2002-2014 Volvo XC90 SUV Wheels and tyres User Manual
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Wheels and tyres  
General  
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141  
142  
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Tyre pressure  
Changing wheels  
Warning triangle and spare wheel  
Removing wheels  
Emergency puncture repair  
NPT  
Wheels and tyres  
General  
with metal studs and those without). If such a  
tyre is chosen, the car must not be driven  
faster than the speed rating of the tyre (for  
example, class Q can be driven at a maximum  
of 160 km/h).  
Tyre age  
Driving characteristics and tyres  
Even if tyres have a theoretical lifespan of up  
to ten years, it is not recommended to drive  
on tyres which are more than six years old.  
The tyres greatly affect the car’s driving  
characteristics. The type of tyre, dimensions,  
tyre pressure and speed rating are important  
for how the car performs.  
Remember that traffic regulations determine  
how fast a car can be driven, not the speed  
class of the tyres.  
When changing tyres, ensure that tyres of the  
same type and dimensions, and preferably  
also the same make, are fitted to all four  
wheels. Follow the recommended tyre  
pressures specified on the tyre pressure  
label, see page 141.  
Note! Maximum permitted speeds indicated.  
Q
160 km/h (used only on winter  
tyres)  
Designation of dimensions  
The dimensions are stated on all car tyres.  
Example:  
T
H
V
190 km/h  
210 km/h  
240 km/h  
270 km/h  
225/70R16 102H.  
W
225 Section width (mm)  
New tyres  
70  
Ratio between section height and  
width (%)  
Tyres are perishable. After a  
few years they begin to  
harden at the same time as  
the friction capacity/charac-  
teristics gradually deteri-  
orate. Therefore aim to get  
R
16  
Radial ply  
Rim diameter in inches (")  
102 Tyre load index (in this case 615 kg)  
Speed rating (in this case 210 km/h).  
H
as fresh tyres as possible when you replace  
them. This is especially important with regard  
to winter tyres. The week and year of  
manufacture are stated with four digits, for  
example 1502. The tyre in the illustration was  
manufactured in week 15 of 2002.  
Speed ratings  
The car is approved as a whole, which means  
that dimensions and speed ratings must not  
differ from those specified on the vehicle’s  
registration document. The only exception to  
these conditions is winter tyres (both those  
NPU  
Wheels and tyres  
on the engine variant. When driving on winter  
tyres, these must be fitted to all four wheels.  
Important!  
Use Volvo genuine snow chains or equiv-  
alent chains designed for the car model,  
and tyre and rim dimensions. Consult an  
authorised Volvo workshop  
NOTE! Ask a Volvo dealer which rim and tyre  
types are most suitable.  
Studded tyres  
Studded winter tyres should be run in gently  
for 500-1000 km so the studs settle properly  
into the tyre. This gives the tyre, and  
Temporary spare  
The spare wheel is only intended to be used  
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especially the studs, a longer lifespan.  
for the short time it takes to get the ordinary  
wheel replaced or repaired. Replace the  
spare wheel as soon as possible with a  
normal wheel. The car’s handling may be  
altered by the use of the spare wheel.  
NOTE! The legal provisions for the use of  
studded tyres vary from country to country.  
Tread depth  
Road conditions with ice, slush and low  
temperatures place considerably higher  
demands on tyres than summer conditions. It  
is therefore not recommended to drive on  
winter tyres that have a tread depth of less  
than four millimetres.  
Tyres with tread wear indicators  
Never drive faster than 80 km/h with a spare  
wheel on the car.  
Tread wear indicators are narrow treadless  
bands across the width of the tread. On the  
side of the tyre are the letters TWI (Tread  
Wear Indicator). When only 1.6 mm of tread  
remains, this band is clearly visible. Change  
the tyres as soon as possible. Remember that  
tyres with little tread depth provide very poor  
grip in rain and snow.  
By law, it is only legal to use the spare wheel/  
tyre temporarily in connection with damage to  
a tyre. A wheel/tyre of this type should be  
replaced with a normal wheel/tyre as soon as  
possible.  
Snow chains  
Snow chains may only be used on the front  
wheels. This also applies to all-wheel-drive  
cars.  
Remember also that this tyre combined with  
the normal tyres will affect driving character-  
Never drive faster than 50 km/h with snow  
chains. Avoid driving on bare ground as this  
wears out both the snow chains and tyres.  
Never use quick-fit snow chains as the space  
between the brake disks and the wheels is  
too small.  
