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perature is normally reached after the vehicle
has been parked for at least 3 hours.
Tire specifications – Uniform Tire
Quality Grading
ALL PASSENGER VEHICLE TIRES MUST
CONFORM TO FEDERAL SAFETY REQUIRE-
MENTS 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 gov-
ernment 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 significantly from the norm due
to variation in driving habits, maintenance practi-
ces and differences in road characteristics and
climate.
TRACTION
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C, as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test surfaces
of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may
have poor traction performance. The traction
grade assigned to this tire is based on braking
(straight-ahead) traction tests and is not a meas-
ure of cornering (turning) traction.
WARNING
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on braking (straight-ahead) traction
tests and is not a measure of cornering (turn-
ing) 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 exces-
sive 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 performance on the laboratory test wheel than
the minimum required by law.
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WARNING
The temperature grade for this tire is estab-
lished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, under-infla-
tion, or excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat buildup and
tire failure.
Snow chains
Snow chains can be used on your Volvo with the
following restrictions:
•
Snow chains should be installed on front
wheels only. Use only Volvo approved snow
chains.
•
If accessory, aftermarket or "custom" tires
and wheels are installed and are of a size dif-
ferent than the original tires and wheels,
chains in some cases CANNOT be used.
Sufficient clearances between chains and
brakes, suspension and body components
must be maintained.
•
Some strap-on type chains will interfere with
brake components and therefore CANNOT
be used.
•
All Wheel Drive models: Snow chains
should only be installed on the front wheels.
•
Certain size tires may not allow the assembly
of snow chains/traction devices.
Consult your Volvo retailer for additional snow
chain information.
•
Check local regulations regarding the use
of snow chains before installing.
•
Use single-sided snow chains only.
•
Always follow the chain manufacturer's
installation instructions carefully. Install
chains as tightly as possible and
retighten periodically.
•
Never exceed the chain manufacturer's
specified maximum speed limit. (Under
no circumstances should you exceed
31 mph (50 km/h).
•
Avoid bumps, holes or sharp turns when
driving with snow chains.
•
The handling of the vehicle can be
adversely affected when driving with
chains. Avoid fast or sharp turns as well
as locked wheel braking.
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Snow tires/studded tires
5
Owners who live in or regularly commute
through areas with sustained periods of snow or
icy driving conditions are strongly advised to fit
suitable winter tires to help retain the highest
degree of traction.
Tires for winter use:
•
It is important to install winter tires on all four
wheels to help retain traction during corner-
ing, braking, and accelerating. Failure to do
so could reduce traction to an unsafe level or
adversely affect handling.
•
Do not mix tires of different design as this
could also negatively affect overall tire road
grip.
•
Winter tires wear more quickly on dry roads
in warm weather. They should be removed
when the winter driving season has ended.
•
Studded tires should be run-in 300 –
600 miles (500 – 1000 km) during which
the vehicle should be driven as smoothly as
possible to give the studs the opportunity to
seat properly in the tires. The tires should
have the same rotational direction through-
out their entire lifetime.
Please consult state or provincial regulations
restricting the use of studded winter tires
before installing such tires.
Tire pressure monitoring - overview
Volvo provides two different systems to monitor
tire pressure: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) or Tire Monitor.
Determining which tire monitoring
system is in your vehicle
To see which system is installed in your vehicle,
press the MY CAR button on the center console.
Go to
Settings
Car settings
.
•
If your vehicle has a menu called
Tire
monitoring
, see Tire Monitor - introduction
•
If your vehicle has a menu called
Tire
pressure
, see Tire Pressure Monitoring Sys-
tem (TPMS) – general information (p. 320).
Introduction
Each tire, including the spare
6
(if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and infla-
ted to the inflation pressure recommended 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
5
Where permitted
6
Available as an accessory
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system that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale
(
) when one or more of your tires is signifi-
cantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when the low
tire pressure telltale illuminates, 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 cau-
ses the tire to overheat and can lead to tire fail-
ure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency
and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle's
handling and stopping ability. Please note that a
tire pressure monitoring system is not a substi-
tute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driv-
er's responsibility to maintain correct tire pres-
sure, even if under-inflation has not reached the
level to trigger illumination of the system's 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 monitoring
system's malfunction indicator is combined with
the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction, the tell-
tale 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 malfunction indicator is illuminated, the sys-
tem may not be able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended.
System malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replacement
or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the tire pressure monitoring system from
functioning properly.
Always check the system's 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 system to
continue to function properly.
The system indicates low tire pressure but
does not replace normal tire maintenance. For
information on correct tire pressure, please
refer to the tire inflation decal on the driver's
door opening or consult your Volvo retailer.
WARNING
Incorrect inflation pressure could lead to tire
failure, resulting in a loss of control of the
vehicle.
Related information
•
Tire Monitor - introduction (p. 317)
•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) –
general information (p. 320)
Tire Monitor - introduction
Tire Monitor uses the rotational speed of the
tires in combination with signal analysis of the
ABS sensor signals to determine if they are
properly inflated.
When a tire is under-inflated, its diameter (and
consequently also its rotational speed) changes.
By comparing the individual tires with each other
it is possible to determine if one or more tires are
under inflated.
When low inflation pressure is detected or if the
system is not functioning properly, Tire Monitor
will light up the tire pressure warning light
(
) (also referred to as a telltale) in the
instrument panel and will display one of several
messages in the text window, for example:
Tire
pressure low Check tires
. Adjust the inflation
pressure and recalibrate if necessary.
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the tire
pressure warning light will flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute and then remain illuminated.
Tire press. syst Service required
will be
displayed.
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The system indicates low tire pressure but
does not replace normal tire maintenance. For
information on correct tire pressure, please
refer to the tire inflation decal on the driver's
door opening or consult your Volvo retailer.
Related information
•
Tire pressure monitoring - overview (p. 316)
•
Calibrating Tire Monitor (p. 318)
Calibrating Tire Monitor
In order for Tire Monitor to work correctly, tire
pressure reference values must be set (the sys-
tem must be calibrated). This must be done
each time wheels or tire pressures are changed.
Calibration
1. Switch off the engine.
2. Inflate the tires to the desired pressure (con-
sult tire pressure placard located on the driv-
er's side B-pillar (the structural member at
the side of the vehicle).
3. Start the engine but keep the vehicle at a
standstill.
4. Press the MY CAR button on the center
console control panel and press OK/MENU.
5. Select
Tire monitor
.
6. Select
Start calibration
and press OK/
MENU.
7. Press OK/MENU again after all of the tires
have been checked and reinflated.
8. Drive away.
> The calibration process will begin when
the vehicle reaches a speed of approxi-
mately 22 mph (35 km/h). Calibration will
be interrupted if the engine is switched
off but will resume automatically in the
background when the vehicle is driven
again. The system will not give any confir-
mation when calibration is finished.
When driving with heavy loads or at sustained
highway speeds, the tire pressure should be
adjusted to the recommended inflation pressures
according to the tire inflation pressure placard
located on the driver's side B-pillar (the structural
member at the side of the vehicle, at the rear of
the driver's door opening) or to the tire inflation
pressure table in the owner's information.
After adjusting inflation pressure, repeat steps
1-5 above.
Always remember to calibrate Tire Monitor
when the wheels have been changed or the
tire pressure has been corrected according to
tire pressure placard or tire pressure table. If
correct reference values have not been set,
the system cannot issue low tire pressure
alerts correctly.
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Tire Monitor status information
The current status of the system and the tires is
indicated by color-coded graphics.
This status can be displayed by pressing the MY
CAR button on the center console and going to
Settings
Car settings
Tire monitoring
.
The following color-coded graphics indicate:
•
All green: the system is operational and all
tire pressures are at or above the recom-
mended levels.
•
One yellow wheel: the tire indicated is
under-inflated.
•
All wheels yellow: two or more tires are
under-inflated
•
All wheels gray: the system is currently
unavailable. It might be necessary to drive at
a speed of at least 20 mph (30 km/h) for
several minutes for the system to become
operational.
•
All wheels gray in combination with the
message
Tire press. syst Service
required
and the telltale in the instru-
ment panel (
) is illuminated: the sys-
tem is not functioning correctly. Have it
checked by a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician.
•
All wheels gray in combination with the
message
Tire press. syst currently
unavailable
and the telltale in the instru-
ment panel (
) is illuminated: the sys-
tem is temporarily unavailable. It should
become operational again shortly.
Related information
•
Tire Monitor – messages (p. 319)
Tire Monitor – messages
When low tire pressure has been detected, a
message will be displayed and the tire pressure
warning telltale in the instrument panel (
)
will illuminate.
