2008-2016 Volvo Xc70 SUV Wheels and tyres User Manual
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WHEELS AND TYRES  
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Tyres - maintenance  
New tyres  
Wear and maintenance  
Correct tyre pressure (p. 325) results in more  
even wear. Driving style, tyre pressure, cli-  
mate and road condition affect how quickly  
your tyres age and wear.  
Amongst other things, the function of the  
tyres is to carry load, provide grip on the road  
surface, dampen vibration and protect the  
wheel from wear.  
To avoid differences in tread depth and to  
prevent wear patterns arising, the front and  
rear wheels can be switched with each other.  
A suitable distance for the first change is  
approx. 5000 km and then at 10000 km inter-  
vals.  
Driving characteristics  
Tyres greatly affect the car's driving characte-  
ristics. The type of tyre, dimensions, tyre  
pressure and speed rating are important for  
how the car performs.  
Tyre age  
Volvo recommends that 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.  
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  
function can therefore be affected. This  
applies to all tyres that are stored for future  
use. Examples of external signs which indi-  
cate that the tyre is unsuitable for use are  
cracks or discoloration.  
Tyres are perishable. After a few years they  
begin to harden at the same time as the fric-  
tion capacity/characteristics gradually deteri-  
orate. 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 manu-  
facture. This is the tyre's DOT marking  
(Department of Transportation), and this is  
stated with four digits, for example 1510. The  
tyre in the figure was manufactured in week  
15 of 2010.  
WARNING  
Summer and winter wheels  
When summer and winter wheels are  
changed the wheels should be marked with  
which side of the car they were mounted on,  
for example L for left and R for right.  
A damaged tyre may lead to loss of control  
over the car.  
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Storage  
Wheels with tyres fitted must be stored lying  
down or hanging up - never standing up.  
Tyres - direction of rotation  
NOTE  
Tyres with a tread pattern which are designed  
to only turn in one direction have the direction  
of rotation marked with an arrow.  
Make sure that both pairs of wheels have  
the same type and dimension, and also the  
same make.  
Related information  
Tyres - dimensions (p. 327)  
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Follow the recommended tyre pressures  
specified in the tyre pressure table (p. 420).  
Tyres - speed ratings (p. 328)  
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Tyres - load index (p. 328)  
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Related information  
Tyres - dimensions (p. 327)  
Tyres - direction of rotation (p. 324)  
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Tyres - tread wear indicators (p. 325)  
Tyres - speed ratings (p. 328)  
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Tyres - load index (p. 328)  
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Tyres - maintenance (p. 323)  
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Tyres - tread wear indicators (p. 325)  
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The arrow shows the tyre's direction of rotation.  
The tyre must always rotate in the same  
direction throughout its lifespan. Tyres should  
only be switched between front and rear  
positions, never between left and right-hand  
sides, or vice versa. 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. 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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Tyres - maintenance (p. 323)  
Tyres - tread wear indicators  
Tread wear indicators show the status of the  
tyre's tread depth.  
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Tyres - air pressure  
Tyres can have different air pressures which  
are measured in bar.  
Check the air pressure in the tyres  
The tyre pressures must be checked every  
month.  
This also applies to the car's spare wheel.  
Tread wear indicators.  
A tread wear indicators 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, 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.  
Related information  
Tyres - dimensions (p. 327)  
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Tyres - speed ratings (p. 328)  
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Tyres - load index (p. 328)  
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Tyres - direction of rotation (p. 324)  
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Tyre pressure for the car's recommended  
tyre dimension.  
Tyres - maintenance (p. 323)  
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Tyre pressure label  
Tyres - tread wear indicators (p. 325)  
ECO pressure1.  
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Spare tyre pressure (Temporary Spare).  
Check the tyre pressure on cold tyres. "Cold  
tyres" means the tyres are the same tempera-  
ture as the ambient temperature. After several  
few kilometres of driving, the tyres warm up  
and the pressure increases.  
Inadequate tyre pressure increases fuel con-  
sumption, shortens tyre lifespan and impairs  
the car's driving characteristics. 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.  
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. This  
is also specified in the tyre pressure table,  
see Tyres - approved tyre pressures (p. 420).  
NOTE  
Fuel economy, ECO pressure  
Tyre pressure decreases over time, this is  
a natural phenomenon. Tyre pressure also  
varies depending on ambient temperature.  
