2008-2017 Volvo XC60 SUV Wheels and tires User Manual
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However, for optimum road holding on icy or  
snow-covered roads, we recommend suitable  
winter tires on all four wheels.  
Tires – general information  
Related information  
Tire inflation – pressure table (p. 301)  
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Your vehicle is equipped with tires according  
to the vehicle's tire information placard on the  
B-pillar (the structural member at the side of  
the vehicle, at the rear of the driver's door  
opening).  
Tire specifications (p. 299)  
When replacing tires, be sure that the new  
tires are the same size designation, type  
(radial) and preferably from the same manu-  
facturer, on all four wheels. Otherwise there is  
a risk of altering the car's roadholding and  
handling characteristics.  
Changing a wheel – direction of rotation  
(p. 292)  
Tires – tread wear indicator (p. 291)  
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Introduction  
CAUTION  
Tire rotation  
Some Volvo models are equipped with an  
Ultra High Performance tire and wheel  
combination designed to provide maxi-  
mum dry pavement performance with con-  
sideration for hydroplaning resistance.  
They may be more susceptible to road  
hazard damage and, depending on driving  
conditions, may achieve a tread life of less  
than 20,000 miles (30,000 km). Even if this  
vehicle is equipped with Volvo’s advanced  
AWD or stability system, these tires are not  
designed for winter driving, and should be  
replaced with winter tires when weather  
conditions dictate.  
Your vehicle has no required tire rotation. Tire  
wear is affected by a number of factors such  
as tire inflation, ambient temperature, driving  
style, etc.  
NOTE  
If the tires are rotated, they should  
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only be moved from front to rear or  
vice versa. They should never be rota-  
ted left to right/right to left.  
Ideally, tire rotation should be done the  
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first time after approximately 3,000  
miles (5,000 km) and thereafter at  
6,000-mile (10,000-km) intervals.  
Some customers find that tire rotation  
may help to get extra mileage from tire  
life.  
The tires have good road holding characteris-  
tics and offer good handling on dry and wet  
surfaces. It should be noted however that the  
tires have been developed to give these fea-  
tures on snow/ice-free surfaces.  
Tire rotation should only be performed  
if front/rear tire wear is fairly even and  
tread height is above 1/16" (1.6 mm).  
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Most models are equipped with "all-season"  
tires, which provide a somewhat higher  
degree of road holding on slippery surfaces  
than tires without the "all-season" rating.  
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process. The temporary spare1 should also  
be replaced at 6-year intervals, even if it has  
never been used.  
Tires – storage and age  
WARNING  
When storing complete wheels (tires mounted  
on rims), they should be suspended off the  
floor or placed on their sides on the floor.  
The wheel and tire sizes for your Volvo  
are specified to meet stringent stability  
and handling requirements. Unap-  
proved wheel/tire size combinations  
can negatively affect your vehicle's  
stability and handling.  
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A tire's age can be determined by the DOT  
stamp on the sidewall (see the illustration).  
New Tires  
A tire with e.g., visible cracks or discoloration  
should be replaced immediately.  
Any damage caused by installation of  
unapproved wheel/tire size combina-  
tions will not be covered by your new  
vehicle warranty. Volvo assumes no  
responsibility for death, injury, or  
expenses that may result from such  
installations.  
Storing wheels and tires  
When storing completes wheels (tires moun-  
ted on rims), they should be suspended off  
the floor or placed on their sides on the floor.  
Tires not mounted on rims should be stored  
on their sides or standing upright, but should  
not be suspended.  
Related information  
Tire inflation – pressure table (p. 301)  
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CAUTION  
Tire specifications (p. 299)  
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Remember that tires are perishable goods. As  
of 2000, the manufacturing week and year  
(Department of Transportation (DOT) stamp)  
will be indicated with 4 digits (e.g., 1513  
means that the tire illustrated was manufac-  
tured during week 15 of 2013).  
Tires should preferably be stored in a cool,  
dry, dark place, and should never be  
stored in close proximity to solvents, gaso-  
line, oils, etc.  
Tire specifications (p. 299)  
Changing a wheel – direction of rotation  
(p. 292)  
Tires – tread wear indicator (p. 291)  
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Tire age  
Tires degrade over time, even when they are  
not being used. It is recommended that tires  
generally be replaced after 6 years of normal  
service. Heat caused by hot climates, fre-  
quent high loading conditions or Ultra Violet  
(U.V.) exposure can accelerate the aging  
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Option or accessory on some models  
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Changing a wheel – direction of rotation  
(p. 292)  
Tires – tread wear indicator  
The tires have wear indicator strips running  
across or parallel to the tread.  
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Tires – tire economy  
A smooth driving style and correct inflation  
pressure can help prolong the tires' service  
life.  
Tires – storage and age (p. 290)  
Maintain correct tire pressure. The tire  
inflation table, see Tire inflation – pressure  
table (p. 301).  
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Avoid fast starts, hard braking and tire  
screeching.  
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Tire wear increases with speed.  
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Correct front wheel alignment is very  
important.  
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Unbalanced wheels impair tire economy  
and driving comfort.  
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Tires must maintain the same direction of  
rotation throughout their lifetime.  
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The letters TWI are printed on the side of the  
tire. When approximately 1/16" (1.6 mm) is  
left on the tread, these strips become visible  
and indicate that the tire should be replaced.  
Tires with less than 1/16" (1.6 mm) tread offer  
very poor traction.  
When replacing tires, the tires with the  
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most tread should be mounted on the  
rear wheels to reduce the chance of over-  
steer during hard braking.  
Hitting curbs or potholes can damage the  
tires and/or wheels permanently.  
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When replacing worn tires, it is recommended  
that the tire be identical in type (radial) and  
size as the one being replaced. Using a tire of  
the same make (manufacturer) will prevent  
alteration of the driving characteristics of the  
vehicle.  
Related information  
Tire inflation – pressure table (p. 301)  
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Tire specifications (p. 299)  
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Changing a wheel – direction of  
rotation  
Related information  
Tire inflation – pressure table (p. 301)  
Changing a wheel – removing wheel  
Wheel changes should always be carried out  
correctly.  
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Incorrectly mounted tires impair the car's  
braking properties and ability to force aside  
rain, snow and slush.  
Tire specifications (p. 299)  
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Tires – storage and age (p. 290)  
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Tires – tread wear indicator (p. 291)  
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Summer and winter tires  
The arrows shows the direction of rotation of the  
tire  
The tires with the most tread should  
always be on the rear axle (to help reduce  
the risk of skidding).  
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When switching between summer and  
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winter tires, mark the tires to indicate  
where they were mounted on the car,  
e.g., LF = left front, RR = right rear  
Tires with tread designed to roll in only  
one direction are marked with an arrow  
on the sidewall.  
