 561)

•

Volvo Cars support site (p. 21)

Snow chains

Using snow chains and/or snow tires can
help improve traction in winter driving condi-
tions.

Volvo does not recommend use of snow
chains on wheel dimensions larger than
18 inches. For Polestar Engineered, Volvo
does not recommend use of snow chains on
wheel dimensions other than 8.5x21 ET 38.5
255/40.

WARNING

Use Volvo genuine snow chains or equiva-

lent snow chains that are suitable for the

vehicle model and the tire and wheel sizes.

Only

one-sided

snow chains are permit-

ted.
If uncertain about snow chains, Volvo rec-

ommends contacting an authorized Volvo

workshop. Use of the wrong snow chains

could cause serious damage to the vehicle

and result in an accident.