In order to obtain optimum fuel economy at  
speeds below 160 km/h (100 mph) an ECO  
pressure is recommended (applies to both full  
and light load), see Tyres - approved tyre  
pressures (p. 420).  
Related information  
Tyres - dimensions (p. 327)  
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Tyres - speed ratings (p. 328)  
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Tyres - load index (p. 328)  
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ECO pressure results in improved fuel economy.  
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Wheel and wheel rim dimensions  
Tyres - dimensions  
Related information  
Tyres - speed ratings (p. 328)  
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Wheel and rim dimensions are designated in  
accordance with the examples in the table  
below.  
The car's tyres have a certain dimension, see  
the examples in the table below.  
Tyres - load index (p. 328)  
Tyres - direction of rotation (p. 324)  
Tyres - maintenance (p. 323)  
The dimensions are stated on all car tyres.  
Example of designation: 225/50R17 98W.  
The car has an approval for the complete  
vehicle. This means that certain combinations  
of wheel (wheel rim) and tyre are approved.  
Tyres - approved tyre pressures (p. 420)  
Wheel and wheel rim dimensions (p. 327)  
225 Tyre width (mm)  
Wheels (rims) have a designation of dimen-  
sions, for example: 7Jx16x50.  
50 Ratio between tyre wall height and  
tyre width (%)  
R
Radial ply  
7
J
Rim width in inches  
Rim flange profile  
17 Rim diameter in inches (")  
98 Codes for the maximum permitted  
tyre load, tyre load index (LI)  
16 Rim diameter in inches  
50 Off-set in mm (distance from wheel  
centre to wheel contact surface  
against the hub)  
W
Speed rating for maximum permitted  
speed, speed rating (SS). (In this  
case 270 km/h (168 mph).)  
Related information  
Tyres - dimensions (p. 327)  
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The car has an approval for the complete  
vehicle with certain combinations of wheel  
rims and tyres.  
Tyres - approved tyre pressures (p. 420)  
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WARNING  
19-inch wheels must never be used on  
cars that are not equipped with the R-  
Design or Sport chassis options. The use  
of 19-inch wheels on cars with standard  
chassis constitutes a safety risk, with a  
risk of vehicle damage, and it impairs the  
car's driving characteristics.  
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Tyres - load index  
Load index indicates a tyre's ability to carry a  
certain load.  
Tyres - speed ratings  
W
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270 km/h (168 mph)  
300 km/h (186 mph)  
Each tyre can withstand a certain maximum  
speed and therefore belongs to a particular  
speed rating (SS - Speed Symbol).  
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.  
Lowest permissible index is specified in the  
tyre load index table, see section "Specifica-  
tions" in the printed owner's manual.  
WARNING  
Tyre speed class must at least correspond  
with the car's top speed. The table below  
indicates the maximum permitted speed that  
applies for each speed rating (SS). The only  
exception to these regulations is the winter  
tyre (p. 329)2, where a lower speed rating  
may be used. If such a tyre is chosen, the car  
must not be driven faster than the speed rat-  
ing of the tyre (for example, class Q can be  
driven at a maximum of 160 km/h (100 mph)).  
Traffic regulations determine how fast a car  
can be driven, not the speed rating of the  
tyres.  
The car must be fitted with tyres which  
have the same or a higher load index  
(p. 328) (LI) and speed rating (SS) than  
specified. If a tyre with too low a load  
index or speed rating is used, it may over-  
heat.  
Related information  
Tyres - dimensions (p. 327)  
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Related information  
Tyres - dimensions (p. 327)  
Tyres - approved tyre pressures (p. 420)  
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Tyres - speed ratings (p. 328)  
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Tyres - load index (p. 328)  
Tyres - maintenance (p. 323)  
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Tyres - direction of rotation (p. 324)  
NOTE  
The maximum permitted speed is speci-  
fied in the table.  
Q
160 km/h (100 mph) (only used on  
winter tyres)  
T
H
V
190 km/h (118 mph)  
210 km/h (130 mph)  
240 km/h (149 mph)  
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Both those with metal studs and those without.  
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Wheel bolts  
Winter tyres  
Using snow chains  
Snow chains may only be used on the front  
wheels (also applies to all-wheel drive cars).  
Never drive faster than 50 km/h (31 mph) with  
snow chains. Avoid driving on bare ground as  
this wears out both the snow chains and  
tyres.  