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Contact a Volvo workshop if you are  
unsure about the tread depth.  
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3.  
Location of jack*, towing eyelet2 and tools*  
Lug wrench and towing eyelet  
Tool for removing the plastic covers on the wheel  
nuts  
5. Screw the towing eyelet into the lug  
wrench as shown in the illustration.  
Changing a wheel  
1. Apply the parking brake and put the gear  
selector in P.  
Remove the wheel cover (where applica-  
ble) using the removal tool or remove the  
wheel cover by hand.  
CAUTION  
2. Take out the jack*, lug wrench*, the tool  
for removing the plastic covers on the  
wheel nuts, the towing eyelet and the  
wheel cover removal tool (certain models  
only) stowed under the floor of the cargo  
area.  
The towing eyelet must be screwed into  
the lug wrench as far as possible.  
4. Block the wheels that are on the ground  
with wooden blocks or large stones.  
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The towing eyelet may be partially concealed under the rear edge of the cargo area. See the illustration Towing eyelet (p. 285) for its location.  
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.  
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7. There are two jack attachment points on  
each side of the vehicle. Position the jack  
under the attachment point to be used on  
a level, firm, non-slippery surface and  
crank it up until it is correctly aligned and  
seated in the attachment point. Before  
raising the vehicle, check that the jack is  
still correctly positioned in the attach-  
ment.  
WARNING  
The jack must correctly engage the  
jack attachment.  
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Be sure the jack is on a firm, level,  
non-slippery surface.  
Never allow any part of your body to  
be extended under a vehicle suppor-  
ted by a jack.  
Use the jack intended for the vehicle  
when changing a tire. For any other  
job, use stands to support the vehicle.  
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Apply the parking brake and put the  
gear selector in the Park (P) position.  
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6. With the vehicle still on the ground,  
remove the plastic covers on the wheel  
nuts with the tool provided and use the  
lug wrench/towing eyelet to loosen the  
wheel nuts ½ – 1 turn by exerting down-  
ward (counterclockwise) pressure.  
Block the wheels standing on the  
ground, use rigid wooden blocks or  
large stones.  
The jack should be kept well-greased  
and clean, and should not be dam-  
aged.  
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No objects should be placed between  
the base of jack and the ground, or  
between the jack and the attachment  
bar on the vehicle.  
WARNING  
There are two attachment points near the  
rear of the vehicle. Only the rear-most  
attachment point is intended for the jack  
(see the illustration).  
8. Raise the vehicle until the wheel to be  
changed is lifted off the ground.  
Jack attachment points  
9. Unscrew the wheel nuts completely and  
remove the wheel.  
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Changing a wheel – spare wheel  
Spare wheel  
NOTE  
The spare wheel is only intended for tempo-  
rary use. Replace it with a normal wheel as  
soon as possible. The car's handling may be  
altered by the use of the spare wheel. The  
correct tire pressure for the spare wheel is  
stated in the tire pressure table, see Tire infla-  
tion – pressure table (p. 301) and in the tire  
inflation placard on the driver's side door  
jamb at the rear of the driver's door opening.  
Wheel changes should always be carried out  
correctly.  
The jack provided with your vehicle is  
intended to be used only in temporary sit-  
uations such as changing wheels in the  
event of a flat tire. Only the jack that came  
with your particular model should be used  
to lift the vehicle. If the vehicle needs to be  
lifted more frequently or for a prolonged  
period, using a garage jack or hoist is rec-  
ommended. Always follow this device’s  
instructions for use.  
Spare tire  
The spare tire in your vehicle3 is called a  
"Temporary Spare".  
Recommended tire pressure (see the placard  
on the B-pillar or on the fuel filler door) should  
be maintained irrespective of which position  
on the vehicle the temporary spare tire is  
used on.  
WARNING  
Related information  
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Current legislation prohibits the use of the  
“Temporary Spare” tire other than as a  
temporary replacement for a punctured  
tire. It must be replaced as soon as possi-  
ble by a standard tire. Road holding and  
handling may be affected with the “Tem-  
porary Spare” in use.  
In the event of damage to this tire, a new one  
can be purchased from your Volvo retailer.  
Changing a wheel – installing a wheel  
(p. 296)  
WARNING  
Current legislation prohibits the use of the  
"Temporary Spare" tire other than as a  
temporary replacement for a punctured  
tire. It must be replaced as soon as possi-  
ble by a standard tire. Road holding and  
handling may be affected with the "Tem-  
porary Spare" in use. Do not exceed  
50 mph (80 km/h).  
CAUTION  
The vehicle must never be driven with  
more than one temporary spare wheel.  
The spare wheel is located in the spare wheel  
well with the rim side down. There are two  
foam blocks, one under the spare wheel and  
one over/inside. The upper one contains all  
tools.  
CAUTION  
The vehicle must not be driven with wheels  
of different dimensions or with a spare tire  
other than the one that came with the vehi-  
cle. The use of different size wheels can  
seriously damage your car's transmission.  
The same bolt runs through to secure the  
spare wheel and the foam blocks.  
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Related information  
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Changing a wheel – accessing the  
spare wheel  
Changing a wheel – installing a wheel  
It is important to re-install wheels properly.  
Changing a wheel – installing a wheel  
(p. 296)  
The following procedure explains how to  
access the spare wheel (where applicable).  
Re-installing the wheel  
1. Clean the contact surfaces on the wheel  
and hub.  
Changing a wheel – removing wheel  
(p. 292)  
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1. Open the floor hatch.  
2. Undo the retaining bolt.  
3. Lift out the foam block.  
4. Lift out the spare wheel.  
2. Lift the wheel and place it on the hub.  
The other two blocks can remain in the spare  
wheel well.  
After use  
The foam block and spare wheel must be  
replaced in the reverse order. Note the arrow  
on the upper foam block. It should point for-  
ward.  
Tighten the wheel nuts  
3. Install the wheel nuts and tighten hand-  
tight. Using the lug wrench, tighten cross-  
wise until all nuts are snug.  
4. Lower the vehicle to the ground and alter-  
nately tighten the bolts crosswise to  
103 ft. lbs. (140 Nm).  
5. Press the plastic covers onto the wheel  
nuts and Install the wheel cover (where  
applicable). The opening in the wheel  
cover for the tire's inflation valve must be  
positioned over the valve.  
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Related information  
Changing a wheel – spare wheel (p. 295)  
Tire inflation – general information  
Check tire inflation pressure regularly.  
NOTE  
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The placards shown indicate inflation  
pressure for the tires installed on the  
vehicle at the factory only.  
