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General

Cars which do not have a spare tyre are instead

equipped with an emergency puncture repair kit.

This kit can be used to both seal the puncture

and to check and adjust the tyre pressure. The

kit consists of an electric air compressor and an

integrated canister with sealant.

Emergency puncture repair

kit

The emergency puncture repair kit is only

intended to work as a temporary repair so that

the car can be driven a further 200 km (max.) or

to the nearest tyre centre. The sealant has the

ability to effectively seal tyres which have

punctures in the tread.

WARNING!

Emergency puncture sealer can cause irrita-

tion if it comes into direct contact with skin.

In the case of contact with skin, wash away

the fluid with soap and water.

The canister with the sealant should be replaced

before the expiration date has passed or after

the emergency repair kit has been used. See

page 134 for information about replacing the

canister.

NOTE! The emergency puncture repair kit is

only intended for the sealing of tyres with a

puncture in the tread.

The emergency puncture repair kit has limited

abilities to seal tyres which have punctures in

the wall. Do not seal tyres with the emergency

puncture repair kit if they have larger slits,

cracks, irregularities or similar damage.

The emergency puncture repair kit with

compressor and tools is found under the floor

in the luggage compartment.

12 V sockets for connecting the compressor are

located by the centre console in the front, and

by the rear seat and in the cargo compartment

Choose the socket which is nearest to the

punctured tyre.

Taking out the emergency puncture

repair kit

1. Pull up the floor mat from the rear.

2. Lift up the emergency puncture repair kit.

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Inflating tyres

Set up the warning triangle if a tyre must be

inflated in an area where there is other traffic.

· Ensure that the orange-coloured switch (2)

is in position 0 and take out the cable (5) and

air hose (4) from the side compartment (3).

· Screw the air hose’s valve connection to the

bottom of the thread on the tyre’s air valve.

· Connect the cable (5) to one of the car’s

12 V sockets.

· Start the engine. The car must be in a well-

ventilated area.

· Start the compressor by setting the switch

(2) to position I.

· Pump up the tyre to the pressure specified

on the tyre pressure decal.

· Turn off the compressor; the switch (2)

should be in position 0. Disconnect the air

hose and the cable. Refit the valve’s dust cap.

· Return the cable (5) and air hose (4) to the

side compartment (3).

· Put the puncture repair kit back under the

floor in the cargo compartment.

The compressor should not run for more than

10 minutes at a time. Let it cool afterwards as

there is a risk of overheating.

Objects with a volume of up to 50 litres can be

pumped up with the compressor.

WARNING!

Inhaling car exhaust fumes can result in

danger to life. Never leave the engine

running in sealed areas or areas that lack

sufficient ventilation.

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Sealing punctured tyres

Set up the warning triangle if an emergency tyre

repair must be carried out in an area where there

is other traffic.

· Remove the decal (1) regarding the highest

permitted speed from the emergency

puncture repair kit and stick it on the

steering wheel where it can be clearly seen

by the driver.

· Ensure that the orange-coloured switch (2)

is in position 0 and take out the cable (5) and

air hose (4) from the side compartment (3).

· Screw the air hose’s valve connection to the

bottom of the thread on the tyre’s air valve.

· Connect the cable (5) to the car’s 12 V socket.

· Release the safety catch (6) and turn the

orange-coloured part (7) 90° to the vertical

position, until there is an audible click.

· Start the engine. The car must be in a well-

ventilated area.

· Start the compressor by setting the switch (2)

to position I. A temporary increase in pressure

of maximum 4 bar occurs while the sealant is

being pumped in. After about one minute the

pressure drops and the manometer indicates

a more correct tyre pressure.

· Pump the tyre to a pressure of between

1.8 bar and 3.5 bar. If the pressure does not

reach 1.8 bar after 10 minutes of pumping,

the compressor should be turned off so as

to avoid overheating.