Wheel bolts are used to fasten the wheels at  
the hubs and are available in different ver-  
sions.  
Winter tyres are tyres that are adapted for  
winter road conditions.  
Winter tyres  
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  
The wheel bolts must be tightened to 140  
Nm. Overtightening can damage the nuts  
and the bolts.  
WARNING  
Use Volvo genuine snow chains or equiva-  
lent chains designed for the car model,  
and tyre and rim dimensions. In the event  
of uncertainty Volvo recommends that you  
consult an authorised Volvo workshop.  
The wrong snow chains may cause serious  
damage to your car and lead to an acci-  
dent.  
Only use rims that are tested and approved  
by Volvo and which are Volvo genuine acces-  
sories. Check the torque with a torque  
wrench.  
NOTE  
Volvo recommends that you consult a  
Volvo dealer about which wheel rim and  
tyre types are most suitable.  
Locking wheel bolts*  
Locking wheel bolts* can be used on both  
aluminium and steel rims. Under the cargo  
area floor there is space for the sleeve for the  
lockable wheel bolts.  
Studded tyres  
Studded winter tyres should be run in gently  
for 500-1000 km so the studs settle properly  
into the tyres. This gives the tyre, and espe-  
cially the studs, a longer service life.  
Related information  
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Changing wheels - removing wheels  
(p. 330)  
Related information  
Wheel and wheel rim dimensions (p. 327)  
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NOTE  
The legal provisions for the use of studded  
tyres vary from country to country.  
Tread depth  
Road conditions with ice, slush and low tem-  
peratures place considerably higher demands  
on tyres than summer conditions. Volvo  
therefore recommends not to drive on winter  
tyres that have a tread depth of less than  
4 mm.  
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the foam block. The foam block contains all  
the tools needed to change the wheels.  
Changing wheels - removing wheels  
The car's wheels can be changed for e.g. win-  
ter wheels/winter tyres.  
WARNING  
Check that the jack is not damaged, that  
the threads are thoroughly lubricated and  
that it is free from dirt.  
Taking out the spare wheel under the  
cargo area floor  
Spare wheel*  
1. Fold up the cargo area floor, from the rear  
and forwards.  
The spare wheel (Temporary spare) is only  
intended for use temporarily and must be  
replaced by an ordinary wheel as soon as  
possible. The car's handling may be altered  
by the use of the spare wheel. The spare  
wheel is smaller than the normal wheel. The  
car's ground clearance is affected accord-  
ingly. Pay attention to high kerbs and do not  
machine wash the car. If the spare wheel is  
fitted on the front axle, you cannot use snow  
chains at the same time. On all-wheel drive  
cars the drive on the rear axle can be discon-  
nected. The spare wheel must not be  
repaired.  
NOTE  
2. Undo the retaining screw.  
Volvo recommends only using the jack*  
that belongs to the car model in question,  
which is indicated on the jack's label.  
3. Lift out the foam block with its tools.  
4. Lift out the spare wheel.  
The label also indicates the jack's maxi-  
mum lift capacity at a specified minimum  
lifting height.  
Removing  
Set up warning triangle (p. 333) if a wheel is  
replaced in trafficked location. The car and  
jack* must be on a firm horizontal surface.  
2. Take out jack*, wheel wrench*, removal  
tool for wheel covers* and plastic wheel  
bolt cap removal tool. They will be found  
in the foam block. If another jack is  
1. Apply the parking brake, (p. 297) and  
engage reverse gear, or position P if the  
car has an automatic gearbox.  
selected, see Raising the car (p. 349).  
The correct tyre pressure for the spare wheel  
is stated in the tyre pressure table (p. 420).  
IMPORTANT  
Never drive faster than 80 km/h  
(50 mph) with a spare wheel on the  
car.  
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The car must never be driven fitted  
with more than one "Temporary  
Spare" wheel.  
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The spare wheel is located in the spare wheel  
well with the outside down. The same bolt  
runs through to secure the spare wheel and  
Tool for removing the plastic caps on the wheel  
bolts.  
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3. Place chocks in front of and behind the  
wheels which will remain on the ground to  
prevent them from rolling. Use heavy  
wooden blocks or large stones for exam-  
ple.  
5. Screw together the towing eye with the  
wheel wrench* to the stop position.  
