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tion can therefore be affected. This applies to

all tyres that are stored for future use. Exam-

ples of external signs which indicate that the

tyre is unsuitable for use are cracks or disco-

louration.

Tyres

New tyres

The function of the tyres is to carry load, pro-

vide grip on the road surface, dampen vibra-

tion and protect the wheel from wear.

The tyres greatly affect the car's driving cha-

racteristics. The type of tyre, dimensions, tyre

pressure and speed rating are important for

how the car performs.

Tyre economy

Maintain the correct tyre pressure.

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Avoid fast starts, heavy braking and

squealing tyres.

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The car is fitted with tyres according to the

tyre information sticker found on the driver's

side door pillar (between the front door and

the rear door).

Tyre wear increases with speed.

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Correct wheel alignment is very important.

Unbalanced wheels worsen tyre economy

and travelling comfort.

Tyres are perishable. After a few years they

begin to harden at the same time as the fric-

tion capacity/characteristics gradually deterio-

rate. For this reason, aim to get as fresh tyres

as possible when you replace them. This is

especially important with regard to winter

tyres. The last four digits 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 0717. The tyre is then man-

ufactured in week 07, year 2017.

WARNING

A damaged tyre may lead to loss of control

over the car.

The tyres must have the same direction of

rotation during their entire service life.

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When you change tyres, the tyres with the

best tread must be fitted on the rear

wheels to reduce the risk of oversteer dur-

ing heavy braking.

Recommended tyres

On delivery, the car is equipped with Volvo

original tyres that have the VOL¹marking on

the side of the tyres. These tyres are carefully

adapted to the car. In the event of changing

tyres, it is therefore important that the new

tyres also have this marking in order for the

car's driving characteristics, comfort and fuel

consumption to be maintained.

If you drive over kerbstones or deep holes

you can damage the tyres and/or wheel

rims permanently.

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Tyre rotation

Tyre age

The car has no mandatory tyre rotation. Driv-

ing style, tyre pressure, climate and road con-

dition affect how quickly the tyres age and

All tyres older than 6 years old should be

checked by an expert even if they seem

undamaged. Tyres age and decompose, even

if they are hardly ever or never used. The func-

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There may be deviations for certain tyre dimensions.

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wear. Correct tyre pressure results in more

even wear.

Approved wheel and tyre sizes (p. 663)

Recommendations for loading (p. 570)

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IMPORTANT

Tyres should be stored in a cool, dry and

dark place, and should never be stored

close to solvents, petrol, oils, etc.

To avoid differences in tread depth and to pre-

vent wear patterns forming on the tyres, the

front and rear wheels should be switched with

each other. A suitable distance for the first

change is approx. 5000 km (approx.

WARNING

3100 miles) and then at 10000 km (approx.

6200 miles) intervals.

Wheel rim size and tyre size for your

Volvo are specified to meet stringent

requirements for stability and driving

characteristics. Unapproved combina-

tions of wheel rim size and tyre size

may have a negative effect on the car's

stability and driving characteristics.

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Volvo recommends the an authorised Volvo

workshop is contacted for checking if you are

uncertain about tread depth. If significant dif-

ferences in wear (> 1 mm difference in tread

depth) between tyres have already occurred,

then the least worn tyres must always be fit-

ted on the rear. Understeer is normally easier

to correct than oversteer, and leads to the car

continuing forwards in a straight line rather

than having the rear end skidding to one side,

resulting in possible 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.

Any damage caused by the fitting of

unapproved combinations of wheel rim

size and tyre size is not covered by the

new car warranty. Volvo accepts no lia-

bility for death, personal injury or any

costs caused by such installations.

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Related information

Checking tyre pressure (p. 542)

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Storing wheels and tyres

Tyres' rotation direction (p. 541)

When you store complete wheels (tyres fitted

on wheel rims) they should be hung up or

positioned lying on their sides on the floor.

Tread wear indicators on the tyres

(p. 542)

Tyre pressure monitoring system*

(p. 545)

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Tyres not fitted on rims must be stored lying

on their sides or standing upright, but not

hung up.

Emergency puncture repair kit (p. 557)

Dimension designation for tyre (p. 540)

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Dimension designation for tyre

Designations for tyre dimension, load index

and speed rating.

The car has an approval for the complete vehi-

cle with certain combinations of wheel rims

and tyres.

Speed rating

W

Y

270 km/h (168 mph)

300 km/h (186 mph)

Each tyre can withstand a certain maximum

speed. Tyre speed rating, SS (Speed Symbol),

must at least correspond with the car's top

speed. The table below shows the maximum

permitted speed for each speed rating (SS).

The only exception to these regulations is win-

ter tyres², where a lower speed rating may be

used. If such a tyre is selected, the car must

not be driven more quickly than the tyre is

rated for. For example, cars with Q rating tyres

must be driven at speeds not exceeding

160 km/h (100 mph). The road conditions and

applicable road traffic rules determine how

quickly the car can be driven, not the speed

rating of the tyres.

WARNING

The lowest permitted tyre load index (LI)

and speed rating (SS) for the tyres for each

respective engine variant are shown in the

specifications, which can be found in the

printed owner's manual. If a tyre with too

low a load index or speed rating is used, it

may overheat and be damaged.

Designation of dimensions

All tyres have a dimension designation, for

example: 235/55 R18 100V.