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Changing a wheel – removing wheel  
(p. 292)  
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Inflation placard  
A certain amount of air seepage from  
the tires occurs naturally and tire pres-  
sure fluctuates with seasonal changes  
in temperature. Always check tire  
pressure regularly.  
Use a tire gauge to check the tire inflation  
pressure, including the spare, at least  
once a month and before long trips. You  
are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire  
pressure gauge, as automatic service sta-  
tion gauges may be inaccurate.  
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Tire inflation placard  
Use the recommended cold inflation  
pressure for optimum tire performance  
and wear.  
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Tire inflation  
See the tire inflation table in Tire inflation –  
pressure table (p. 301). A tire inflation pres-  
sure placard is also 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 placard indicates the des-  
ignation of the factory-mounted tires on your  
vehicle, as well as load limits and inflation  
pressure.  
Under-inflation or over-inflation may  
cause uneven treadwear patterns.  
WARNING  
Under-inflation is the most common  
cause of tire failure and may result in  
severe tire cracking, tread separation,  
or "blow-out," with unexpected loss of  
vehicle control and increased risk of  
injury.  
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Under-inflated tires reduce the load  
carrying capacity of your vehicle.  
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When weather temperature changes occur,  
tire inflation pressures also change. A 10-  
degree temperature drop causes a corres-  
ponding drop of 1 psi (7 kPa) in inflation pres-  
sure. Check your tire pressures frequently  
and adjust them to the proper pressure,  
which can be found on the vehicle's tire infor-  
mation placard or certification label.  
3. Replace the valve cap.  
Tire inflation – checking pressure  
Inflation pressure should be checked when  
the tires are cold.  
CAUTION  
After inflating the tires, always reinstall  
the valve cap to help avoid damage to  
the valve from dirt, gravel, etc.  
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Cold tires  
The tires are considered to be cold when  
they have the same temperature as the  
surrounding (ambient) air.  
Use plastic valve caps only. Metal caps  
could corrode and become difficult to  
remove.  
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This temperature is normally reached after the  
vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours.  
Related information  
Tire specifications (p. 299)  
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After driving a distance of approximately  
1 mile (1.6 km), the tires are considered to be  
hot. If you have to drive farther than this dis-  
tance to pump your tire(s), check and record  
the tire pressure first and add the appropriate  
air pressure when you get to the pump.  
Tires – storage and age (p. 290)  
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4. Visually inspect the tires to make sure  
there are no nails or other objects  
embedded that could puncture the tire  
and cause an air leak.  
Tires – tread wear indicator (p. 291)  
Tire inflation – pressure table (p. 301)  
5. Check the sidewalls to make sure there  
are no gouges, cuts, bulges or other  
irregularities.  
If checking tire pressure when the tire is hot,  
never "bleed" or reduce air pressure. The  
tires are hot from driving and it is normal for  
pressures to increase above recommended  
cold pressures. A hot tire at or below recom-  
mended cold inflation pressure could be sig-  
nificantly under-inflated.  
6. Repeat this procedure for each tire,  
including the spare.  
NOTE  
If you overfill the tire, release air by  
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pushing on the metal stem in the cen-  
ter of the valve. Then recheck the  
pressure with your tire gauge.  
To check inflation pressure:  
1. Remove the cap from the valve on one  
tire, then firmly press the tire gauge onto  
the valve.  
Some spare tires require higher infla-  
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tion pressure than the other tires. Con-  
sult the tire inflation pressure table,  
see Tire inflation – pressure table  
(p. 301) or see the inflation pressure  
placard.  
2. Add air to reach the recommended air  
pressure.  
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Related information  
Tire specifications (p. 299)  
Tire specifications  
The following information can be found on a  
tire's sidewall.  
Information on the sidewall  
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Tire inflation – pressure table (p. 301)  
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Tires – storage and age (p. 290)  
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Tire ratings  
Tires – tread wear indicator (p. 291)  
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Speed ratings  
The speed ratings in the table translate as fol-  
low:  
Speed ratings  
M
Q
T
81 mph (130 km/h)  
100 mph (160 km/h)  
118 mph (190 km/h)  
130 mph (210 km/h)  
149 mph (240 km/h)  
168 mph (270 km/h)  
186 mph (300 km/h)  
Federal law mandates that tire manufacturers  
place standardized information on the side-  
wall of all tires (see the illustration).  
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The following information is listed on the tire  
sidewall:  
The tire designation:  
W
Y
NOTE  
Please be aware that the following tire  
designation is an example only and that  
this particular tire may not be available on  
your vehicle.  
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1. 215: the width of the tire (in millimeters)  
from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. The  
larger the number, the wider the tire.  
7. M+S or M/S = Mud and Snow, AT = All  
Terrain, AS = All Season  
11. Treadwear, Traction, and Temperature  
grades: see Tire specifications – Uniform  
Tire Quality Grading (p. 304) for more  
information.  
8. U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number  
(TIN): This begins with the letters "DOT"  
and indicates that the tire meets all fed-  
eral standards. The next two numbers or  
letters are the plant code where it was  
manufactured, the next two are the tire  
size code and the last four numbers rep-  
resent the week and year the tire was  
built. For example, 1510 means that the  
tire was manufactured during week 15 of  
2010. The numbers in between are mar-  
keting codes used at the manufacturer's  
discretion. This information helps a tire  
manufacturer identify a tire for safety  
recall purposes.  
2. 65: The ratio of the tire's height to its  
width in percent.  
12. Maximum permissible inflation  
pressure: the greatest amount of air  
pressure that should ever be put in the  
tire. This limit is set by the tire manufac-  
turer.  
3. R: Radial tire (the designation RF and the  
symbol indicate that the vehicle is  
equipped with optional self-supporting  
run flat tires4.  
4. 15: The diameter of the wheel rim (in  
inches).  
5. 95: The tire's load index. In this example,  
a load index of 95 equals a maximum  
load of 1521 lbs (690 kg).  
6. H: The tire's speed rating, or the maxi-  
mum speed at which the tire is designed  
to be driven for extended periods of time,  
carrying a permissible load for the vehi-  
cle, and with correct inflation pressure.  
For example, H indicates a speed rating  
of 130 mph (210 km/h).  
9. Tire Ply Composition and Material  
Used: Indicates the number of plies indi-  
cates or the number of layers of rubber-  
coated fabric in the tire tread and side-  
wall. Tire manufacturers also must indi-  
cate the ply materials in the tire and the  
sidewall, which include steel, nylon, poly-  
ester, and others.  
NOTE  
The tire's load index and speed rating may  
not appear on the sidewall because they  
are not required by law.  
10. Maximum Load: Indicates the maximum  
load in pounds and kilograms that can be  
carried by the tire. Refer to the vehicle's  
tire information placard located on the B-  
Pillar for the correct tire pressure for your  
vehicle.  