WARNING  
Never position anything between the  
ground and the jack, nor between the jack  
and the car's jacking point.  
4. Cars with steel rims have removable  
wheel covers. Use the removal tool to  
hook in and pull off any full-wheel wheel  
covers. Alternatively, the wheel covers  
can be pulled away by hand.  
8. There are two jacking points on each side  
of the car. Wind up the jack so that the  
flange in the bodywork ends up in the  
notch in the head of the jack.  
IMPORTANT  
The towing eye must be screwed all the  
way into the wheel bolt wrench.  
6. Remove the plastic caps from the wheel  
bolts with the intended tool.  
7. Loosen the wheel bolts ½-1 turn anti-  
clockwise with the wheel wrench.  
IMPORTANT  
The ground must be firm, smooth and  
level.  
9. Lift the car so that the wheel is free.  
Remove the wheel bolts and lift off the  
wheel.  
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3. Lower the car so that the wheels cannot  
rotate.  
Changing wheels - fitting  
It is important that the procedure for fitting  
the wheel is carried out correctly.  
WARNING  
Never crawl under the car when it is raised  
on the jack.  
Passengers must leave the car when it is  
raised on the jack. If a wheel must be  
changed in a trafficked environment, pas-  
sengers must stand in a safe place.  
Installation  
WARNING  
Never crawl under the car when it is raised  
on the jack.  
NOTE  
Passengers must leave the car when it is  
raised on the jack. If a wheel must be  
changed in a trafficked environment, pas-  
sengers must stand in a safe place.  
The normal car jack is only designed for  
occasional, short-term use, such as when  
changing a wheel after a puncture, chang-  
ing to winter/summer wheels, etc. Only the  
jack for the specific car model may be  
used to raise 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 recommended. In  
this instance, follow the instructions for  
use that come with the equipment.  
1. Clean the contact surfaces between  
wheel and hub.  
4. Tighten the wheel bolts crosswise. It is  
important that the wheel bolts are tight-  
ened properly. Tighten to 140 Nm. Check  
the torque with a torque wrench.  
2. Put on the wheel. Tighten the wheel bolts  
thoroughly.  
5. Refit the plastic caps on the wheel bolts.  
6. Refit any full wheel covers.  
Related information  
Changing wheels - fitting (p. 332)  
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NOTE  
Jack* (p. 335)  
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After a tyre has been inflated, always  
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Warning triangle (p. 333)  
refit the dust cap in order to avoid  
damage to the valve from gravel, dirt,  
etc.  
Wheel bolts (p. 329)  
Only use plastic dust caps. Metal dust  
caps can rust and become difficult to  
unscrew.  
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Warning triangle  
The warning triangle is used to warn other  
road users of a stationary vehicle.  
NOTE  
The wheel cover outlet for the valve must  
be positioned over the valve on the wheel  
rim during fitting.  
Storage and folding up  
Related information  
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Changing wheels - removing wheels  
(p. 330)  
Jack* (p. 335)  
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Warning triangle (p. 333)  
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Wheel bolts (p. 329)  
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Lift the floor hatch and take out the warn-  
ing triangle.  
Take the warning triangle from the case,  
fold out and assemble the two loose  
sides.  
Applies to Bi-Fuel* cars.  
Fold out the warning triangle's support  
legs.  
Follow the regulations for the use of a warn-  
ing triangle. Position the warning triangle in a  
suitable place with regard to traffic.  
Ensure the warning triangle and its case are  
properly secured in the cargo area after use.  
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Tools  
Applies to Bi-Fuel* cars  
NOTE  
Amongst other things, the car contains towing  
eye, jack* and wheel wrench*.  
If the car has been locked with privacy  
locking then the boot lid/tailgate and floor  
hatch cannot be opened, see Privacy lock-  
ing* (p. 177).  
The tools are located in the storage compart-  
ment in the cargo area.  
1. Fold the backrest of the centre seat for-  
ward to access the compartment.  
Located under the cargo area floor are the  
car's towing eye, jack* and wheel wrench*.  
There is also space here for the sleeve for the  
locking wheel bolts and tools for the plastic  
wheel bolt caps.  
2. Packing instructions: The emergency  
puncture repair kit's compressor box is  
slightly wedge-shaped and must be posi-  
tioned with the wide side facing up.  
3. Tension the jack*, if applicable, using the  
tensioning strap.  