235 Tyre width (mm)

55 Ratio between tyre wall height and

tyre width (%)

Related information

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Tyres (p. 538)

R

Radial ply

Dimension designation for wheel rim

(p. 541)

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18 Rim diameter in inches

NOTE

Approved wheel and tyre sizes (p. 663)

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100 Codes for the maximum permitted

tyre load, tyre load index (LI)

The maximum permitted speed is specified

in the table.

Minimum permitted tyre load index and

speed rating for tyres (p. 665)

V

Speed rating for maximum permitted

speed, speed rating (SS). (In this

case 240 km/h (149 mph).)

Q

160 km/h (100 mph) (used only on

winter tyres)

T

H

V

190 km/h (118 mph)

210 km/h (130 mph)

240 km/h (149 mph)

Load index

Each tyre has a certain capacity to carry a

load, a load index (LI). The car's weight deter-

mines the load capacity required of the tyres.

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Both those with metal studs and those without.

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Dimension designation for wheel

rim

Wheel and rim dimensions are designated in

accordance with the examples in the table

below.

Tyres' rotation direction

NOTE

Tyres with a tread pattern which are designed

to only turn in one direction have the direc-

tion of rotation marked with an arrow.

Make sure that both pairs of wheels have

the same type and dimension, and also the

same make.

The car has an approval for the complete vehi-

cle with certain combinations of wheel rims

and tyres.

Related information

Tyres (p. 538)

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All wheel rims have a dimension designation,

for example: 7.5Jx18x50.5.

7.5

J

Rim width in inches

Rim flange profile

18

Rim diameter in inches

The arrow shows the tyre's direction of rotation.

50.5 Off-set in mm (distance from wheel

centre to wheel contact surface

against the hub)

The tyre must always rotate in the same

direction throughout its lifespan.

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Tyres should only be switched between

front and rear positions, never between

left and right-hand sides, or vice versa.

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Related information

Tyres (p. 538)

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Dimension designation for tyre (p. 540)

Approved wheel and tyre sizes (p. 663)

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.

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Tyres with the greatest tread depth should

always be fitted to the rear of the car (to

decrease the risk of skidding).

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Tread wear indicators on the tyres

Checking tyre pressure

Cold tyres

The tyre pressure must be checked when the

tyres are cold. Tyres are considered cold when

they have the same temperature as the sur-

rounding air. This temperature is normally

reached when the car has been parked for at

least three hours.

Tread wear indicators show the status of the

tyre's tread depth.

Correct tyre pressure helps to improve driv-

ing stability, save fuel and extend the service

life of the tyres.

Tyre pressure decreases over time, this is a

natural phenomenon. Tyre pressure also varies

depending on ambient temperature. Driving

on tyres with tyre pressure that is too low

could result in the tyres overheating and being

damaged. Tyre pressure affects travelling

comfort, road noise and driving characteris-

tics.

After having driven approximately 1.6 km

(1 mile) these tyres are considered as warm. If

you have to drive further than this to inflate the

tyres, first check and record the tyre pressure

and inflate to a suitable tyre pressure when

you arrive at the pump.

Check the tyre pressures monthly. Use the

recommended tyre pressure for cold tyres in

order to maintain good tyre performance. Tyre

pressure that is too low or too high may cause

uneven wear on the tyres.

When the outside temperature changes, the

tyre pressure also changes. A decrease in tem-

perature of 10 degrees causes the tyre pres-

sure to decrease 1 psi (7 kPa). Check the tyre

pressure regularly and adjust to the correct

pressure, which is specified on the car's tyre

information decal or certification label.

A tread wear indicator 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 (1/16

inch), 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.

WARNING

Tyre pressure that is too low is the

most common cause of tyre failure and

may result in serious cracks in the tyre,

the tread loosening or the tyre explod-

ing, with unexpected loss of control of

the car and increased risk of personal

injury.

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If you check the tyre pressure when the tyres

are warm then you must never release any air.

The tyres are warm due to driving and it is nor-

mal for the pressure to increase above the rec-

ommended pressure for cold tyres. A warm

tyre with tyre pressure equal to or below the

recommendation for cold tyres may have a

pressure that is far too low.

Related information

Tyres with pressure that is too low

reduce the load capacity of the car.

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Tyres (p. 538)

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3. Refit the dust cap.

Related information

Adjusting tyre pressure

Adjusting tyre pressure (p. 543)

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Tyre pressure decreases over time, this is a

natural phenomenon. The tyre pressure must

therefore sometimes be adjusted in order to

maintain the recommended tyre pressure.

Use the recommended tyre pressure for cold

tyres in order to maintain good tyre perform-

ance and even tread wear.

NOTE

Recommended tyre pressure (p. 544)

After a tyre has been inflated, always

refit the dust cap in order to avoid dam-

age to the valve from gravel, dirt, etc.

Tyre pressure monitoring system*

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(p. 545)

Tyres (p. 538)

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Only use plastic dust caps. Metal dust

caps can rust and become difficult to

unscrew.

NOTE

To avoid incorrect tyre pressure, the pres-

sure 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 kilometres of driving,

the tyres warm up and the pressure increa-

ses.

4. Check the tyres visually for any implanted

nails or other objects that could puncture

the tyre and cause leakage.

5. Check the sidewalls for any cavities, cuts,

bumps or other irregularities.

6. Repeat this for all tyres, including the

spare tyre*.