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the tire inflation placard (see Tire inflation –  
general information (p. 297) for its location) for  
information specific to the tires installed on  
your vehicle at the factory.  
Tire inflation – pressure table  
The following tire pressures are recom-  
mended by Volvo for your vehicle. Refer to  
Some of the tire sizes listed here may not  
be available for all models in all markets.  
Tire size  
Cold tire pressure for up to five persons  
Front  
Rear  
psi (kPa)  
psi (kPa)  
235/60 R18  
235/55 R19  
255/45 R20  
35 (240)  
61 (420)  
35 (240)  
Temporary spare tire  
T125/80R17  
61 (420)  
NOTE  
Please consult a Volvo retailer’s Parts  
department for the most up-to-date speci-  
fications.  
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Loading specifications  
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)  
The vehicle's curb weight + cargo + passen-  
gers.  
Loading specifications – load limit  
The load limit of your vehicle is the combined  
weight of the occupants and cargo.  
Properly loading your vehicle will provide  
maximum return of vehicle design perform-  
ance.  
Steps for Determining Correct Load  
Limit  
1. Locate the statement "the combined  
weight of occupants and cargo should  
never exceed XXX pounds" on your vehi-  
cle's placard.  
NOTE  
Before loading your vehicle, familiarize your-  
self with the following terms for determining  
your vehicle's weight ratings, with or without  
a trailer, from the vehicle's Federal/Canadian  
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/  
CMVSS) label, and the vehicle's tire informa-  
tion placard:  
The location of the various labels in  
your vehicle, see Label information  
(p. 368).  
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A table listing important weight limits  
for your vehicle, see Weights (p. 374).  
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2. Determine the combined weight of the  
driver and passengers that will be riding  
in your vehicle.  
Curb weight  
3. Subtract the combined weight of the  
driver and passengers from XXX kilo-  
grams or XXX pounds.  
The weight of the vehicle including a full tank  
of fuel and all standard equipment. It does  
not include passengers, cargo, or optional  
equipment.  
4. The resulting figure equals the available  
amount of cargo and luggage load  
capacity. For example, if the "XXX"  
amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be  
five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle,  
the amount of available cargo and lug-  
gage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 –  
750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)  
Capacity weight  
All weight added to the curb weight, including  
cargo and optional equipment. When towing,  
trailer hitch tongue load is also part of cargo  
weight.  
Permissible axle weight  
5. Determine the combined weight of lug-  
gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi-  
cle. That weight may not safely exceed  
the available cargo and luggage load  
capacity calculated in Step 4.  
The maximum allowable weight that can be  
carried by a single axle (front or rear). These  
numbers are shown on the Federal/Canadian  
Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/  
CMVSS) label. The total load on each axle  
must never exceed its maximum permissible  
weight.  
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kPa: Kilopascal, a metric unit of air pres-  
sure.  
6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load  
from your trailer will be transferred to your  
vehicle.  
Tire specifications – terminology  
The following is a glossary of tire-related  
terms.  
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PSI: Pounds per square inch, a standard  
unit of air pressure.  
The tire suppliers may have additional mark-  
ings, notes or warnings such as standard  
load, radial tubeless, etc.  
WARNING  
B-pillar: The structural member at the  
side of the vehicle behind the front door.  
Exceeding the permissible axle weight,  
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gross vehicle weight, or any other  
weight rating limits can cause tire  
overheating resulting in permanent  
deformation or catastrophic failure.  
Bead area of the tire: Area of the tire  
next to the rim.  
Tire information placard: A placard  
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showing the OE (Original Equipment) tire  
sizes, recommended inflation pressure,  
and the maximum weight the vehicle can  
carry.  
Sidewall of the tire: Area between the  
bead area and the tread.  
Do not use replacement tires with  
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Tread area of the tire: Area of the perim-  
eter of the tire that contacts the road  
when mounted on the vehicle.  
lower load carrying capacities than the  
tires that were original equipment on  
the vehicle because this will lower the  
vehicle's GVW rating. Use only tires  
with the correct load carrying capacity.  
Consult your Volvo retailer for informa-  
tion.  
Tire Identification Number (TIN): A  
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number on the sidewall of each tire pro-  
viding information about the tire brand  
and manufacturing plant, tire size and  
date of manufacturer.  
Rim: The metal support (wheel) for a tire  
or a tire and tube assembly upon which  
the tire beads are seated.  
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Maximum load rating: a figure indicating  
the maximum load in pounds and kilo-  
grams that can be carried by the tire. This  
rating is established by the tire manufac-  
turer.  
Inflation pressure: A measure of the  
amount of air in a tire.  
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Standard load: A class of P-metric or  
Metric tires designed to carry a maximum  
load at 35 psi [37 psi (2.5 bar) for Metric  
tires]. Increasing the inflation pressure  
beyond this pressure will not increase the  
tires load carrying capability.  
Maximum permissible inflation  
pressure: the greatest amount of air  
pressure that should ever be put in the  
tire. This limit is set by the tire manufac-  
turer.  
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Extra load: A class of P-metric or Metric  
tires designed to carry a heavier maxi-  
mum load at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) for  
Metric tires]. Increasing the inflation pres-  
sure beyond this pressure will not  
increase the tire's load carrying capabil-  
ity.  
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Recommended tire inflation pressure:  
inflation pressure, established by Volvo,  
which is based on the type of tires that  
are mounted on a vehicle at the factory.  
This information can be found on the tire  
inflation placard(s) located on the driver's  
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side B-pillar and in the tire inflation table  
in this chapter.  
ance. 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.  
Tire specifications – Uniform Tire  
Quality Grading  
Cold tires: The tires are considered to be  
cold when they have the same tempera-  
ture as the surrounding (ambient) air. This  
temperature is normally reached after the  
vehicle has been parked for at least  
3 hours.  
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ALL PASSENGER VEHICLE TIRES MUST  
CONFORM TO FEDERAL SAFETY  
REQUIREMENTS IN ADDITION TO THESE  
GRADES.  
WARNING  
The traction grade assigned to this tire is  
based on braking (straight-ahead) traction  
tests and is not a measure of cornering  
(turning) traction.  
Quality grades can be found, where appli-  
cable, on the tire sidewall between the  
tread shoulder and maximum section  
width. For example:  
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A  
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 dissi-  
pate heat when tested under controlled con-  
ditions on a specified indoor laboratory test  
wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause  
the material of the tire to degenerate and  
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature  
can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C  
corresponds to a minimum level of perform-  
ance that all passenger vehicle tires must  
meet under the Federal Motor Safety Stand-  
ard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher  
levels of performance on the laboratory test  
wheel than the minimum required by law.  
