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General

Emergency puncture repair (TMK; Temporary

Mobility Kit) is used to seal a puncture and

check and adjust tyre pressure. It consists of a

compressor and a bottle with sealing fluid. The

kit works as a temporary repair. The sealing

fluid bottle must be replaced before its expira-

tion date and after use.

The sealing fluid effectively seals tyres punc-

tured in the tread.

NOTE

The emergency puncture repair kit is only

intended for sealing tyres with a puncture in

the tread.

The emergency puncture repair kit has limited

capacity to seal tyres which have punctures in

the wall. Do not seal tyres with the emergency

puncture repair kit if they have larger slits,

cracks or similar damage.

Connect the compressor to one of the car's 12

V sockets, see pages 229 and 293. Choose the

electrical socket that is nearest the punctured

tyre.

IMPORTANT

If the compressor for emergency puncture

repair is connected to one of the two sock-

ets in the tunnel console, see page 229, no

other current consumer must be connected

to the other one.

NOTE

The compressor for temporary emergency

puncture repair has been tested and

approved by Volvo.

Location of the emergency puncture

repair kit

Set up the warning triangle if a tyre is being

sealed in a trafficked location. The emergency

puncture repair kit is located under the floor in

the cargo area, see page 318.

WARNING

You should not drive faster than 80 km/h

after the emergency tyre repair kit has been

used. Volvo recommends that you visit an

authorised Volvo workshop for inspection of

the sealed tyre (maximum driving distance

is 200 km). The staff there can determine

whether or not the tyre can be repaired or if

it needs to be replaced.

Overview

Label, maximum permitted speed

Switch

Cable

Bottle holder (orange cap)

Protective cap

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Pressure reducing valve

Air hose

Sealing fluid bottle

Pressure gauge

Sealing punctured tyres

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For information on the function of the parts, see

preceding illustration.

1. Open the lid of the emergency puncture

repair kit.

2. Detach the label for maximum permitted

speed and affix it to the steering wheel.

WARNING

The sealing fluid can irritate the skin. In the

case of contact with skin, wash away the

fluid with soap and water.

Check that the switch is in position 0 and

locate the cable and the air hose.

NOTE

Do not break the bottle's seal before use.

The seal is broken automatically when the

bottle is screwed in.

4. Unscrew the orange cap and unscrew the

bottle's stopper.

5. Screw the bottle into its holder.

WARNING

Do not unscrew the bottle, it is equipped

with a reverse catch to prevent leakage.

6. Unscrew the wheel's dust cap and screw

in the air hose valve connection to the bot-

tom of the thread on the tyre's air valve.

7. Plug the cable into the 12 V socket and

start the car.

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NOTE

If the compressor is connected to one of the

two 12 V sockets, in the tunnel console, no

other current consumer must be connected

to the other one.

WARNING

Do not leave children in the car without

supervision when the engine is running.

Flick the switch to position I.

WARNING

Never stand next to the tyre when the com-

pressor is running. If cracks or unevenness

arise then the compressor must be

switched off immediately. The journey

should not be continued. Contacting an

authorised tyre centre is recommended.

NOTE

When the compressor starts, the pressure

can increase up to 6 bar but the pressure

drops after approximately 30 seconds.

9. Inflate the tyre for 7 minutes.

IMPORTANT

Risk of overheating. The compressor must

not run for more than 10 minutes.

10. Switch off the compressor to check the

pressure on the pressure gauge. Minimum

pressure is 1.8 bar and maximum 3.5 bar.

(Release air with the pressure reducing

valve if the tyre pressure is too high.)

WARNING

If the pressure is below 1.8 bar then the hole

in the tyre is too big. The journey should not

be continued. Contacting an authorised tyre

centre is recommended.

11. Switch off the compressor and unplug the

cable from the 12 V socket.

12. Detach the hose from the tyre valve and fit

the valve cap.

13. As soon as possible, drive approximately

3 km at a maximum speed of 80 km/h so

that the sealing fluid can seal the tyre.

Rechecking the repair and pressure

1. Reconnect the equipment.

2. Read the tyre pressure on the pressure

gauge.

•

If it is below 1.3 bar then the tyre is

insufficiently sealed. The journey should

not be continued. Contact a tyre centre.

•

If the tyre pressure is higher than 1.3

bar, the tyre must be inflated to the pres-

sure specified in accordance with the

tyre pressure table, see page 388 (1

bar=100 kPa). Release air using the

pressure reducing valve if the tyre pres-

sure is too high.

WARNING

Do not unscrew the bottle, it is equipped

with a reverse catch to prevent leakage.

3. Make sure the compressor is switched off.

Detach the air hose and cable. Refit the

dust cap.

NOTE

The sealing fluid bottle and the hose must

be replaced after use. Volvo recommends

that this replacement is performed by an

authorised Volvo workshop.

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WARNING

Check the tyre pressure regularly.

Volvo recommends that you drive to the near-

est authorised Volvo workshop for the replace-

ment/repair of the damaged tyre. Advise the

workshop that the tyre contains sealing fluid.

WARNING

You should not drive faster than 80 km/h

after the emergency tyre repair kit has been

used. Volvo recommends that you visit an

authorised Volvo workshop for inspection of

the sealed tyre (maximum driving distance

is 200 km). The staff there can determine

whether or not the tyre can be repaired or if

it needs to be replaced.

Inflating the tyres

The car's original tyres can be inflated by the

compressor.

1. The compressor must be switched off.

Make sure that the switch is in position 0

and locate the cable and air hose.

2. Unscrew the wheel's dust cap and screw

in the air hose valve connection to the bot-

tom of the thread on the tyre's air valve.

WARNING

Inhaling car exhaust fumes can result in

danger to life. Never leave the engine run-

ning in sealed areas or areas that lack suf-

ficient ventilation.

WARNING

Do not leave children in the car without

supervision when the engine is running.

3. Connect the cable to one of the car's 12 V

sockets and start the car.

4. Start the compressor by flicking the switch

to position I.

IMPORTANT

Risk of overheating. The compressor must

not run for more than 10 minutes.

5. Inflate the tyre to the pressure specified in

accordance with the tyre pressure table,

see page 388. (Release air using the pres-

sure reducing valve if the tyre pressure is

too high.)

6. Switch off the compressor. Detach the air

hose and cable.

7. Refit the dust cap.

Replacing the sealing fluid canister

Replace the bottle when the expiration date

has passed. Treat the old bottle as environ-

mentally hazardous waste.

WARNING

The bottle contains 1.2-Ethanol and natural

rubber-latex.

Harmful if ingested. Could result in allergic

reaction in the event of skin contact.

Avoid contact with the skin and eyes.

Store out of the reach of children.

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