1. Remove the cap from the valve on one

tyre and then press the tyre pressure

gauge firmly down onto the valve.

NOTE

If you have over-inflated, release air by

pressing in the metal pin in the centre of

the valve. Then check the pressure again

using the tyre pressure gauge.

2. Inflate the tyres to the correct pressure,

see the decal on the door pillar on the driv-

er's side showing the recommended pres-

sure for factory fitted tyres.

Some spare tyres require a higher tyre

pressure than other tyres. Check in the tyre

pressure table or on the tyre pressure label.

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Improved fuel economy with ECO pressure

For a light load (max. 3 people) and a speed of

up to 160 km/h (100 mph), the ECO pres-

sures can be chosen for good fuel economy.

However, the lower comfort pressures are rec-

ommended instead if improved noise and trav-

elling comfort are desired.

Related information

Recommended tyre pressure

Recommended tyre pressure (p. 544)

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The tyre pressure label on the driver's side

door pillar (between frame and rear door)

shows which pressures the tyres should have

at different loads and speed conditions.

Checking tyre pressure (p. 542)

Inflating tyres with the compressor from

the puncture repair kit (p. 561)

Approved tyre pressures (p. 667)

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Related information

Checking tyre pressure (p. 542)

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Approved tyre pressures (p. 667)

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Tyre pressure label location

The decal displays the designation for the fac-

tory-fitted tyres on the car, as well as load lim-

its and tyre pressure.

NOTE

It is not intended that the decals illustrated

in the owner's manual should be exact rep-

licas of those in the car. They are included

to show their approximate appearance and

locations in the car. The information that

applies to your particular car can be found

on the decal on the car.

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Each tyre, including the spare tyre*, should be

checked once a month. When checking, the

tyre should be cold and have the air pressure

recommended by the car manufacturer speci-

fied on the tyre pressure label or in the tyre

pressure table. If the car has tyres of a differ-

ent size than that recommended by the manu-

facturer, find out what the correct air pressure

level is for these.

system fault indicator is combined with the

indicator symbol for low tyre pressure. When

the system detects a fault, the symbol in the

driver display will flash for about one minute

and then remain illuminated. This procedure

will be repeated when the car is started until

the fault has been rectified. When the symbol

is illuminated, the system's ability to detect or

warn of low tyre pressure may be affected.

Tyre pressure monitoring system*

The tyre pressure monitoring system³gives a

warning with an indicator symbol in the driver

display when the pressure in one or more of

the car's tyres is too low.

This symbol illuminates to

indicate low tyre pressure.

Check the tyre pressure in

the Car Status app in the

centre display.

As an extra safety feature, the car is equipped

with a tyre pressure monitoring system

(TPMS), which shows when the air pressure in

one or more tyres is too low. When the indica-

tor symbol for low air pressure is lit, stop and

check the tyres as soon as possible and inflate

to the correct air pressure.

A TPMS system fault can occur for several

reasons, such as after changing to a spare

tyre, or changing tyres or wheels that prevent

TPMS from functioning correctly.

If there is a fault in the sys-

tem the tyre pressure warning symbol flashes

for approximately one minute and then

remains illuminated.

Always check the indicator symbol for TPMS

after changing one or more tyres in order to

ensure the new tyre or wheel is working cor-

rectly with TPMS.

System description

The tyre pressure monitoring system meas-

ures differences in rotation speed between the

different wheels via the ABS system in order

to be able to determine whether they have the

correct tyre pressure. 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.

Driving with tyres that have tyre pressure that

is too low may cause the tyre to overheat,

which can cause a tyre failure. Low tyre pres-

sure also reduces fuel efficiency as well as tyre

service life, and can affect car handling and

stopping ability. Note that TPMS does not

replace regular tyre maintenance. It is the driv-

er's responsibility to maintain correct tyre

pressure, even if the limit for low tyre pressure

has not been reached so that the indicator

symbol illuminates.

To bear in mind

Always save a new tyre pressure in the

system after changing a wheel or adjust-

ing tyre pressure.

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If you change to tyres of a different size to

the ones fitted at the factory, the system

must be reset by storing a new tyre pres-

sure for these tyres to avoid false warn-

ings.

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General information on the tyre monitoring

system

In the information below, the tyre monitoring

system is referred to generically as TPMS.

If a spare wheel* is used, it is possible that

The car is also equipped with a TPMS system

fault indicator, which indicates when the sys-

tem is not functioning correctly. The TPMS

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the tyre pressure monitoring system does

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not work correctly due to the differences

between the wheels.

Saving a new reference value for

NOTE

tyre pressure monitoring*

The car must be stationary for the Store

Pressure button to be selectable.

In order for the system for tyre pressure

monitoring⁴to work correctly, a reference

value for the tyre pressure must be saved.

This must take place every time the tyres are

changed or the tyre pressure is changed so

that the system can warn about low pressure

correctly.

For example, when driving with a heavy load

or at high speed above 160 km/h (100 mph),

the tyre pressure should be adjusted in

accordance with Volvo's recommended tyre

pressure values. The system is then reset by

saving a new tyre pressure.

The system does not replace the need for

regular tyre inspection and maintenance.

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It is not possible to switch off the tyre

pressure monitoring system.

6.

Press Store Pressure.

7.

Tap on OK to confirm that the tyre pres-

sure in all four tyres has been checked and

adjusted.