TREADWEAR  
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating  
based on the wear rate of the tire when tes-  
ted under controlled conditions on a specified  
government test course. For example, a tire  
graded 150 would wear one and one half  
(1 ½) times as well on the government course  
as a tire graded 100. The relative perform-  
ance of tires depends upon the actual condi-  
tions of their use, however, and many depart  
significantly from the norm due to variation in  
driving habits, maintenance practices and dif-  
ferences in road characteristics and climate.  
TRACTION  
The traction grades, from highest to lowest,  
are AA, A, B, and C, as measured under con-  
trolled conditions on specified government  
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire  
marked C may have poor traction perform-  
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Snow chains  
Snow chains can be used on your Volvo with  
the following restrictions:  
WARNING  
CAUTION  
The temperature grade for this tire is  
established for a tire that is properly infla-  
ted and not overloaded. Excessive speed,  
under-inflation, or excessive loading, either  
separately or in combination, can cause  
heat buildup and tire failure.  
Check local regulations regarding the  
use of snow chains before installing.  
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Snow chains should be installed on front  
wheels only. Use only Volvo approved  
snow chains.  
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Use single-sided snow chains only.  
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Always follow the chain manufactur-  
er's installation instructions carefully.  
Install chains as tightly as possible and  
retighten periodically.  
If accessory, aftermarket or "custom"  
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tires and wheels are installed and are of a  
size different 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.  
Never exceed the chain manufactur-  
er'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.  
•
•
Some strap-on type chains will interfere  
with brake components and therefore  
CANNOT be used.  
•
The handling of the vehicle can be  
adversely affected when driving with  
chains. Avoid fast or sharp turns as  
well as locked wheel braking.  
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 devi-  
ces.  
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Consult your Volvo retailer for additional  
snow chain information.  
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Snow tires/studded tires5  
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has  
been equipped with a tire pressure monitor-  
ing system that illuminates a low tire pressure  
Tire pressure monitoring -  
introduction  
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.  
Volvo provides two different systems to moni-  
tor tire pressure: Tire Pressure Monitoring  
System (TPMS) or Tire Monitor.  
telltale (  
) when one or more of your tires  
is significantly 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.  
Determining which tire monitoring  
system is in your vehicle  
To see which system is installed in your vehi-  
cle, press the MY CAR button on the center  
Tires for winter use:  
It is important to install winter tires on all  
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four wheels to help retain traction during  
cornering, braking, and accelerating. Fail-  
ure to do so could reduce traction to an  
unsafe level or adversely affect handling.  
Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire  
causes the tire to overheat and can lead to  
tire failure. 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 substitute for proper tire  
maintenance, and it is the driver's responsi-  
bility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if  
under-inflation has not reached the level to  
trigger illumination of the system's low tire  
pressure telltale.  
console. Go to Settings Car settings.  
If your vehicle has a menu called Tire  
monitoring, see Tire Monitor - introduc-  
tion (p. 311).  
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•
Do not mix tires of different design as this  
could also negatively affect overall tire  
road grip.  
•
If your vehicle has a menu called Tire  
pressure, see Tire Pressure Monitoring  
System (TPMS) – general information  
(p. 307).  
Winter tires wear more quickly on dry  
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roads in warm weather. They should be  
removed when the winter driving season  
has ended.  
Introduction  
Studded tires should be run-in 300 –  
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Each tire, including the spare (if provided),  
should be checked monthly when cold and  
inflated to the inflation pressure recom-  
mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the  
vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.  
(If your vehicle has tires of a different size  
than the size indicated on the vehicle placard  
or tire inflation pressure label, you should  
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for  
those tires.)  
600 miles (500 – 1000 km) during which  
the vehicle should be driven as smoothly  
as possible to give the studs the opportu-  
nity to seat properly in the tires. The tires  
should have the same rotational direction  
throughout their entire lifetime.  
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  
telltale will flash for approximately one minute  
and then remain continuously illuminated.  
This sequence will continue upon subsequent  
vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction  
NOTE  
Please consult state or provincial regula-  
tions restricting the use of studded winter  
tires before installing such tires.  
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Where permitted  
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exists. When the malfunction indicator is illu-  
minated, the system may not be able to  
detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.  
Tire Pressure Monitoring System  
(TPMS) – general information  
NOTE  
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the  
tire pressure warning light will flash for  
approximately 1 minute and then remain  
illuminated. Tire press. syst Service  
required will be displayed.  
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.  
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.  
Related information  
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)  
– recalibrating (p. 309)  
Always check the system's malfunction tell-  
tale 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.  
NOTE  
USA – FCC ID: KR5S180052050  
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)  
– messages (p. 310)  
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This device complies with part 15 of the  
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the fol-  
lowing conditions: (1) This device may not  
cause harmful interference, and (2) this  
device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)  
– activating/deactivating (p. 309)  
•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)  
– changing wheels (p. 308)  
•
NOTE  
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 pressure  
table (see Tire inflation – pressure table  
(p. 301)), the tire inflation pressure placard  
located on the driver's side B-pillar (the  
structural member at the side of the vehi-  
cle, at the rear of the driver's door open-  
ing) or consult your Volvo retailer.  
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.  
WARNING  
Incorrect inflation pressure could lead to  
tire failure, resulting in a loss of control of  
the vehicle.  
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System  
(TPMS) – changing wheels  
Related information  
•
CAUTION  
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)  
– general information (p. 307)  
When inflating tires with TPMS sensors,  
press the pump's mouthpiece straight  
onto the valve to help avoid bending or  
otherwise damaging the valve.  
Please keep the following in mind when  
changing or replacing the factory installed  
TPMS wheels/tires on the vehicle:  
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)  
– recalibrating (p. 309)  
•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)  
– messages (p. 310)  
•
Not all aftermarket wheels are equipped  
with TPMS sensors in the valves.  
•
CAUTION  
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)  
– activating/deactivating (p. 309)  
•
After inflating the tires, always reinstall  
the valve cap to help avoid damage to  
the valve from dirt, gravel, etc.  
•
If the vehicle is equipped with a tempo-  
rary spare tire, this tire does not have a  
TPMS sensor.  
•
Use plastic valve caps only. Metal  
caps could corrode and become diffi-  
cult to remove.  
•
If wheels without TPMS sensors are  
•
mounted on the vehicle, a text message  
will displayed in the instrument panel  
each time the vehicle is driven above  
20 mph (30 km/h) for 10 minutes or more.  
NOTE  
Once TPMS sensors are properly instal-  
•
If you change to tires with a different  
•
led, the warning message should not  
reappear. If the message is still displayed,  
drive the vehicle for several minutes at a  
speed of 20 mph (30 km/h) or faster to  
erase the message.  