Winter tyres  
Volvo recommends winter tyres with  
particular dimensions. These are stated on  
the tyre pressure label, see page 141 for its  
location. The tyre dimensions are dependent  
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Certain variants and markets  
NPV  
Wheels and tyres  
General  
istics. On four wheel drive vehicles excess  
speed may also damage the transmission.  
Important!  
The car must never be driven fitted with  
more than one temporary spare wheel.  
NQM  
Wheels and tyres  
Tyre pressure  
few kilometres of driving, the tyres warm up  
and the pressure increases. Therefore air  
should not be released if the pressure is  
checked when the tyres are warm. However  
the pressure should be increased if it is too  
low.  
Recommended tyre pressure  
The tyre pressure decal on the inside of the  
fuel filler flap shows what pressure the tyres  
should have with different load and speed  
conditions.  
Checking the tyre pressure  
Check the tyre pressure regularly. The  
correct tyre pressure is shown in the tyre  
pressure table. The stated tyre pressures  
refer to cold tyres. (Cold tyres mean the tyres  
are the same temperature as the ambient  
temperature.)  
Driving with the wrong tyre pressure  
adversely affects the car’s driving character-  
istics and can increase tyre wear. After just a  
NQN  
Wheels and tyres  
Changing wheels  
adversely affected. Tyres with the greatest  
tread depth should always be fitted to the  
rear of the car (to decrease the risk of  
skidding).  
Wheels should be stored lying down or  
hanging up, and not standing up.  
Contact an authorised Volvo workshop if you  
are uncertain about tread depth.  
The arrow shows the tyre’s direction of  
rotation.  
Summer and winter wheels  
When summer and winter wheels are  
changed they should be marked with which  
side of the car they were mounted on, for  
example L for left and R for right. Tyres with a  
tread pattern which are designed to only turn  
in one direction have the direction of rotation  
marked with an arrow. The tyre should 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 tyre is mounted incorrectly, the  
car’s braking characteristics and capacity to  
force rain, snow and slush out of the way are  
NQO  
Wheels and tyres  
Warning triangle and spare wheel  
After use:  
– Pack everything in reverse order.  
Make sure that the warning triangle with case  
is securely fastened in the compartment.  
Warning triangle (certain  
countries)  
Follow the warning triangle regulations of the  
country you are in.  
Use the warning triangle as follows:  
– Detach the warning triangle case. It is  
held in place with a velcro strap.  
– Remove the warning triangle from its  
case (A).  
– Fold out the four support legs on the  
warning triangle.  
– Fold out both red sides of the warning  
triangle. Place the warning triangle in a  
location that is appropriate for the traffic  
situation.  
NQP  
Wheels and tyres  
Warning triangle and spare wheel  
– Release the wheel from the cable.  
– Slowly crank (clockwise) the cable in a  
bit.  
– Angle the wheel so that it comes in over  
the exhaust system.  
– Rewind up the cable (clockwise).  
NOTE! The cable could damage the car if it  
hangs free while driving.  
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Spare wheel – removing  
The spare wheel is located underneath the  
car. The jack and tool kit with crank are  
located under the floor hatch. Jack position  
varies depending on whether it is a variant  
seating seven (1) or five (2).  
– Hold down the rear edge of the wheel  
while cranking it in.  
– Place the wheel above the rear axle,  
against the floor.  
– Crank until you reach the stop.  
Check that the wheel is properly secured!  
4. Place the punctured tyre in the cargo  
compartment. The tool kit contains a  
plastic bag for the tyre.  
NOTE! The spot under the car is only  
intended for the car’s original spare wheel.  
Do not place any other wheels there.  
Detach the spare wheel as follows:  
– Lower the bottom of the tailgate.  
– Lift up the floor hatch in the cargo  
compartment.  
Spare wheel – refitting  
– Remove the two parts of the crank from  
the tool kit and assemble them.  
– Fit the crank in the winch.  
It is best to have two people put the spare  
wheel back in place. One person to crank  
and the other to guide the wheel.  
– Loosen the tyre by cranking anticlockwise  
until you reach the stop.  
– Crank out the cable and place its anchor  
in the centre hole of the wheel.  
1.  
Certain variants and markets  
NQQ  
Wheels and tyres  
Removing wheels  
chocks on either side of the wheels  
remaining on the ground - use stones or  
wooden blocks.  
– Take out the jack, wheelbrace and crank,  
see location page 144.  
– Use the wheelbrace to loose the wheel  
bolts ½-1 turn. Turn anticlockwise.  
WARNING!  
Never crawl under the car when it is raised  
on a jack! The car could fall, causing  
injuries.  