· Undo the air hose (4) from the air valve and

refit the dust cap. Disconnect the cable (5)

from the electric socket. Fold the orange-

coloured part (7) back into its original

position and secure the catch (6). Store the

emergency repair kit in a safe place in the

car.

· Immediately drive about 3 km at no more

than 80 km/h, so that the sealant is able to

seal the tyre well.

WARNING!

Inhaling car exhaust fumes can result in

danger to life. Never leave the engine

running in sealed areas or areas that lack

sufficient ventilation.

WARNING!

Never stand next to the tyre when the com-

pressor is running. Be particularly observant

of the tyre walls. If cracks, irregularities or

other damage appears, turn off the

compressor immediately. Under these cir-

cumstances do not continue your journey.

Contact an authorised tyre centre.

WARNING!

Do not drive faster than 80 km/h after the

emergency tyre repair kit has been used.

The temporarily sealed tyre must be chan-

ged as soon as possible (maximum driving

distance 200 km).

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· Check the tyre pressure again:

NOTE! Do not open the orange-coloured

part (7) when only the compressor will be

used for inflating.

1) Connect the air hose (4) to the air valve

on the tyre.

2) Connect the cable (5) to the 12 V socket.

3) Read the pressure on the compressor.

If the tyre pressure is below 1.3 bar, the tyre

has not been sealed sufficiently. Do not

continue your journey under these

circumstances. Contact a tyre centre.

· If the tyre pressure is higher than 1.3 bar,

the tyre should be pumped up to the

pressure indicated on the tyre pressure

decal. See page 121 for its location. Release

pressure with the reduction valve (8) if the

tyre pressure is too high.

· Turn off the compressor; the switch (2)

should be in position 0. Disconnect the air

hose and the cable. Refit the valve’s dust

cap.

· Return the cable (5) and air hose (4) to the

side compartment (3).

· Put the puncture repair kit back under the

floor in the cargo compartment.

The compressor should not run for more than

10 minutes at a time. Let it cool afterwards as

there is a risk of overheating.

The canister with sealant and hose should be

replaced after use.

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Replacing the sealant canister

The sealant canister should be replaced before

the expiration date has passed, see date decal (1),

or after the tyre has been sealed. After use, the

canister (6) with holder (8) and air hose (10)

should be replaced.

Replacement can be carried out by an authorised

Volvo workshop or according to the instructions.

Replace the canister before the expira-

tion date has passed

· Undo the two screws (2) on the orange-

coloured casing (3).

· Remove the speed decal (4) and date decal

(1), and open the safety catch (5). Loosen

the casing (3) and remove it.

· Unscrew and remove the canister (6).

· Check that the seal (7) on the new canister

is not damaged. Screw the canister into

place.

· Refit the casing (3). Check that the casing is

correctly mounted, screw it on with the

screws (2).

· Put the speed decal (4) and new date decal

(1) back on the puncture repair kit.

Treat the removed canister as environmentally

hazardous waste.

Replacing the canister and hose after

use

· Undo the two screws (2) on the orange-

coloured casing (3).

· Remove the speed decal (4) and date decal

(1), and open the safety catch (5). Loosen

the casing (3) and remove it.

· Push down the button (8) while turning the

canister (6) and holder (9) clockwise.

Remove them.

· Pull out the air hose (10).

· Wipe off remaining sealant with a rag or

scrape it away if it is has already dried.

· Fit a new air hose (10); check that it is

positioned correctly.

WARNING!

Read the safety instructions on the bottom

of the canister.

WARNING!

Ensure the compressor is not connected

to the 12 V socket when the canister is

replaced.

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· Check that the seal (7) on the new canister

is not damaged. Screw the holder (9) onto

the canister (6) and turn it anticlockwise

until there is an audible click.

· Refit the casing (3). Check that the casing is

correctly mounted, screw it on with the

screws (2).

· Put the speed decal (4) and new date decal

(1) back on the puncture repair kit.

The empty canister and air hose can be treated

as normal waste.

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