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 technician.  
Volvo recommends that TPMS sensors  
•
If a tire is changed, or if the TPMS sen-  
•
be fitted on all wheels used on the vehi-  
cle, including winter tires. Volvo does not  
recommend moving sensors back and  
forth between sets of wheels.  
sor is moved to another wheel, the  
sensor's seal, nut, and valve core  
should be replaced.  
When installing TPMS sensors, the  
•
vehicle 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.  
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5. Drive the vehicle at a speed above  
20 mph (30 km/h) continuously for at  
least 10 minutes.  
Tire Pressure Monitoring System  
(TPMS) – recalibrating  
Tire Pressure Monitoring System  
(TPMS) – activating/deactivating  
In certain cases, it may be necessary to recali-  
brate TPMS to conform to Volvo's recom-  
mended tire inflation pressures (see the infla-  
tion pressure table in Tire inflation – pressure  
table (p. 301)), for example, if higher inflation  
pressure is necessary when transporting  
heavy loads, etc.  
Activating/deactivating TPMS  
(Canadian models only)  
1. Switch off the engine.  
> Calibration is done automatically once  
initiated by the driver and the system  
does not give any confirmation when  
calibration is finished.  
2. Put the ignition in mode I or II (see Igni-  
tion modes (p. 79) for additional informa-  
tion).  
The new pressures are used until step 1-5  
above are repeated.  
Recalibrating TPMS (Canadian models  
only)*  
This is done in the vehicle's menu system.  
3. Press the MY CAR key in the center con-  
sole control panel and select Settings  
Car settings Tire pressure  
Related information  
•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)  
– general information (p. 307)  
To recalibrate:  
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)  
– messages (p. 310)  
•
4. Select Tire monitoring and press OK/  
MENU to turn the system on or off.  
1. Switch off the engine.  
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)  
– activating/deactivating (p. 309)  
•
2. Inflate the tires to the desired pressure  
and put the ignition in mode I or II (see  
Ignition modes (p. 79) for additional infor-  
mation).  
Related information  
•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)  
– general information (p. 307)  
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)  
– changing wheels (p. 308)  
•
My Car – introduction (p. 76)  
•
3. Press the MY CAR key in the center con-  
sole control panel and select Settings  
Car settings Tire pressure.  
4. Press OK/MENU, select Calibrate tire  
pressure and press OK/MENU again.  
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.  
09 Wheels and tires  
09  
Tire Pressure Monitoring System  
(TPMS) – messages  
NOTE  
CAUTION  
Tire monitoring systems use a tem-  
perature compensated pressure value.  
This pressure value is dependent on  
tire temperature and ambient tempera-  
ture, which can differ from the recom-  
mended 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 necessary to  
inflate them slightly above the recom-  
mended cold pressure value  
After inflating the tires, always reinstall  
the valve cap to help avoid damage to  
the valve from dirt, gravel, etc.  
•
•
•
Erasing warning messages  
When a low tire pressure warning message  
has been displayed and the tire pressure  
Use plastic valve caps only. Metal  
caps could corrode and become diffi-  
cult to remove.  
warning light in the instrument panell (  
has come on:  
)
1. Use a tire pressure gauge to check the  
inflation pressure of all four tires.  
WARNING  
Incorrect inflation pressure could lead  
to tire failure, resulting in a loss of con-  
trol of the vehicle.  
•
•
2. Re-inflate the tire(s) to the correct pres-  
sure (consult the tire pressure placard  
located on the driver's side B-pillar (the  
structural member at the side of the vehi-  
cle, at the rear of the driver's door open-  
ing) or the inflation pressure table, see  
Tire inflation – pressure table (p. 301).  
Tire monitoring systems cannot indi-  
cate sudden tire damage caused by  
external factors (e.g., a blowout) in  
advance.  
(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  
pressure, if possible only inflate the  
tires when they are cold. The tires are  
considered to be cold when they have  
the same temperature as the sur-  
rounding (ambient) air. This tempera-  
ture is normally reached after the vehi-  
cle has been parked for at least  
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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.  
Related information  
•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)  
– general information (p. 307)  
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)  
– recalibrating (p. 309)  
•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)  
– activating/deactivating (p. 309)  
•
3 hours. After driving a distance of  
approximately 1 mile (1.6 km), the tires  
are considered to be hot.  
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)  
– changing wheels (p. 308)  
•
Tire pressure monitoring - introduction  
(p. 306)  
•
Tire inflation – pressure table (p. 301)  
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Tire Monitor - introduction  
Calibrating Tire Monitor  
NOTE  
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.  
In order for Tire Monitor to work correctly, tire  
pressure reference values must be set. This  
must be done each time wheels or tire pres-  
sures are changed.  
If a malfunction occurs in the system, the  
tire pressure warning light will flash for  
approximately 1 minute and then remain  
illuminated. Tire press. syst Service  
required will be displayed.  
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.  
Calibration  
1. Switch off the engine.  
NOTE  
2. Inflate the tires to the desired pressure  
(consult tire pressure placard located on  
the driver's side B-pillar (the structural  
member at the side of the vehicle) and  
put the ignition in mode II, see Ignition  
modes (p. 79).  
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 pressure  
table (see Tire inflation – pressure table  
(p. 301)), the tire inflation pressure placard  
located on the driver's side B-pillar (the  
structural member at the side of the vehi-  
cle, at the rear of the driver's door open-  
ing) or consult your Volvo retailer.  
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  
3. Press the MY CAR button on the center  
console control panel and select Settings  
the instrument panel and will display one of  
the following messages in the text window,  
for example: Tire pressure low Check rear  
right tire6 or Tire press. syst Service  
required.  
Car settings Tire monitoring.  
4. Press OK/MENU, select Calibrate tire  
pressure and press OK/MENU again.  
Related information  
•
Tire pressure monitoring - introduction  
(p. 306)  
5. Drive away.  
If two or more tires have low pressure or if the  
system cannot determine which tire has low  
pressure, a general text (Tire pressure low  
Check tires) will be displayed.  
> The calibration process will be comple-  
ted while driving and will be interrupted  
if the vehicle is parked and the engine  
is switched off. Calibration continues  
automatically when driving resumes.  
The system will not give any confirma-  
tion when calibration is finished  
although it will state if calibration fails.  
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That last part of this message varies, depending on the tire(s) effected.  
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the system is temporarily unavailable. It  
should become operational again shortly.  
The new reference values will be used until  
steps 1-5 stated above are repeated.  
Tire Monitor status information  
The current status of the system and the tires  
is indicated by color-coded graphics.  
Related information  
Tire Monitor – messages (p. 313)  
NOTE  
•
This status can be displayed by pressing the  
MY CAR button on the center console and  
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.  