The car’s original jack should only be used  
when changing wheels. All other work on  
the car should be done using workshop  
jacks and axle stands under the part of the  
car that is raised.  
The jack screw should be kept well lubri-  
cated.  
If the surface is too soft, the jack could  
slide to the side and the car could fall. No  
one should be in the car when the wheel  
is being changed.  
The jacking points are centred under the  
bottom of the doors.  
WARNING!  
Removing wheels  
Check that the right attachment points are  
being used. A production anchorage with  
pin is located between the jacking points.  
This is not strong enough to use to lift the  
car. If you are unsure about the location of  
the jacking points, contact your Volvo  
workshop. An incorrectly fitted jack could  
damage the door and body.  
Remember to set out the warning triangle if  
you must change a wheel in a trafficked area.  
There are two jacking points on each side of  
the car, centred under the bottom of the  
doors.  
– Park the car on an even, firm surface with  
no incline.  
– Apply the parking brake and engage 1st  
gear (manual gearbox) or move the gear  
selector to P (automatic gearbox). Place  
NQR  
Wheels and tyres  
Removing wheels  
– Lift the car until the wheel is free.  
– Remove the wheel bolts and lift off the  
wheel.  
Fitting the wheel  
– Clean the contract surfaces on the wheel  
and hub.  
– Fit the wheel. Screw the wheel nuts.  
– Lower the car so that the wheel cannot  
rotate.  
– Tighten the wheel bolts alternately and in  
torque steps. Tightening torque:  
140 Nm (14.0 kpm). It is important that  
they are tightened to the correct torque.  
Check with a torque wrench.  
– Screw the jack all the way down before  
returning it to the cargo compartment.  
Then secure it in place.  
– Place the jack under the jacking point and  
crank it up towards the car floor. Check  
that the jack sits securely in the  
anchorage. Then adjust the jack so that  
its foot is positioned vertically under the  
anchorage. See illustration. Do not place  
wood blocks or the like under the jack as  
you will not achieve full bearing capacity.  
– Check that the new tyre has the correct  
amount of pressure.  
NOTE! There are two different types of wheel  
bolts depending on whether or not your car  
has steel or aluminium rims; bolts used with  
aluminium rims have a loose, rotating ring.  
Bolts used with steel rims have no rotating  
ring.  
WARNING!  
If the jack is positioned incorrectly, the car  
could fall. Risk of injury!  
Make sure to use the correct type of bolt. If  
you are unsure, check with the nearest Volvo  
workshop.  
NQS  
Wheels and tyres  
Emergency puncture repair  
NOTE! The emergency puncture repair kit is  
only intended for sealing tyres with a  
puncture in the tread.  
The emergency puncture repair kit has limited  
abilities to seal tyres which have punctures in  
the wall of the tyre. 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 are found under the  
floor in the cargo area.  
12 V sockets for the compressor are located  
by the centre console in the front, by the rear  
seat and in the cargo area. Choose the  
electrical socket that is nearest the punctured  
tyre.  
Cars seating five  
Cars seating seven  
General  
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  
sealing fluid has the ability to effectively seal  
tyres which have punctures in the tread.  
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Cars which do not have a spare wheel 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 sealing liquid.  
WARNING!  
The sealing fluid may cause irritation 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 sealing fluid should be  
replaced before the best-before date has  
expired or after the emergency repair kit has  
been used. Puncture repair kit replacement,  
see page 151 for information on canister  
replacement.  
Taking out the emergency puncture  
repair kit  
– Fold the rear edge of the floor mat  
forward.  
– Lift up the emergency puncture repair kit.  
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Certain variants and markets  
NQT  
Wheels and tyres  
Emergency puncture repair  
– Pump up the tyre to the pressure  
specified on the tyre pressure label.  
– Turn off the compressor, the switch (2)  
should be in position 0. Detach the air  
hose and unplug the lead. Replace the  
valve’s dust cap.  
– Put the lead (5) and air hose (4) into the  
side compartment (3).  
– Put the puncture repair kit back under the  
floor in the cargo area.  
– The compressor should not run for more  
than ten 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.  
Inflating tyres  
Set up the warning triangle if a tyre must be  
inflated in an area close to traffic.  
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.  
– Ensure that the orange switch (2) is in  
position 0 and take out the lead (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 lead (5) to one of the car’s  
12 V sockets.  
– Start the engine. The car must be in a  
well-ventilated place.  
– Start the compressor by flicking the  
switch (2) to position I.  