Messages
If the telltale illuminates, one of the following
message will also be displayed:
•
Tire pressure low
/
Check, adjust and
calibrate
•
Tire pressure system
/
Service required
•
Tire pressure system
/
Currently
unavailable
Erasing warning messages
To erase a low tire pressure message and turn
off the telltale:
1. Use a tire pressure gauge to check the infla-
tion pressure of all four tires.
2. Re-inflate the tires to the correct pressure
(consult the tire pressure decal on the driv-
er's door opening.
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To help avoid incorrect tire inflation pressure,
only inflate the tires when they are cold. The
tires are considered to be cold when they
have the same temperature as the surround-
ing (ambient) air. This temperature is normally
reached after the vehicle has been parked for
at least 3 hours. After driving a distance of
approximately 1 mile (1.6 km), the tires are
considered to be hot.
•
After inflating the tires, always reinstall
the valve cap to help avoid damage to the
valve from dirt, gravel, etc.
•
Use plastic valve caps only. Metal caps
could corrode and become difficult to
remove.
WARNING
•
Incorrect inflation pressure could lead to
tire failure, resulting in a loss of control of
the vehicle.
•
Tire monitoring systems cannot indicate
sudden tire damage caused by external
factors (e.g., a blowout) in advance.
Related information
•
Tire inflation – checking pressure (p. 309)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) – general information
TPMS uses sensors mounted in the tire valves
to check inflation pressure levels. When the
vehicle is moving at a speed of approximately
20 mph (30 km/h) or faster, these sensors
transmit inflation pressure data to a receiver
located in the vehicle.
USA – FCC ID: KR5S180052050
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.
When low inflation pressure is detected or if a
sensor is not functioning properly, TPMS will light
up the tire pressure warning light (
) (also
referred to as a telltale) in the instrument panel
and will display one of the following messages:
Tire pressure low
,
Tire needs air now
or
Tire
press. syst Service required
.
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the tire
pressure warning light will flash for approxi-
mately 1 minute and then remain illuminated.
Tire press. syst Service required
will be
displayed.
Related information
•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) –
recalibrating (p. 322)
•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) –
messages (p. 323)
•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) –
activating/deactivating (p. 322)
•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) –
changing wheels (p. 321)
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) – changing wheels
Please keep the following in mind when chang-
ing or replacing the factory installed TPMS
wheels/tires on the vehicle:
•
Not all aftermarket wheels are equipped with
TPMS sensors in the valves.
•
If the vehicle is equipped with a temporary
spare tire, this tire does not have a TPMS
sensor.
•
If wheels without TPMS sensors are moun-
ted on the vehicle, a text message will dis-
played in the instrument panel each time the
vehicle is driven above 20 mph (30 km/h) for
10 minutes or more.
•
Once TPMS sensors are properly installed,
the warning message should not reappear. If
the message is still displayed, drive the vehi-
cle for several minutes at a speed of 20 mph
(30 km/h) or faster to erase the message.
•
Volvo recommends that TPMS sensors be
fitted on all wheels used on the vehicle,
including winter tires. Volvo does not recom-
mend moving sensors back and forth
between sets of wheels.
When inflating tires, press the pump's mouth-
piece straight onto the valve to help avoid
bending or otherwise damaging the valve.
•
After inflating the tires, always reinstall
the valve cap to help avoid damage to the
valve from dirt, gravel, etc.
•
Use plastic valve caps only. Metal caps
could corrode and become difficult to
remove.
•
If you change to tires with a different
dimension than the factory-installed ones,
the TPMS system must be reconfigured
for these tires. This must be done by a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian.
•
If a tire is changed, or if the TPMS sensor
is moved to another wheel, the sensor's
seal, nut, and valve core should be
replaced.
•
When installing TPMS sensors, the vehi-
cle must be parked for at least
15 minutes with the ignition off. If the
vehicle is driven within 15 minutes, a
TPMS error message will be displayed.
Related information
•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) –
general information (p. 320)
•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) –
recalibrating (p. 322)
•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) –
messages (p. 323)
•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) –
activating/deactivating (p. 322)
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) – recalibrating
The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
uses a reference value in order to determine if
tire pressure is too low.
Recalibrating TPMS (Canadian models
only)
*
In certain cases, it may be necessary to recali-
brate TPMS to conform to Volvo's recommended
tire inflation pressures (see the tire inflation decal
on the driver's door opening), for example, if
higher inflation pressure is necessary when
transporting heavy loads.