Related information  
Emergency puncture repair* (p. 338)  
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Towing eye (p. 320)  
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Changing wheels - removing wheels  
(p. 330)  
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Wheel bolts (p. 329)  
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Jack* (p. 335)  
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The tools and jack* must be returned to their  
correct places after use. The jack needs to be  
cranked together to the correct position in  
order to have space.  
Jack*  
A jack is used to raise the car, e.g. when  
changing the tyres.  
First aid kit*  
The first aid box contains first aid equipment.  
The original jack should only be used for  
changing to the spare wheel. The jack's  
thread must always be well greased.  
The foam block and spare wheel are replaced  
in the reverse order to taking out. Note that  
there is an arrow on the upper foam block. It  
must point forwards in the car.  
NOTE  
The normal car jack is only designed for  
occasional, short-term use, such as when  
changing a wheel after a puncture, chang-  
ing to winter/summer wheels, etc. Only the  
jack for the specific car model may be  
used to raise 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 recommended. In  
this instance, follow the instructions for  
use that come with the equipment.  
IMPORTANT  
The tools and jack* must be stored in the  
intended location in the car's cargo area  
when not in use.  
NOTE  
A case with first aid equipment is located  
under the floor in the cargo area.  
If the floor hatch in the cargo area floor is  
not closed then privacy locking does not  
work.  
NOTE  
If the car has been locked with privacy  
locking then the boot lid/tailgate and floor  
hatch cannot be opened, see Privacy lock-  
ing* (p. 177).  
Tools - returning into place  
Related information  
Warning triangle (p. 333)  
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Emergency puncture repair* (p. 338)  
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Tyre pressure monitoring*3  
Tyre monitoring (TM)*5  
Applies to Bi-Fuel* cars  
The tyre pressure monitoring system warns  
with an indicator symbol in the combined  
instrument panel when the pressure is too low  
in one or more of the car's tyres.  
The TM (Tyre Monitor) system senses tyre  
rotation speed in order to determine whether  
the tyres have the correct tyre pressure.  
System description  
For certain markets the tyre pressure moni-  
toring is standard in accordance with legal  
requirements. The system does not replace  
normal tyre maintenance.  
If the tyre pressure is too low, the tyre's diam-  
eter is changed and, as a result, so is its rota-  
tion speed. By comparing the tyres with each  
other the system can determine whether one  
or more tyres have pressure that is too low.  
The system does not replace normal tyre  
maintenance.  
Indicator symbol for tyre pressure monitoring.  
The first-aid kit is located in the storage compart-  
ment in the front part of the cargo area.  
Related information  
Tyre monitoring (TM)* (p. 336)  
Messages  
If the tyre pressure is too low then an indica-  
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tor symbol ( ) illuminates in the combined  
instrument panel and one of the following  
messages is shown:  
Tyre pressure low Check, adjust and  
calibrate  
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Tyre pressure system Service  
required  
Tyre pressure system Currently  
unavailable  
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Standard in certain markets.  
Standard in certain markets.  
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4. Select the Tyre monitor menu.  
IMPORTANT  
WARNING  
5. Select Calibrate tyre pressure. Press  
OK to confirm that the tyre pressure in all  
tyres has been checked and adjusted.  
Calibration will then start.  
If a fault occurs in the TM system the indi-  
Incorrect tyre pressure may lead to  
tyre failure, which could result in the  
driver losing control of the car.  
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cator symbol  
in the combined instru-  
ment panel will flash for approx. 1 minute  
and then illuminate with a constant glow. A  
message is also shown in the combined  
instrument panel.  
The system cannot indicate sudden  
tyre damage in advance.  
6. Start and drive the car.  
> Recalibration is carried out while the  
car is being driven and can be inter-  
rupted at any time. If the engine is  
switched off while recalibration is in  
progress then it is resumed when the  
car is driven again. The system pro-  
vides no confirmation when the cali-  
bration is complete.  
TM calibration  
Deleting the messages  
1. Check the tyre pressure in all tyres with a  
tyre pressure gauge.  
In order for TM system to work correctly, a  
reference value for the tyre pressure must be  
determined. This must be done each time the  
tyres are changed or the tyre pressure is  
changed by recalibrating the system in MY  
CAR.  
2. Inflate the tyre/tyres to the correct pres-  
sure in accordance with the tyre pressure  
label on the driver's side door pillar  
(between front and rear doors).  