WARNING

Incorrect tyre pressure may lead to tyre

failure, which could result in the driver

losing control of the car.

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8. Drive the car until the new tyre pressure

has been saved. The new tyre pressure is

stored when the car is driven at a speed

above 35 km/h (22 mph).

The system cannot indicate sudden

tyre damage in advance.

> When sufficient data has been collec-

ted for the system to be able to detect

low tyre pressure, the animation show-

ing storage progress disappears from

the centre display. The system does not

provide additional confirmation that a

new tyre pressure has been saved.

Perform the following procedure to store a

new tyre pressure as a reference value in the

system:

Related information

Recommended tyre pressure (p. 544)

•

See tyre pressure status in the centre dis-

play* (p. 547)

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1. Switch off the car.

Action in the event of warning for low tyre

pressure (p. 548)

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2. Inflate the tyres to the correct pressure,

see the decal on the door pillar on the driv-

er's side showing the recommended pres-

sure for factory fitted tyres.

If storing fails, a message is shown: Storing

pressure unsuccessful. Try again.

Saving a new reference value for tyre pres-

sure monitoring* (p. 546)

3. Start the car.

Messages for tyre pressure monitoring*

(p. 549)

4.

5.

Open the Car Status app in the app view.

Press TPMS.

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Indirect Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (ITPMS)

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See tyre pressure status in the

Related information

WARNING

Saving a new reference value for tyre pres-

centre display*

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The exhaust gases contain carbon monox-

ide, which is invisible and odourless, but

highly toxic. The procedure to save a new

tyre pressure must therefore always be

performed outdoors or in a workshop with

exhaust extraction.

sure monitoring* (p. 546)

With the system for tyre pressure monitor-

ing⁵, tyre pressure status can be viewed in

the centre display.

Action in the event of warning for low tyre

pressure (p. 548)

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Tyre pressure monitoring system* (p. 545)

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Checking status

Car status (p. 584)

Several minutes driving above 35 km/h

(22 mph) are required for the system to

become active.

Messages for tyre pressure monitoring*

Related information

(p. 549)

Recommended tyre pressure (p. 544)

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1.

Open the Car Status app in the app view.

Adjusting tyre pressure (p. 543)

2.

Tap on TPMS to show the status of the

See tyre pressure status in the centre dis-

tyres.

play* (p. 547)

Action in the event of warning for low tyre

pressure (p. 548)

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Tyre pressure monitoring system* (p. 545)

The figure is schematic. Layout may vary depending

on car model or updated software.

5

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Action in the event of warning for

low tyre pressure

Related information

NOTE

Recommended tyre pressure (p. 544)

•

To avoid incorrect tyre pressure, the pres-

sure 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 kilometres of driving,

the tyres warm up and the pressure increa-

ses.

When the system for tyre pressure⁶warns

that tyre pressure is too low, action is

required.

Adjusting tyre pressure (p. 543)

•

Saving a new reference value for tyre pres-

sure monitoring* (p. 546)

Check and rectify the tyre

pressure when the indicator

symbol for the system is illu-

minated and the Tyre

pressure low message is

shown.

See tyre pressure status in the centre dis-

•

play* (p. 547)

Tyre pressure monitoring system* (p. 545)

•

Inflating tyres with the compressor from

the puncture repair kit (p. 561)

NOTE

1. Switch off the car.

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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2. Check the tyre pressure in all four tyres

with a tyre pressure gauge.

3. Inflate the tyres to the correct pressure,

see the decal on the door pillar on the driv-

er's side showing the recommended pres-

sure for factory fitted tyres.

Only use plastic dust caps. Metal dust

caps can rust and become difficult to

unscrew.

4. Always save a new tyre pressure in the

system via the centre display after the tyre

pressure has been adjusted.

WARNING

Incorrect tyre pressure may lead to tyre

failure, which could result in the driver

losing control of the car.

•

Note that the indicator symbol does not

extinguish until the low tyre pressure has

been rectified and storing a new tyre pres-

sure has been started.

The system cannot indicate sudden

tyre damage in advance.

6

Indirect Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (ITPMS)

548

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Messages for tyre pressure

Related information

Changing wheel

Tyre pressure monitoring system* (p. 545)

monitoring*

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Wheel changes must always be performed

correctly. Instructions on how a wheel is

removed and mounted and what is important

to remember are provided below. Check that

the tyre dimension is approved for use on the

car.

A number of messages for the tyre pressure

monitoring system⁷can be shown. Here are

some examples.

Saving a new reference value for tyre pres-

sure monitoring* (p. 546)

•

Action in the event of warning for low tyre

pressure (p. 548)

Driver display:

Tyre pressure

low Check Car

Status app in

center display

The indicator symbol

switches on to indicate

that there is low tyre

pressure in one or more

tyres. See the Car Sta-

tus app in the centre dis-

play for more informa-

tion.

Car status (p. 584)

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WARNING

Volvo Cars support site (p. 21)

If a wheel must be changed in a traf-

ficked environment, passengers must

stand in a safe place.

•

Use a jack designed for the car when

changing tyres. Use supports to secure

the car for all other work.

Driver display:

Tyre pressure

system Tem-

porarily

The indicator symbol

flashes and changes to

constant glow after

approx. 1 minute. The

system is currently

unavailable, activated

shortly.