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– Connect the lead (5) to one of the car’s  
12 V sockets.  
increase temporarily up to a maximum of  
4 bar while the sealing liquid is being  
pumped in. After about one minute, the  
pressure will drop and the pressure  
gauge show 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 ten minutes of  
pumping, the compressor should be  
turned off so it does not overheat.  
– Undo the air hose (4) from the air valve  
and put the dust cap back on. Unplug the  
lead (5) from the electrical socket. Fold  
the orange-coloured part (7) back into its  
original position and secure the catch (6).  
Keep the emergency repair kit in a safe  
place in the car.  
Sealing punctured tyres  
Set up the warning triangle if emergency tyre  
repairs must be carried out in an area where  
there is other traffic.  
– Release the safety catch (6) and turn the  
orange-coloured part (7) 90 degrees to  
the vertical position, until a click is heard.  
– Start the engine. The car must be in a  
well-ventilated place.  
– 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 switch (2) is in  
position 0 and take out the lead (5) and  
air hose (4) from the side  
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.  
compartment (3).  
– Screw the air hose’s valve connection to  
the bottom of the thread on the tyre’s air  
valve.  
– Start the compressor by flicking the  
switch (2) to position I. The pressure may  
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Wheels and tyres  
Emergency puncture repair  
– Connect the lead (5) to the 12 V power  
point. Read the pressure on the  
WARNING!  
Never stand next to the tyre when the  
compressor is running. Be particularly  
observant of the tyre walls. If cracks,  
irregularities or other damage appears,  
turn off the compressor immediately.  
Under these circumstances your journey  
should not continue. Contact an  
authorised tyre centre.  
compressor. If the tyre pressure is below  
1.3 bar, the tyre has not been sufficiently  
well sealed. The journey should not be  
continued 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 stated on the tyre pressure  
label, see page 141 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. Detach the air  
hose and unplug the lead. Replace the  
valve’s dust cap.  
– Immediately drive about 3 km, at a  
maximum speed of 80 km/h, to allow the  
sealing fluid to seal the tyre well.  
WARNING!  
You should not drive faster than 80 km/h  
after the emergency tyre repair kit has  
been used. The temporarily sealed tyre  
must be changed as soon as possible  
(maximum driving distance: 200 km).  
– Put the lead (5) and air hose (4) into the  
side compartment (3).  
– Put the puncture repair kit back under the  
floor in the cargo area.  
The compressor should not run for more than  
ten minutes at a time. Let it cool afterwards as  
there is a risk of overheating.  
– Check the tyre pressure again:  
NOTE! Do not raise the orange-coloured  
part (7) when only the compressor is to be  
used for inflation.  
NOTE! The canister with sealant and hose  
should be replaced after use.  
– Connect the air hose (4) to the air valve  
on the tyre.  
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Wheels and tyres  
– Check that the seal (7) on the new  
Changing the sealing fluid  
canister  
WARNING!  
canister is not damaged. Screw the  
canister into place.  
– Refit the case (3). Check that the case is  
correctly fitted. Screw it on with the  
screws (2).  
– Affix the speed label (4) and new date  
label (1) to the tyre repair kit.  
Treat the removed canister as hazardous  
waste.  
Ensure the compressor is not connected  
to the 12 V socket when the canister is  
changed.  
The canister of sealing fluid should be  
changed before the best-before date has  
expired, see date label (1), or after the tyre  
has been sealed. After use, the canister (6)  
with holder (8) and air hose (10) should be  
changed.  
Before the best-before date has  
expired  
– Undo the two screws (2) on the orange-  
coloured case (3).  
– Remove the speed label (4) and date  
label (1), and open the safety catch (5).  
Loosen the case (3) and take it off.  
– Unscrew and remove the canister (6).  
Important!  
Read the safety instructions on the  
bottom of the canister.  
Changing the canister and hose after  
use  
– Undo the two screws (2) on the orange-  
coloured case (3).  
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Wheels and tyres  
Emergency puncture repair  
– Remove the speed label (4) and date  
label (1), and open the safety catch (5).  
Loosen the case (3) and take it off.  
– Push down the button (8) while turning  
the canister (6) and the holder (9)  
clockwise. Remove them.  
– Pull out the air hose (10).  
– Wipe off remaining sealing fluid with a rag  
or scrape it away if it is has already dried.  
– Fit a new air hose (10). Check that it is  
fitted correctly.  
– 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 a click is heard.  
– Refit the case (3). Check that the case is  
correctly fitted. Screw it on with the  
screws (2).  
– Affix the speed label (4) and new date  
label (1) to the tyre repair kit.  
The empty canister and air hose can be  
treated as normal waste.  
NRO  

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