Always inflate the tires to Volvo's recommended
tire pressure before recalibrating TPMS.
Recalibrating TPMS is done in the vehicle's menu
system.
To do so:
1. Switch off the engine.
2. Inflate the tires to the desired pressure and
put the ignition in mode I or II (see Ignition
modes (p. 82) for additional information).
3. Press the MY CAR key in the center console
control panel and select
Settings
Car
settings
Tire pressure
.
4. Press OK/MENU, select
Calibrate tire
pressure
and press OK/MENU again.
5. Drive the vehicle at a speed above 20 mph
(30 km/h) continuously for at least
10 minutes.
> Calibration is done automatically once ini-
tiated by the driver and the system does
not provide confirmation when calibration
is completed.
After adjusting inflation pressure, repeat steps
1-5 above.
Related information
•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) –
general information (p. 320)
•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) –
messages (p. 323)
•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) –
activating/deactivating (p. 322)
•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) –
changing wheels (p. 321)
•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) – activating/deactivating
Activating/deactivating TPMS
(Canadian models only)
1. Switch off the engine.
2. Put the ignition in mode I or II (see Ignition
modes (p. 82) for additional information).
3. Press the MY CAR key in the center console
control panel and select
Settings
Car
settings
Tire pressure
4. Select
Tire monitoring
and press OK/
MENU to turn the system on or off.
Related information
•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) –
general information (p. 320)
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) – messages
Erasing warning messages
When a low tire pressure warning message has
been displayed and the tire pressure warning
light in the instrument panell (
) has come
on:
1. Use a tire pressure gauge to check the infla-
tion pressure of all four tires.
2. Re-inflate the tire(s) to the correct pressure
(consult the tire pressure decal on the driv-
er's door opening).
3. In certain cases, it may be necessary to drive
the vehicle for several minutes at a speed of
20 mph (30 km/h) or faster. This will erase
the warning text and the telltale will go out.
•
The tire monitoring systems use a tem-
perature compensated pressure value.
This pressure value is dependent on tire
temperature and ambient temperature,
which can differ from the recommended
cold tire pressure in the tire inflation table
and on the tire pressure placard located
on the driver's side B-pillar (the structural
member at the side of the vehicle, at the
rear of the driver's door opening). This
means that it may sometimes be neces-
sary to inflate them slightly above the
recommended cold pressure value
(approx. 3-4 psi or 0.2-0.3 bar) in order
to reset a low tire pressure warning.
•
To help avoid incorrect tire inflation pres-
sure, if possible only inflate the tires
when they are cold. The tires are consid-
ered to be cold when they have the same
temperature as the surrounding (ambi-
ent) air. This temperature is normally
reached after the vehicle has been
parked for at least 3 hours. After driving a
distance of approximately 1 mile (1.6 km),
the tires are considered to be hot.
•
After inflating the tires, always reinstall
the valve cap to help avoid damage to the
valve from dirt, gravel, etc.
•
Use plastic valve caps only. Metal caps
could corrode and become difficult to
remove.
WARNING
•
Incorrect inflation pressure could lead to
tire failure, resulting in a loss of control of
the vehicle.
•
Tire monitoring systems cannot indicate
sudden tire damage caused by external
factors (e.g., a blowout) in advance.
Related information
•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) –
general information (p. 320)
•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) –
recalibrating (p. 322)
•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) –
activating/deactivating (p. 322)
•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) –
changing wheels (p. 321)
•
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Tire sealing system* – general
information
The vehicle is equipped with a tire sealing sys-
tem that enables you to temporarily seal a hole in
the tread surface and re-inflate a flat tire, or to
adjust a tire’s inflation pressure.
Introduction
The tire sealing system consists of an air com-
pressor, a container for the sealing compound,
wiring to connect the system to the vehicle’s
electrical system via one of the 12-volt sockets,
and a hose used to connect the system to the
tire’s inflation valve.
The tire sealing system's compressor has
been tested and approved by Volvo.
The 12-volt sockets are located in the front tun-
nel console, on the rear side of the center con-
sole in the rear seat and in the cargo area
*.
Accessing the tire sealing system
The tire sealing system is stowed under the floor
of the cargo area. To access it:
1. Lift the floor hatch in the cargo area.
2. Lift out the tire sealing system.
•
The tire sealing system is only intended
to seal holes on the tire’s tread area, not
the sidewall.