Never crawl under the car or reach

under with a part of your body when it

is raised on a jack.

unavailable

Passengers must leave the car when it

is raised on the jack.

Driver display:

Tyre pressure

system Serv-

ice required

The indicator symbol

flashes and changes to

constant glow after

approx. 1 minute. The

system is not working

correctly, contact a

workshop^A.

A

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An authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.

Indirect Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (ITPMS)

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4. Screw together the towing eye with the

wheel wrench to the stop position.

2. Put on the wheel. Tighten the wheel bolts

thoroughly.

IMPORTANT

When the jack* is not in use it must be

stored in its storage space under the

cargo area floor.

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Do not use lubricant on the threads of the

wheel bolts.

3. Lower the car so that the wheels cannot

rotate.

The jack included with the car is only

designed for occasional, short-term

use, such as when changing a wheel

after a puncture. Only the jack belong-

ing to the specific model is to be used

to jack up 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 recom-

mended. In this instance, follow the

instructions for use that come with the

equipment.

4. Tighten the wheel bolts crosswise. It is

important that the wheel bolts are tight-

ened properly. Tighten to 140 Nm

(103 foot-pound). Check the tightening

torque with a torque wrench.

5. Remove the plastic caps from the wheel

bolts with the intended tool.

6. With the car still on the ground, use the

wheel bolt wrench/towing eye to undo the

wheel bolts ½-1 turn by pressing down-

wards (anticlockwise). Always start with

the lockable wheel bolts*.

Removing a wheel

Read through all instructions before begin-

ning. Take out the tools needed before jacking

up the car.

7. Follow the instructions for how to safely

raise the car with the jack.

8. Raise the car high enough to allow the

wheel to be removed to move freely.

Remove the wheel bolts and lift off the

wheel.

1. Activate the hazard warning flashers and

set out a warning triangle if a wheel shall

be changed in a trafficked location.

5. Refit the plastic caps over the wheel bolts.

2. Make sure that the parking brake is acti-

6. Check the tyre pressure and save the new

tyre pressure in the system for tyre pres-

sure monitoring*.

Mounting a wheel

1. Clean the surfaces between wheel and

hub.

vated and engage gear position P.

3. Chock in front of and behind the wheels

that remain on the ground. Use, for exam-

ple, heavy wooden blocks or large stones.

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Emergency puncture repair kit (p. 557)

Tool kit

•

WARNING

Tools that can be useful during towing, wheel

changes or similar are found in the car's

cargo area.

Fitting and removing the towing eye

(p. 467)

The wheel bolts may need to be re-tight-

ened several days after the wheel change.

Temperature differences and vibration may

mean that they are not attached equally as

tightly.

NOTE

After a tyre has been inflated, always

refit the dust cap in order to avoid

damage to the valve from gravel, dirt,

etc.

•

Only use plastic dust caps. Metal dust

caps can rust and become difficult to

unscrew.

All tools are located in the foam block under the

cargo area floor.

Related information

Jack*

Warning triangle (p. 579)

Raise the car (p. 587)

Tool kit (p. 551)

•

Tool for removing the plastic caps from

the wheel bolts

Funnel for filling fluids

Saving a new reference value for tyre pres-

sure monitoring* (p. 546)

Wheel wrench* and towing eye

If the car is fitted with a spare wheel*, there is

a jack and a wheel bolt wrench.

Related information

Folding up the cargo area floor (p. 573)

Changing wheel (p. 549)

Jack* (p. 552)

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Jack*

Wheel bolts

Wheel bolts are used to attach the wheels to

the hubs.

Only use rims that are tested and approved by

Volvo and which are Volvo genuine accesso-

ries.

IMPORTANT

The jack can be used to raise the car, for

example, to change to a wheel.

When the jack* is not in use it must be

stored in its storage space under the

cargo area floor.

•

The jack included with the car is only

designed for occasional, short-term

use, such as when changing a wheel

after a puncture. Only the jack belong-

ing to the specific model is to be used

to jack up 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 recom-

mended. In this instance, follow the

instructions for use that come with the

equipment.

Check the tightening torque of the wheel bolts

with a torque wrench.

Do not use lubricant on the threads of the

wheel bolts.

WARNING

The wheel bolts may need to be re-tight-

ened several days after the wheel change.

Temperature differences and vibration may

mean that they are not attached equally as

tightly.

The jack needs to be cranked together to the

correct position in order to have space.

IMPORTANT

Related information

The wheel bolts must be tightened to

140 Nm. (103 foot-pound). Overtightening

or loose tightening may damage the nuts

and the bolts.

Folding up the cargo area floor (p. 573)

•

Tool kit (p. 551)

Raise the car (p. 587)

Lockable wheel bolt kit*

To loosen or tighten the lockable wheel bolts

– turn the wrench in the lock bolt until it fully

engages in the code grooves. Always start

with the lockable wheel bolts if the wheel shall

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be removed. When fitting the wheel, finish

with the lock screw.

Spare wheel*

WARNING

The spare wheel, the Temporary Spare type,

can be used to temporarily replace a punc-

tured normal wheel.

The spare wheel is only designed for tempo-

rary use. Replace it with a normal wheel as

soon as possible.

Never drive faster than 80 km/h

(50 mph) with a spare wheel fitted on

the car.

•

IMPORTANT

Remember not to use bending force when

you loosen/tighten the wheel bolts. This

could damage the code groove in the lock

bolt and the wheel wrench and so make it

impossible to fit/remove the wheel.