The new reference value applies until steps  
1-5 are repeated.  
For example, the tyre pressure should be  
adjusted when driving with a heavy load or for  
high-speed driving (above 160 km/h  
(100 mph)). Following which, the system must  
be recalibrated.  
3. Recalibrate the TM system in MY CAR.  
NOTE  
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  
increases.  
Remember that the TM system must be  
recalibrated at each tyre change or if the  
tyre pressure is changed. If new reference  
values are not stored then the system can-  
not function properly.  
Recalibration  
Settings are made using the centre console's  
controls, see MY CAR (p. 119).  
1. Switch off the ignition.  
2. Inflate all tyres to the desired pressure in  
accordance with the tyre pressure label  
on the driver's side door pillar (between  
front and rear doors) and select key posi-  
tion II, see Key positions - functions at  
different levels (p. 84).  
NOTE  
After a tyre has been inflated, always  
refit the dust cap in order to avoid  
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3. Open the menu system MY CAR.  
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damage to the valve from gravel, dirt,  
etc.  
All wheels grey and the message Tyre  
pressure system Service required: an  
error has occurred in the system. Contact  
a Volvo dealer or workshop.  
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Emergency puncture repair*  
The emergency puncture repair kit,  
Temporary Mobility Kit (TMK), is used to seal  
a puncture and check and adjust the tyre  
pressure (p. 420).  
Only use plastic dust caps. Metal dust  
caps can rust and become difficult to  
unscrew.  
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Related information  
Tyres - air pressure (p. 325)  
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The emergency puncture repair kit (p. 340)  
consists of a compressor and a bottle of seal-  
ant. The sealing works as a temporary repair.  
The sealing fluid effectively seals tyres punc-  
tured in the tread.  
System and tyre status  
The current status of the system and the tyres  
can be checked in the centre console's  
screen.  
1. Open the menu system MY CAR.  
2. Select the Tyre monitor menu.  
The emergency puncture repair kit has limited  
capacity to seal tyres which have punctures  
in the wall. Do not seal tyres with the emer-  
gency puncture repair kit if they have larger  
slits, cracks or similar damage.  
> Status for tyre pressures is shown with  
a colour code.  
The status is colour-coded for each tyre in  
accordance with the following:  
NOTE  
All-green: the system is operating nor-  
mally and the tyre pressure in all tyres is  
slightly above the recommended level.  
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The emergency puncture repair kit is only  
intended for sealing tyres with a puncture  
in the tread.  
Yellow wheel: corresponding tyre's pres-  
sure is too low.  
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NOTE  
All wheels yellow: two or more tyres have  
pressure that is too low.  
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The compressor for temporary emergency  
puncture repair has been tested and  
approved by Volvo.  
All wheels grey and the message Tyre  
pressure system Currently  
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unavailable: the tyre pressure system is  
temporarily deactivated. It may be neces-  
sary to drive the car for a short time  
above 30 km/h (20 mph) before the sys-  
tem becomes active again.  
Related information  
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Emergency puncture repair kit* - location  
(p. 339)  
Emergency puncture repair kit* - overview  
(p. 340)  
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Emergency puncture repair* - operation  
(p. 340)  
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Emergency puncture repair kit* -  
location  
Applies to Bi-Fuel* cars  
Tools (p. 334)  
The emergency puncture repair kit,  
Temporary Mobility Kit (TMK), is used to seal  
a puncture and check and adjust the tyre  
pressure.  
Location of the emergency puncture  
repair kit  
The emergency puncture repair kit is located in  
the storage compartment in the front part of the  
cargo area.  
Related information  
•
Emergency puncture repair kit* - overview  
(p. 340)  
Emergency puncture repair* (p. 338)  
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The emergency puncture repair kit is located  
under the floor in the cargo area.  
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Sealing fluid bottle  
Pressure gauge  
Emergency puncture repair kit* -  
overview  
Emergency puncture repair* -  
operation  
Overview of the component parts of the  
emergency puncture repair kit, Temporary  
Mobility Kit (TMK).  
Sealing a puncture with the emergency punc-  
ture repair kit, Temporary Mobility Kit (TMK).  
Sealing fluid bottle  
Replace the bottle with sealing fluid before  
the expiration date has passed and after use.  
Treat the old bottle as environmentally hazar-  
dous waste.  