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 rec-  
ommended 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 sys-  
tem 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  
system 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  
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instrument panel (  
) is illuminated:  
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Tire Monitor – messages  
Related information  
NOTE  
Tire Monitor – messages (p. 313)  
•
•
•
When low tire pressure has been detected, a  
message will be displayed and the tire pres-  
sure warning telltale in the instrument panel  
To help avoid incorrect tire inflation pres-  
sure, only inflate the tires when they are  
cold. The tires are considered to be cold  
when they have the same temperature as  
the surrounding (ambient) air. This tem-  
perature is normally reached after the vehi-  
cle 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.  
Tire inflation – checking pressure (p. 298)  
Tire inflation – pressure table (p. 301)  
will illuminate.  
Erasing warning messages  
To erase a low tire pressure message and  
turn off the telltale:  
1. Use a tire pressure gauge to check the  
inflation pressure of all four tires (see the  
article "Tire inflation – checking pres-  
sure").  
CAUTION  
After inflating the tires, always reinstall  
the valve cap to help avoid damage to  
the valve from dirt, gravel, etc.  
•
2. Re-inflate the tires to the correct pressure  
(consult 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) or the  
inflation pressure table, see Tire inflation –  
pressure table (p. 301).  
Use plastic valve caps only. Metal  
caps could corrode and become diffi-  
cult to remove.  
•
WARNING  
3. Recalibrate Tire Monitor, see Calibrating  
Tire Monitor (p. 311).  
Incorrect inflation pressure could lead  
to tire failure, resulting in a loss of con-  
trol of the vehicle.  
•
Tire monitoring systems cannot indi-  
•
cate sudden tire damage caused by  
external factors (e.g., a blowout) in  
advance.  
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Self-supporting run flat tires (SST)  
Self-supporting run flat tires are available as  
optional equipment on certain models.  
Tire sealing system* – general  
information  
WARNING  
SST tires should only be mounted by  
service technicians who are familiar  
with tires of this type.  
•
•
•
Certain models are equipped with a tire  
sealing system* that enables you to tempo-  
rarily seal a hole in the tread surface and re-  
inflate a flat tire, or to adjust a tire’s inflation  
pressure.  
The vehicle must be equipped with one of the  
tire pressure monitoring systems if tires of  
this type are installed.  
SST tires may only be mounted on  
vehicles equipped with a tire pressure  
monitoring system.  
Tires of this type have specially reinforced  
sidewalls that make it possible to continue  
driving to a limited extent even though the tire  
has lost some or all of its inflation pressure.  
These tires are mounted on special rims (nor-  
mal tires can also be mounted on these rims).  
Do not drive faster than 50 mph  
(80 km/h) if the monitoring system indi-  
cates that a tire has lost inflation pres-  
sure.  
Do not drive farther than 50 miles  
(80 km) before replacing a damaged  
SST tire.  
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If an SST tire loses inflation pressure, the yel-  
low TPMS symbol illuminates in the instru-  
ment panel and a text message is also dis-  
played. If this happens, reduce speed to not  
more than 50 mph (80 km/h). The tire should  
be replaced as soon as possible.  
Drive carefully and avoid e.g., hard  
braking or fast turns.  
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SST tires must be replaced if they are  
damaged. A tire of this type cannot be  
repaired.  
Introduction  
Related information  
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The tire sealing system consists of an air  
compressor, a container for the sealing com-  
pound, 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.  
Tire pressure monitoring - introduction  
(p. 306)  
NOTE  
The tire sealing system's compressor has  
been tested and approved by Volvo.  
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The 12-volt sockets are located in the front  
tunnel console, on the rear side of the center  
console in the rear seat and in the cargo  
area*.  
Tire sealing system–temporarily  
repairing a flat tire  
WARNING  
After using the tire sealing system, the  
vehicle should not be driven farther  
than approximately 120 miles (200  
km).  
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Accessing the tire sealing system  
The tire sealing system is stowed under the  
floor of the cargo area. To access it:  
Have the tire inspected by a trained  
and qualified Volvo service technician  
as soon as possible to determine if it  
can be permanently repaired or must  
be replaced.  
1. Lift the floor hatch in the cargo area.  
2. Lift out the tire sealing system.  
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.  
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•
NOTE  
The tire sealing system is only  
intended to seal holes on the tire’s  
tread area, not the sidewall.  
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After using the tire sealing system,  
drive carefully and avoid abrupt steer-  
ing maneuvers and sudden stops.  
Tires with large holes or tears cannot  
be repaired with the tire sealing sys-  
tem.  
•
After use, stow the tire sealing system  
properly to help prevent rattling.  
•
Temporarily repairing a flat tire is done in two  
stages:  
Stage 1: The hole is sealed by pumping  
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sealing compound into the tire. The car is  
then driven a short distance to distribute  
the sealing compound in the tire.  
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Bottle with sealing compound  
Air pressure gauge  
Tire sealing system* – overview  
NOTE  
Certain models are equipped with a tire  
sealing system* that enables you to tempo-  
rarily seal a hole in the tread surface and re-  
inflate a flat tire, or to adjust a tire’s inflation  
pressure.  
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.  
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WARNING  
Never leave the tire sealing system  
unattended 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.  
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Apply the parking brake.  
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Speed limit sticker (on the rear side of the  
compressor)  
Related information  
Tire sealing system* – overview (p. 316)  
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On/Off switch  
Tire sealing system* – inflating tires  
(p. 320)  
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Electrical wire  
Tire sealing system* – sealing compound  
container (p. 321)  
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Bottle holder (orange cover)  
Protective hose cover  
Air release knob  
Hose  
Tire sealing system* – sealing hole  
(p. 317)  
•
Tire sealing system – checking inflation  
pressure (p. 319)  
•
Tunnel console – 12-volt sockets (p. 140)  
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12-volt socket in the cargo area* (p. 141)  
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Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting  
unless directed to do so by medical  
personnel. Get medical attention.  
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Tire sealing system* – sealing hole  
WARNING  
The tire sealing system can be used to tem-  
porarily seal a hole in the tread surface of a  
tire.  
Please keep the following points in mind  
when using the tire sealing system:  
Disposal: Dispose of this material and  
its container to a hazardous or special  
waste collection point.  
The sealing compound bottle (no. 8 in  
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the illustration) contains 1) rubber  
latex, natural and 2) ethanediol. These  
substances are harmful if swallowed.  
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.  
NOTE  
The contents of this bottle may cause  
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allergic skin reactions or otherwise be  
potentially harmful to the respiratory  
tract, the skin, the central nervous sys-  
tem, and the eyes.  
Do not break the seal on the bottle. This  
occurs automatically when the bottle is  
screwed into the holder.  