The car must never be driven fitted

with more than one "Temporary Spare"

wheel.

The car's driving characteristics can be

changed when the spare wheel is used and

the ground clearance is reduced. Do not wash

the car in an automatic car wash if the

Temporary Spare is being used.

The car may have different driving cha-

racteristics while driving with the spare

wheel. The spare wheel must be

replaced with a normal wheel as soon

as possible.

When the wheel wrench is not in use it must

be stored in its place in the foam block under

the cargo area floor. It is important to remem-

ber this if the car is due to visit a workshop in

order to have the tool available. If you lose the

wrench, contact your Volvo dealer.

Recommended tyre pressure must be main-

tained regardless of the position of the tempo-

rary spare wheel on the car.

The spare wheel is smaller than the

normal wheel, which affects the car's

ground clearance. Look out for high

kerbs and do not machine-wash the

car.

•

If the spare wheel is damaged, a new one can

be purchased from a Volvo dealer.

Related information

Changing wheel (p. 549)

•

Follow the manufacturer's recom-

mended tyre pressure for the spare

wheel.

Tool kit (p. 551)

•

On all-wheel drive cars, the drive on

the rear axle can be disengaged.

•

If the spare wheel is fitted to the front

axle then it is not possible to use snow

chains at the same time.

The spare wheel must not be repaired.

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Handling the spare wheel*

Follow these instructions for handling the

spare wheel.

Taking out the spare wheel

IMPORTANT

The car must not be driven with tyres of

different sizes or with a spare wheel other

than the one supplied with the car. Using

different-sized wheels can cause serious

damage to the car's transmission.

Taking out the spare wheel

Related information

Changing wheel (p. 549)

•

Recommended tyre pressure (p. 544)

•

The illustration is generic and appearance may differ.

Applicable to cars without 48V support bat-

tery.

The spare wheel is located under the load floor

and is attached by a strap. The foam block

contains all the tools for changing a wheel.

The illustration is generic and appearance may differ.

Applicable to cars with 48 V support battery.

The spare wheel is located under the cargo

area floor in the spare wheel well with the out-

side down. The spare wheel is secured with

the same bolt that attaches in the body. The

foam block contains all the tools for changing

a wheel.

1. Fold up the cargo area floor.

2. Undo the straps and lift out the spare

wheel.

1. Fold up the cargo area floor.

2. Undo the retaining screw.

3. Lift out the spare wheel.

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Tool kit (p. 551)

Storing the punctured tyre

1. Screw back the mounting screw that held

the spare wheel in place.

•

Winter tyres

Winter tyres are adapted for winter road con-

ditions.

Changing wheel (p. 549)

Volvo recommends winter tyres with particu-

lar dimensions. Tyre dimensions are depend-

ent on engine variant. When driving on winter

tyres, the correct type of tyres must be fitted

to all four wheels.

IMPORTANT

Do not attempt to unscrew the lower part

of the mounting screw if it is secured in the

body. There is a risk it may break.

Tips for changing to winter tyres

When summer and winter wheels are

changed, mark which side of the car they were

mounted on, for example L for left and R for

right.

If the lower attachment of the mounting

screw does loosen from the body under-

neath the spare wheel, refit it in the hole

and turn clockwise to reattach it.

Contact a Volvo dealer for advice on which rim

and tyre type suit your car best.

WARNING

For cars with 48V battery, the screw is

attached in the battery box instead of the

body. If the lower part of the mounting

screw remains fitted when the spare wheel

has been removed, it should be removed to

avoid risk of crushing when the damaged

tyre is put back in place.

Studded tyres

Studded winter tyres should be run in gently

for 500-1000 km (300-600 miles), so the

studs settle properly into the tyres. This gives

the tyre, and especially the studs, a longer

service life.

2. Put the tools back in their right place in

the foam block.

NOTE

Laws regarding the use of studded tyres

may vary. Always follow local laws and

regulations.

3. Then fold down the cargo area floor and

place the punctured tyre in the cargo area.

Related information

Spare wheel* (p. 553)

•

Tread depth

Road conditions with ice, slush and low tem-

peratures place considerably higher demands

Folding up the cargo area floor (p. 573)

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|| on tyres than summer conditions. Volvo there-

fore recommends not to drive on winter tyres

that have a tread depth of less than 4 mm

(0.15 inches).

Snow chains

IMPORTANT

Use of snow chains and/or winter tyres can

help to improve the traction in winter condi-

tions.

Snow chains can be used on the car with

the following restrictions:

Always follow the mounting instruc-

Volvo recommends that snow chains are not

used on wheel dimensions greater than

18 inches.

•

Related information

tions from the manufacturer carefully.

Fit the chains as tensioned as possible

and tension them at regular intervals.

Changing wheel (p. 549)

•

Winter driving (p. 440)

Tread wear indicators on the tyres (p. 542)

Approved wheel and tyre sizes (p. 663)

Volvo Cars support site (p. 21)

WARNING

Snow chains must only be used on the

front wheels (also applies to all-wheel

drive cars).

•

Use Volvo genuine snow chains or equiva-

lent chains designed for the car model, and

tyre and rim dimensions. Only single-sided

snow chains are permitted.