Emergency puncture repair  
The parts are stored under the floor in the  
cargo area.  
WARNING  
The bottle contains 1.2-Ethanol and natu-  
ral rubber-latex.  
Harmful if ingested. Could result in allergic  
reaction in the event of skin contact.  
Avoid contact with the skin and eyes.  
Store out of the reach of children.  
WARNING  
Label, maximum permitted speed  
Switch  
In the event of skin contact with the fluid, it  
must be washed off immediately with soap  
and plenty of water.  
Electrical cable  
Related information  
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Bottle holder (orange cap)  
Protective cap  
Emergency puncture repair kit* - location  
(p. 339)  
For information on the function of the parts, see  
Emergency puncture repair kit* - overview  
(p. 340).  
Emergency puncture repair* (p. 338)  
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Pressure reducing valve  
Air hose  
340  
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1. Set up the warning triangle and activate  
the hazard warning lights if a tyre is being  
sealed in a trafficked location.  
5. Screw in the bottle to the bottom of the  
bottle holder.  
7. Plug the electrical cable into the closest  
12 V socket and start the car.  
> The bottle and the bottle holder are  
equipped with a reverse catch to pre-  
vent sealant leakage. When the bottle  
is screwed in it cannot be unscrewed  
from the bottle holder again. Bottle  
removal must be performed at a work-  
shop, Volvo recommends an author-  
ised Volvo workshop.  
NOTE  
If the puncture was caused by a nail or  
similar, allow this to remain in the tyre. It  
helps to seal the hole.  
Make sure that none of the other 12 V  
sockets is in use when the compressor is  
operating.  
2. Detach the label for maximum permitted  
speed (which is fitted on one side of the  
compressor) and affix it to the steering  
wheel. You should not drive faster than  
80 km/h (50 mph) after the emergency  
tyre repair kit has been used.  
WARNING  
Do not leave children in the car without  
supervision when the engine is running.  
WARNING  
The sealing fluid can irritate the skin. In the  
case of contact with skin, wash away the  
fluid with soap and water.  
3. Check that the switch is in position 0, and  
take out the electrical cable and the air  
hose.  
8. Start the compressor by flicking the  
switch to position I.  
4. Unscrew the orange-coloured cap from  
the compressor, and unscrew the cork  
from the bottle.  
WARNING  
WARNING  
Never stand next to the tyre when the  
compressor is running. If cracks or  
unevenness arise then the compressor  
must be switched off immediately. The  
journey should not be continued. Contact-  
ing an authorised tyre centre is recom-  
mended.  
Do not unscrew the bottle, it is equipped  
with a reverse catch to prevent leakage.  
NOTE  
6. Unscrew the tyre's dust cap.  
Do not break the bottle's seal before use.  
The seal is broken automatically when the  
bottle is screwed in.  
Check that the pressure reducing valve  
on the air hose is fully screwed on, and  
screw in the air hose's valve connection  
to the bottom of the thread on the tyre's  
air valve.  
NOTE  
When the compressor starts, the pressure  
can increase up to 6 bar but the pressure  
drops after approximately 30 seconds.  
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9. Inflate the tyre for 7 minutes.  
14. As soon as possible, drive at least 3 km  
at a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph)  
so that the sealing fluid can seal the tyre.  
Emergency puncture repair* -  
rechecking  
IMPORTANT  
When a tyre has been sealed with the emer-  
gency puncture repair kit, Temporary Mobility  
Kit (TMK), a subsequent check must be made  
after approx. 3 kilometres of driving.  
Risk of overheating. The compressor must  
not run for more than 10 minutes.  
NOTE  
Sealant will spurt out of the puncture dur-  
ing the first few rotations of the tyre.  
10. Switch off the compressor to check the  
pressure on the pressure gauge. Mini-  
mum pressure is 1.8 bar and maximum  
3.5 bar. (Release air with the pressure  
reducing valve if the tyre pressure is too  
high.)  
Check tyre pressure  
Take out the tyre sealing equipment. The  
compressor must be switched off.  
WARNING  
Make sure that nobody is standing near  
the car and gets the sealing fluid splashed  
onto them when the car is driven away.  
The distance should be at least two  
metres.  
1. Unscrew the tyre's dust cap.  
Take out the air hose and screw in the  
valve connection to the bottom of the  
thread on the tyre's air valve.  