2. Ensure that the on/off switch is in posi-  
tion 0 (the 0 side of the switch should be  
pressed down).  
Precautions:  
Related information  
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WARNING  
Tire sealing system* – general information  
(p. 314)  
Keep out of reach of children.  
•
Contact with the sealing compound may  
cause skin irritation. If contact occurs,  
wash the affected area immediately with  
soap and water.  
Do not ingest the contents.  
•
Tire sealing system* – inflating tires  
(p. 320)  
•
Avoid prolonged or repeated contact  
with the skin.  
•
Tire sealing system – checking inflation  
pressure (p. 319)  
•
Wash thoroughly after handling.  
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First aid:  
3. Unscrew the orange cover over the bottle  
holder and unscrew the cap on the bottle  
of sealing compound.  
Tire sealing system* – sealing hole  
(p. 317)  
•
Skin: Wash affected areas of skin with  
soap and water. Get medical attention  
if symptoms occur.  
•
Tire sealing system* – sealing compound  
container (p. 321)  
•
NOTE  
Eyes: Flush with plenty of water for  
•
Do not break the seal on the bottle. This  
occurs automatically when the bottle is  
screwed into the holder.  
least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting  
the upper and lower eyelids. Get medi-  
cal attention if symptoms occur.  
Inhalation: Move the exposed person  
to fresh air. If irritation persists, get  
medical attention.  
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4. Screw the bottle into the bottle holder.  
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WARNING  
WARNING  
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.  
The vehicle´s engine should be running  
when the tire sealing system is used to  
avoid battery drain. Therefore, be sure the  
vehicle is parked in a well ventilated place,  
or outdoors, before using the system.  
Never stand next to the tire being infla-  
ted when the compressor is in opera-  
tion.  
•
If cracks, bubbles, etc. form on the tire,  
switch off the compressor immediately.  
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•
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 or  
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance if  
applicable.  
8. Start the tire sealing system’s compres-  
sor by pressing the on/off switch to posi-  
tion I.  
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.  
6. Connect the electrical wire to the nearest  
12-volt socket in the vehicle.  
NOTE  
The air pressure gauge will temporarily  
show an increase in pressure to approxi-  
mately 88 psi (6 bar) while the sealing  
compound is being pumped into the tire.  
The pressure should return to a normal  
level after approximately 30 seconds.  
NOTE  
Be sure that none of the other 12-volt  
sockets is being used while the compres-  
sor is in operation.  
7. Start the vehicle’s engine.  
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.  
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Tire sealing system – checking  
inflation pressure  
CAUTION  
CAUTION  
The compressor should not be used for  
more than 10 minutes at a time to avoid  
overheating.  
If your vehicle is equipped with the Tire  
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), the  
use of the sealing compound may lead to  
incorrect tire pressure readings or in rare  
cases, damage to the tire pressure sensor.  
Use the tire sealing system to check and  
adjust the damaged tire's inflation pres-  
sure.  
The tire sealing system can also be used to  
check the tires' inflation pressure.  
Stage 2: Checking inflation pressure  
1. Connect the tire sealing system as  
described in stage 1, see Tire sealing  
system* – sealing hole (p. 317).  
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.  
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 nec-  
essary, release air from the tire by turning  
the air release knob counterclockwise.  
NOTE  
Safely stow the tire sealing system in a  
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convenient place as it will soon be  
used again to check the tire’s inflation  
pressure.  
10. Switch off the compressor and discon-  
nect the electrical wire from the 12-volt  
socket.  
The empty bottle of sealing compound  
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CAUTION  
11. Unscrew the hose from the tire’s inflation  
valve and reinstall the valve cap.  
cannot be removed from the bottle  
holder. Consult a trained and qualified  
Volvo service technician to have the  
bottle removed and properly disposed  
of.  
The compressor should not be used for  
more than 10 minutes at a time to avoid  
overheating.  
CAUTION  
After inflating the tires, always reinstall  
the valve cap to help avoid damage to  
the valve from dirt, gravel, etc.  
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WARNING  
WARNING  
If you interrupt your trip for more than 1  
hour, check the inflation pressure in the  
damaged tire again before continuing.  
Use plastic valve caps only. Metal caps  
could corrode and become difficult to  
remove.  
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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 pressure. 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.  
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 sealing compound in the tire.  
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Tire sealing system* – inflating tires  
The tire sealing system can be used to inflate  
the tires.  
WARNING  
CAUTION  
The compressor should not be used for  
more than 10 minutes at a time to avoid  
overheating.  
The vehicle’s engine should be running  
when the tire sealing system is used to  
avoid battery drain. Therefore, be sure  
the vehicle is parked in a well ventilated  
place, or outdoors, before using the  
system. The parking brake should be  
securely applied and the gear selector  
should be in the P (park) position.  
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To do so:  
1. Park the car in a safe place.  
9. Turn off the compressor (press the on/off  
switch to position 0) when the correct  
inflation pressure has been reached.  
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).  
10. Unscrew the hose from the tire’s inflation  
valve and reinstall the valve cap.  
Children should never be left unatten-  
ded in the vehicle when the engine is  
running.  
3. Take out the electrical wire and hose.  
CAUTION  
4. Remove the valve cap from the tire’s  
inflation valve and screw the hose con-  
nector onto the valve as tightly as possi-  
ble by hand.  
After inflating the tires, always reinstall  
the valve cap to help avoid damage to  
the valve from dirt, gravel, etc.  
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7. Check the tire’s inflation pressure on the  
gauge. Switch off the compressor briefly  
to get a clear reading from the pressure  
gauge.  
Use plastic valve caps only. Metal caps  
could corrode and become difficult to  
remove.  
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5. Connect the electrical wire to the nearest  
12-volt socket in the vehicle.  
8. Refer to the tire inflation table in this  
chapter for the correct inflation pressure.  
If the tire needs to be inflated, start the  
tire sealing system’s compressor (press  
the on/off switch to position I). If neces-  
sary, release air from the tire by turning  
the air release knob counterclockwise.  
6. Start the vehicle’s engine.  
11. Disconnect the electrical wire from the  
12-volt socket.  
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Tire sealing system* – sealing  
compound container  
The sealing compound container must be  
replaced if the tire sealing system has been  
used to repair a tire or if the container’s expi-  
ration date has passed (see the date on  
decal).  
Replacing the sealing compound  
container  
NOTE  
After use, the sealing compound bot-  
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tle, the hose, and certain other system  
components must be replaced. Please  
consult your Volvo retailer for replace-  
ment parts.  
If the sealing compound bottle’s expi-  
•
ration date has passed, please take it  
to a Volvo retailer or a recycling station  
that can properly dispose of harmful  
substances.  
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