•
Tires with large holes or tears cannot be
repaired with the tire sealing system.
•
After use, stow the tire sealing system
properly to help prevent rattling.
WARNING
•
After using the tire sealing system, the
vehicle should not be driven farther than
approximately 120 miles (200 km).
•
Have the tire inspected by a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician as soon
as possible to determine if it can be per-
manently repaired or must be replaced.
•
The vehicle should not be driven faster
than 50 mph (80 km/h) while using a tire
that has been temporarily repaired with
the tire sealing system.
•
After using the tire sealing system, drive
carefully and avoid abrupt steering
maneuvers and sudden stops.
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Tire sealing system–temporarily
repairing a flat tire
Temporarily repairing a flat tire is done in two
stages:
•
Stage 1: The hole is sealed by pumping
sealing compound into the tire. The car is
then driven a short distance to distribute the
sealing compound in the tire.
Do not remove any foreign objects (nails, etc.)
from the tire before using the sealing system.
•
Stage 2: The tire’s inflation pressure is
checked and adjusted if necessary.
WARNING
•
Never leave the tire sealing system unat-
tended when it is operating.
•
Keep the tire sealing system away from
children.
•
Be sure the vehicle is parked safely off
the road and away from moving traffic.
•
Apply the parking brake.
Related information
•
•
•
•
•
Tire sealing system – checking inflation pres-
sure (p. 329)
•
Tunnel console – 12-volt sockets (p. 144)
•
12-volt socket in the cargo area
Tire sealing system* – overview
The vehicle is equipped with a tire sealing sys-
tem that enables you to temporarily seal a hole in
the tread surface and re-inflate a flat tire, or to
adjust a tire’s inflation pressure.
Speed limit sticker (on the rear side of the
compressor)
On/Off switch
Electrical wire
Bottle holder (orange cover)
Protective hose cover
Air release knob
Hose
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Bottle with sealing compound
Air pressure gauge
WARNING
Please keep the following points in mind
when using the tire sealing system:
•
The sealing compound bottle (no. 8 in the
illustration) contains 1) rubber latex, natu-
ral and 2) ethanediol. These substances
are harmful if swallowed.
•
The contents of this bottle may cause
allergic skin reactions or otherwise be
potentially harmful to the respiratory tract,
the skin, the central nervous system, and
the eyes.
Precautions:
•
Keep out of reach of children.
•
Do not ingest the contents.
•
Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with
the skin.
•
Wash thoroughly after handling.
First aid:
•
Skin: Wash affected areas of skin with
soap and water. Get medical attention if
symptoms occur.
•
Eyes: Flush with plenty of water for least
15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper
and lower eyelids. Get medical attention if
symptoms occur.
•
Inhalation: Move the exposed person to
fresh air. If irritation persists, get medical
attention.
•
Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting
unless directed to do so by medical per-
sonnel. Get medical attention.
•
Disposal: Dispose of this material and its
container to a hazardous or special waste
collection point.
Do not break the seal on the bottle. This
occurs automatically when the bottle is
screwed into the holder.
Related information
•
•
•
Tire sealing system – checking inflation pres-
sure (p. 329)
•
•
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Tire sealing system* – sealing a
hole
The tire sealing system can be used to tempo-
rarily seal a hole in the tread surface of a tire.
Stage 1: Sealing the hole
1. Peel off the speed limit sticker and affix it to
the steering wheel hub where it will be
clearly visible to the driver.
2. Ensure that the on/off switch is in position 0
(the 0 side of the switch should be pressed
down).
WARNING
Contact with the sealing compound may
cause skin irritation. If contact occurs, wash
the affected area immediately with soap and
water.
3. Unscrew the orange cover over the bottle
holder on the compressor and unscrew the
cap on the bottle of sealing compound.
Do not break the seal on the bottle. This
occurs automatically when the bottle is
screwed into the holder.
4. Screw the bottle into the bottle holder as far
as possible.
WARNING
The bottle is equipped with a catch to keep it
securely in place and help prevent sealing
compound leakage. Once in place, the bottle
cannot be unscrewed. This must be done by a
trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
5. Remove the valve cap from the tire’s inflation
valve and screw the tire sealing system’s
hose connector onto the valve as tightly as
possible by hand. Be sure the air release
valve on the hose is completely closed.