In some cases, snow chains must NOT

be used, such as if accessory, after-

market or "special" tyres and wheels

are fitted that have a different size to

the original tyres and wheels. Suffi-

cient distance must be maintained

between the chains and brakes, sus-

pension and body components.

•

In the event of uncertainty about the show

chain, Volvo recommends that an author-

ised Volvo workshop should be contacted.

The wrong snow chains may cause serious

damage to the car and lead to an accident.

Check local regulations with regard to

using snow chains before fitting them.

•

Never exceed the chain manufacturer's

specified maximum speed. You must

never exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) under

any circumstances.

Avoid bumps, holes or sharp turns

when driving with snow chains.

•

Avoid driving on bare ground as this

wears out both the snow chains and

tyres.

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Driving with snow chains may have a

negative effect on the car's driving

characteristics. Avoid fast or sharp

turns, as well as braking with locked

wheels.

•

Emergency puncture repair kit

The emergency puncture repair kit⁸, is used

to seal a puncture as well as to check and

adjust the air pressure in the tyre.

Cars equipped with spare tyre* do not have

the puncture repair kit.

The puncture repair kit consists of a compres-

sor and a bottle with sealing fluid. The sealing

works as a temporary repair.

Some types of chain that are firmly

tensioned affect brake components

and must therefore NOT be used.

You can obtain more information on snow

chains from a Volvo dealer.

NOTE

Related information

The sealing fluid is effective at sealing tyres

with tread punctures but has limited ability

to seal tyres with sidewall punctures. Do

not use the emergency puncture repair kit

on tyres displaying larger slits, cracks or

similar damage.

Sealing fluid expiry date

Winter driving (p. 440)

•

The bottle of sealing fluid must be replaced if

the bottle's expiry date has passed (see the

decal on the bottle). Treat the old bottle as

environmentally hazardous waste.

Related information

Using a puncture repair kit (p. 558)

•

NOTE

Inflating tyres with the compressor from

the puncture repair kit (p. 561)

•

The compressor is intended for temporary

emergency puncture repair and is

approved by Volvo.

Tyres (p. 538)

•

Location

The puncture repair kit is located in the foam

block under the cargo area floor.

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Sealing fluid bottle

Bottle opening

Connection for bottle

Air hose

Using a puncture repair kit

WARNING

The emergency puncture repair kit (TMK⁹)

can be used to seal a puncture. Read through

all instructions before use.

Please keep the following points in mind

when using the tyre sealing system:

The sealing fluid bottle contains 1) rub-

ber latex, natural and 2) ethanediol.

These substances are harmful if swal-

lowed.

•

Overview

Connection valve

The contents of this bottle may cause

allergic skin reactions or otherwise be

potentially harmful to the respiratory

tract, the skin, the central nervous sys-

tem, and the eyes.

•

Connecting

Precautions:

Store out of the reach of children.

•

Harmful if ingested.

Avoid prolonged or repeated contact

with the skin. If sealing fluid has come

into contact with your clothes, remove

them.

Label, maximum permitted speed

Switch

Wash thoroughly after handling.

•

Electrical cable

First aid:

Bottle bracket

Skin: Wash affected areas of skin with

•

Pressure reducing valve

Pressure gauge

soap and water. Get medical attention

if symptoms occur.

Eyes: Flush with plenty of water for

least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting

•

Decal, warning for wheel cover

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the upper and lower eyelids. Get medi-

cal attention if symptoms occur.

2. Detach the decal for maximum permitted

speed that is affixed on one side of the

compressor. Affix it visibly on the wind-

screen as a reminder to observe the speed

limit. You should not drive faster than

80 km/h (50 mph) after the emergency

tyre repair kit has been used.

7. Begin puncture repair

Connect the electrical cable to the closest

12 V socket and start the car.

Inhalation: Move the exposed person

to fresh air. If irritation persists, get

medical attention.

•

NOTE

Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting

unless directed to do so by medical

personnel. Get medical attention.

Make sure that none of the other 12 V

sockets is in use when the compressor is

operating.

In addition, remove the warning decal and

attach it firmly to the side of the wheel so

that it doesn't fall off.

Disposal: Dispose of this material and

its container at a hazardous or special

waste collection point.

WARNING

3. Check that the switch is in position 0

(Off), and locate the electrical cable and

the air hose.

Do not leave children in the car without

supervision when the engine is running.

WARNING

4. Fit the sealing fluid bottle in the compres-

sor so that the red arrows on the com-

pressor and bottle meet, and then turn

clockwise until it clicks.

Do not remove the bottle or air hose when

the puncture repair kit is being used.

WARNING

Inhaling car exhaust fumes could result in

danger to life. Never leave the engine run-

ning in sealed areas or areas that lack suffi-

cient ventilation.

1. Preparations

The bottle is equipped with a non-return

valve which means that the fluid does not

come out unless it is fitted in the com-

pressor.

Set up the warning triangle and activate

the hazard warning lights if a tyre is being

sealed in a trafficked location.

If the puncture was caused by a nail or

similar, allow this to remain in the tyre. It

helps to seal the hole.

5. Attach the air hose to the bottle's opening

and turn clockwise until it clicks.

6. Unscrew the tyre's dust cap and screw in

the air hose's valve connection to the bot-

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

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|| 8. Start the compressor by flicking the

switch to position I (On).

10. Switch off the compressor to check the

pressure on the pressure gauge. Minimum

pressure is 1.8 bar (22 psi) and maximum

is 2.5 bar (36 psi). Release air using the

pressure reducing valve if the tyre pres-

sure is too high.