WARNING  
If the pressure is below 1.8 bar then the  
hole in the tyre is too big. The journey  
should not be continued. Contacting an  
authorised tyre centre is recommended.  
2. Read the tyre pressure on the pressure  
gauge.  
15. Follow-up inspection:  
If the tyre pressure is below 1.3 bar6  
then the tyre is insufficiently sealed.  
The journey should not be continued.  
Contact a tyre centre.  
Connect the air hose on the tyre's air  
valve again and check the tyre pressure  
with the pressure gauge, see Emergency  
puncture repair* - rechecking (p. 342).  
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11. Switch off the compressor and unplug the  
electrical cable.  
If the tyre pressure is higher than 1.3  
bar6, the tyre must be inflated to the  
pressure specified in accordance with  
the tyre pressure table, see Tyres -  
approved tyre pressures (p. 420).  
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Related information  
Emergency puncture repair* (p. 338)  
12. Unscrew the air hose from the tyre's air  
valve and refit the dust cap on the tyre.  
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Emergency puncture repair* - rechecking  
(p. 342)  
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13. Fit the protective cap on the air hose in  
order to avoid leakage of the remaining  
sealing fluid.  
Emergency puncture repair kit* - overview  
(p. 340)  
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Release air using the pressure reduc-  
ing valve if the tyre pressure is too  
high.  
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1 bar = 100 kPa.  
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3. If the tyre needs to be inflated:  
Emergency puncture repair kit* -  
inflating the tyres  
NOTE  
1. Plug the electrical cable into the clos-  
est 12 V socket and start the car.  
The sealing fluid bottle and the hose must  
be replaced after use. Volvo recommends  
that this replacement is performed by an  
authorised Volvo workshop.  
The car's original tyres can be inflated using  
the compressor in the emergency puncture  
repair kit (p. 340).  
2. Start the compressor and inflate the  
tyre to the pressure specified in  
accordance with the tyre pressure  
table.  
1. The compressor must be switched off.  
Make sure that the switch is in position 0  
and take out the electrical cable and air  
hose.  
WARNING  
3. Switch off the compressor.  
Check the tyre pressure regularly.  
4. Remove the tyre sealing equipment, fit  
the protective cap on the air hose and  
fold the hose in the box.  
2. Unscrew the tyre's dust cap and screw in  
the air hose's valve connection to the  
bottom of the thread on the tyre's air  
valve.  
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.  
Place TMK in the cargo area.  
WARNING  
3. Plug the electrical cable into the closest  
12 V socket and start the car.  
Do not unscrew the bottle, it is equipped  
with a reverse catch to prevent leakage.  
WARNING  
WARNING  
You should not drive faster than 80 km/h  
(50 mph) after the emergency tyre repair  
kit has been used. Volvo recommends a  
visit to an authorised Volvo workshop for  
inspection of the sealed tyre (maximum  
driving distance is 200 km). The staff there  
can determine whether or not the tyre can  
be repaired or if it needs to be replaced.  
5. Refit the dust cap on the tyre.  
Inhaling car exhaust fumes could result in  
danger to life. Never leave the engine run-  
ning in sealed areas or areas that lack suf-  
ficient ventilation.  
NOTE  
After a tyre has been inflated, always  
refit the dust cap in order to avoid dam-  
age to the valve from gravel, dirt, etc.  
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WARNING  
Do not leave children in the car without  
supervision when the engine is running.  
Only use plastic dust caps. Metal dust  
caps can rust and become difficult to  
unscrew.  
•
Related information  
Emergency puncture repair* (p. 338)  
•
Emergency puncture repair* - operation  
(p. 340)  
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4. Start the compressor by flicking the  
switch to position I.  
Emergency puncture repair kit* - overview  
(p. 340)  
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IMPORTANT  
Risk of overheating. The compressor must  
not run for more than 10 minutes.  
5. Inflate the tyre to the pressure specified in  
accordance with the tyre pressure table,  
see Tyres - approved tyre pressures  
(p. 420). Release air using the pressure  
reducing valve if the tyre pressure is too  
high.  
6. Switch off the compressor. Detach the air  
hose and the electrical cable.  
7. Refit the dust cap on the tyre.  
Related information  
Emergency puncture repair* (p. 338)  
•
Emergency puncture repair kit* - overview  
(p. 340)  
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Emergency puncture repair* - rechecking  
(p. 342)  
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