6. Connect the electrical wire to the nearest
12-volt socket in the vehicle.
Be sure that none of the other 12-volt sock-
ets is being used while the compressor is in
operation.
7. Start the vehicle’s engine.
WARNING
The vehicle´s engine should be running when
the tire sealing system is used to avoid bat-
tery drain. Therefore, be sure the vehicle is
parked in a well ventilated place, or outdoors,
before using the system.
8. Start the tire sealing system’s compressor by
pressing the on/off switch to position I.
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WARNING
•
Never stand next to the tire being inflated
when the compressor is in operation.
•
If cracks, bubbles, etc. form on the tire,
switch off the compressor immediately.
•
If there is visible damage to the sidewall or
the rim, the tire cannot be repaired. The
vehicle should not be driven if this occurs.
Contact a towing service, use the Volvo On
Call feature in your vehicle or contact Volvo
Roadside Assistance if applicable.
The air pressure gauge will temporarily show
an increase in pressure to approximately
88 psi (6 bar) while the sealing compound is
being pumped into the tire. The pressure
should return to a normal level after approxi-
mately 30 seconds.
9. Within seven minutes, inflate the tire to
between 22—44 psi (1.8—3.0 bar). Switch
off the compressor briefly to get a clear
reading from the pressure gauge.
The compressor should not be used for more
than 10 minutes at a time to avoid overheat-
ing.
WARNING
If the pressure remains below 22 psi (1.8 bar)
after approximately seven minutes, turn off
the compressor. In this case, the hole is too
large to be sealed and the vehicle should not
be driven.
10. Switch off the compressor and disconnect
the electrical wire from the 12-volt socket.
11. Unscrew the hose from the tire's inflation
valve and put the cover on the hose back into
place to help prevent seepage of residual
sealing compound in the hose. Reinstall the
valve cap.
•
After inflating the tires, always reinstall the
valve cap to help avoid damage to the
valve from dirt, gravel, etc.
•
Use plastic valve caps only. Metal caps
could corrode and become difficult to
remove.
12. Immediately drive the vehicle for approxi-
mately 2 miles (3 km) at a maximum speed
of 50 mph (80 km/h) to distribute the seal-
ing compound in the tire.
If your vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pres-
sure Monitoring System (TPMS), the use of
the sealing compound may lead to incorrect
tire pressure readings or in rare cases, dam-
age to the tire pressure sensor. Use the tire
sealing system to check and adjust the dam-
aged tire's inflation pressure.
•
Safely stow the tire sealing system in a
convenient place as it will soon be used
again to check the tire’s inflation pres-
sure.
•
The empty bottle of sealing compound
cannot be removed from the bottle
holder. Consult a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician to have the bot-
tle removed and properly disposed of.
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WARNING
If heavy vibrations, unsteady steering behavior,
or noises should occur while driving, reduce
speed and park the vehicle in a safe place.
Recheck the tire for bumps, cracks, or other
visible damage, and recheck its inflation pres-
sure. If the pressure is below 19 psi (1.3 bar),
do not continue driving. Have the vehicle
towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician.
Tire sealing system – checking
inflation pressure
The tire sealing system can also be used to
check the tires' inflation pressure.
Stage 2: Checking inflation pressure
1. Reconnect the tire sealing system's hose to
the tire's inflation valve as described in stage
1, see Tire sealing system
2. Refer to the inflation pressure table in this
chapter for the correct inflation pressure. If
the tire needs to be inflated, start the tire
sealing system’s compressor. If necessary,
release air from the tire by turning the air
release knob counterclockwise.
The compressor should not be used for more
than 10 minutes at a time to avoid overheat-
ing.
WARNING
If you interrupt your trip for more than 1 hour,
check the inflation pressure in the damaged
tire again before continuing.
Tire sealing system* – inflating tires
The tire sealing system can be used to inflate
the tires.
To do so:
1. Park the car in a safe place.
2. The compressor should be switched off.
Ensure that the on/off switch is in position
0 (the 0 side of the switch should be
pressed down).
3. Take out the electrical wire and hose.
4. Remove the valve cap from the tire’s inflation
valve and screw the hose connector onto the
valve as tightly as possible by hand.
5. Connect the electrical wire to the nearest
12-volt socket in the vehicle.
6. Start the vehicle’s engine.
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