11. Switch off the compressor and detach the

electrical cable.

When the compressor starts, the pressure

can increase up to 6 bar (88 psi), but the

pressure drops after about 30 seconds.

12. Unscrew the air hose from the tyre valve

and refit the dust cap on the tyre.

NOTE

To access the pressure reducing valve, the

sealing fluid bottle must first be removed.

Remove the bottle in the following order:

WARNING

After a tyre has been inflated, always

refit the dust cap in order to avoid dam-

age to the valve from gravel, dirt, etc.

•

Never stand next to the tyre when the

compressor is running. If cracks or uneven-

ness arise then the compressor must be

switched off immediately. The journey

should not be continued. Call roadside

assistance for recovery to a tyre centre.

Volvo recommends an authorised tyre cen-

tre.

1. Remove the air hose from the tyre

valve.

Only use plastic dust caps. Metal dust

caps can rust and become difficult to

unscrew.

2. Remove the air hose from the bottle.

3. Remove the bottle from the compres-

sor.

13. Clean the air hose before putting it away

and be careful that there is no leakage of

sealing fluid.

4. Refit the air hose directly in the com-

pressor.

9. Inflate the tyre for 7 minutes.

5. Refit the air hose to the tyre valve.

14. As soon as possible, drive at least 3 km

(2 miles) at a maximum speed of 80 km/h

(50 mph) so that the sealing fluid can seal

the tyre, and then perform a follow-up

check.

IMPORTANT

6. Release air using the pressure reducing

valve.

The compressor must not be operated for

longer than 10 minutes - risk of overheat-

ing.

WARNING

If the pressure is below 1.8 bar (22 psi)

then the hole in the tyre is too big. The jour-

ney should not be continued. Call roadside

assistance for recovery to a tyre centre.

Volvo recommends an authorised tyre cen-

tre.

WARNING

Sealant will spurt out of the puncture dur-

ing the first few rotations of the tyre. Make

sure that nobody is standing near the car

and gets the sealing fluid splashed onto

them when the car is driven away. The dis-

tance should be at least 2 metres (7 feet).

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15. Follow-up inspection

The sealing fluid bottle and hose must be

replaced after use. Volvo recommends that

these replacements be performed by an

authorised Volvo workshop.

Inflating tyres with the compressor

from the puncture repair kit

The car's original tyres can be inflated using

the compressor in the emergency puncture

repair kit.

1. The compressor must be switched off.

Make sure that the switch is in position 0

(Off), and take out the electrical cable and

the air hose.

Connect the air hose on the tyre valve and

screw in the valve connection to the bot-

tom of the tyre valve's thread. The com-

pressor must be switched off.

WARNING

16. Read the tyre pressure on the pressure

gauge.

Maximum mileage with tyres containing

sealing fluid is 200 km (120 miles).

If it is below 1.3 bar (19 psi) then the

tyre is insufficiently sealed. The journey

should not be continued. Call roadside

assistance for recovery.

•

2. Attach the air hose directly into the com-

pressor's bottle bracket and turn clock-

wise until it clicks.

NOTE

The compressor is an electrical device. Fol-

low local regulations related to waste man-

agement.

If the tyre pressure is higher than

1.3 bar (19 psi), the tyre must be infla-

ted to the pressure specified in accord-

ance with the tyre pressure label on the

driver's side door pillar (1 bar = 100 kPa

= 14.5 psi). Release air using the pres-

sure reducing valve if the tyre pressure

is too high.

Move the warning decal to the side of the

compressor. It does not need to be

attached to the wheel cover unless the

sealing fluid is used.

Related information

Recommended tyre pressure (p. 544)

•

3. Unscrew the tyre's dust cap and screw in

the air hose's valve connection to the bot-

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

Emergency puncture repair kit (p. 557)

Inflating tyres with the compressor from

the puncture repair kit (p. 561)

WARNING

Check the tyre pressure regularly.

Volvo recommends that the car is driven to the

nearest authorised Volvo workshop for the

replacement/repair of the damaged tyre.

Advise the workshop that the tyre contains

sealing fluid.

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|| 4. Connect the electrical cable to the closest

8. Refit the dust cap on the tyre.

12 V socket and start the car.

NOTE

WARNING

After a tyre has been inflated, always

refit the dust cap in order to avoid dam-

age to the valve from gravel, dirt, etc.

•

Inhaling car exhaust fumes could result in

danger to life. Never leave the engine run-

ning in sealed areas or areas that lack suffi-

cient ventilation.

Only use plastic dust caps. Metal dust

caps can rust and become difficult to

unscrew.

WARNING

Do not leave children in the car without

supervision when the engine is running.

NOTE

The compressor is an electrical device. Fol-

low local regulations related to waste man-

agement.

5. Start the compressor by flicking the

switch to position I (On).

IMPORTANT

Related information

Risk of overheating. The compressor must

not run for more than 10 minutes.

Recommended tyre pressure (p. 544)

Using a puncture repair kit (p. 558)

Emergency puncture repair kit (p. 557)

•

6. Inflate the tyre to the pressure specified

on the tyre pressure label on the driver

side door pillar. Release air using the pres-

sure reducing valve if the tyre pressure is

too high.

7. Switch off the compressor. Detach the air

hose and the electrical cable.

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