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Driving with snow chains may have a

negative effect on the car's driving

characteristics. Avoid fast or sharp

turns, as well as braking with locked

wheels.

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Emergency puncture repair kit

IMPORTANT

The emergency puncture repair kit⁸, is used

to seal a puncture as well as to check and

adjust the air pressure in the tyre.

Snow chains can be used on the car with

the following restrictions:

Always follow the mounting instruc-

tions from the manufacturer carefully.

Fit the chains as tensioned as possible

and tension them at regular intervals.

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Cars equipped with spare tyre* do not have

the puncture repair kit.

The puncture repair kit consists of a compres-

sor and a bottle with sealing fluid. The sealing

works as a temporary repair.

Some types of chain that are firmly

tensioned affect brake components

and must therefore NOT be used.

Snow chains must only be used on the

front wheels (also applies to all-wheel

drive cars).

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You can obtain more information on snow

chains from a Volvo dealer.

NOTE

In some cases, snow chains must NOT

be used, such as if accessory, after-

market or "special" tyres and wheels

are fitted that have a different size to

the original tyres and wheels. Suffi-

cient distance must be maintained

between the chains and brakes, sus-

pension and body components.

Related information

The sealing fluid is effective at sealing tyres

with tread punctures but has limited ability

to seal tyres with sidewall punctures. Do

not use the emergency puncture repair kit

on tyres displaying larger slits, cracks or

similar damage.

Winter driving (p. 432)

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Check local regulations with regard to

using snow chains before fitting them.

NOTE

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The compressor is intended for temporary

emergency puncture repair and is

approved by Volvo.

Never exceed the chain manufacturer's

specified maximum speed. You must

never exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) under

any circumstances.

Location

Avoid bumps, holes or sharp turns

when driving with snow chains.

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The puncture repair kit is located in the foam

block under the cargo area floor.

Avoid driving on bare ground as this

wears out both the snow chains and

tyres.

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* Option/accessory.

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Sealing fluid bottle

Bottle opening

Using a puncture repair kit

The emergency puncture repair kit (TMK⁹)

can be used to seal a puncture. Read through

all instructions before use.

Connection for bottle

Air hose

Overview

Connection valve

Connecting

Sealing fluid expiry date

The bottle of sealing fluid must be replaced if

the bottle's expiry date has passed (see the

decal on the bottle). Treat the old bottle as

environmentally hazardous waste.

Label, maximum permitted speed

Switch

Related information

Using a puncture repair kit (p. 545)

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Inflating tyres with the compressor from

the puncture repair kit (p. 549)

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Electrical cable

Tyres (p. 526)

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Bottle bracket

Pressure reducing valve

Pressure gauge

Decal, warning for wheel cover

Temporary Mobility Kit (TMK)

Temporary Mobility Kit

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Inhalation: Move the exposed person

to fresh air. If irritation persists, get

medical attention.

2. Detach the decal for maximum permitted

speed that is affixed on one side of the

compressor. Affix it visibly on the wind-

screen as a reminder to observe the speed

limit. You should not drive faster than

80 km/h (50 mph) after the emergency

tyre repair kit has been used.

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WARNING

Please keep the following points in mind

when using the tyre sealing system:

Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting

unless directed to do so by medical

personnel. Get medical attention.

The sealing fluid bottle contains 1) rub-

ber latex, natural and 2) ethanediol.

These substances are harmful if swal-

lowed.

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Disposal: Dispose of this material and

its container at a hazardous or special

waste collection point.

In addition, remove the warning decal and

attach it firmly to the side of the wheel so

that it doesn't fall off.

The contents of this bottle may cause

allergic skin reactions or otherwise be

potentially harmful to the respiratory

tract, the skin, the central nervous sys-

tem, and the eyes.

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3. Check that the switch is in position 0

(Off), and locate the electrical cable and

the air hose.

WARNING

Do not remove the bottle or air hose when

the puncture repair kit is being used.

Precautions:

4. Fit the sealing fluid bottle in the compres-

sor so that the red arrows on the com-

pressor and bottle meet, and then turn

clockwise until it clicks.

Store out of the reach of children.

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1. Preparations

Harmful if ingested.

Set up the warning triangle and activate

the hazard warning lights if a tyre is being

sealed in a trafficked location.

Avoid prolonged or repeated contact

with the skin. If sealing fluid has come

into contact with your clothes, remove

them.

The bottle is equipped with a non-return

valve which means that the fluid does not

come out unless it is fitted in the com-

pressor.

If the puncture was caused by a nail or

similar, allow this to remain in the tyre. It

helps to seal the hole.

Wash thoroughly after handling.

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First aid:

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

and turn clockwise until it clicks.

Skin: Wash affected areas of skin with

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soap and water. Get medical attention

if symptoms occur.

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

the air hose's valve connection to the bot-

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

Eyes: Flush with plenty of water for

least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting

the upper and lower eyelids. Get medi-

cal attention if symptoms occur.

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7. Begin puncture repair

8. Start the compressor by flicking the

10. Switch off the compressor to check the

pressure on the pressure gauge. Minimum

pressure is 1.8 bar (22 psi) and maximum

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

pressure reducing valve if the tyre pres-

sure is too high.

switch to position I (On).

Connect the electrical cable to the closest

12 V socket and start the car.

When the compressor starts, the pressure

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

pressure drops after about 30 seconds.

NOTE

Make sure that none of the other 12 V

sockets is in use when the compressor is

operating.

To access the pressure reducing valve, the

sealing fluid bottle must first be removed.

Remove the bottle in the following order:

WARNING

Never stand next to the tyre when the

compressor is running. If cracks or uneven-

ness arise then the compressor must be

switched off immediately. The journey

should not be continued. Call roadside

assistance for recovery to a tyre centre.

Volvo recommends an authorised tyre cen-

tre.

1. Remove the air hose from the tyre

valve.

WARNING

Do not leave children in the car without

supervision when the engine is running.

2. Remove the air hose from the bottle.

3. Remove the bottle from the compres-

sor.

WARNING

4. Refit the air hose directly in the com-

pressor.

9. Inflate the tyre for 7 minutes.

Inhaling car exhaust fumes could result in

danger to life. Never leave the engine run-

ning in sealed areas or areas that lack suffi-

cient ventilation.

5. Refit the air hose to the tyre valve.

IMPORTANT

6. Release air using the pressure reducing

valve.

The compressor must not be operated for

longer than 10 minutes - risk of overheat-

ing.

WARNING

If the pressure is below 1.8 bar (22 psi)

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

ney should not be continued. Call roadside

assistance for recovery to a tyre centre.

Volvo recommends an authorised tyre cen-

tre.

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|| 11. Switch off the compressor and detach the

15. Follow-up inspection

The sealing fluid bottle and hose must be

replaced after use. Volvo recommends that

these replacements be performed by an

authorised Volvo workshop.

electrical cable.

Connect the air hose on the tyre valve and

screw in the valve connection to the bot-

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

pressor must be switched off.

12. Unscrew the air hose from the tyre valve

and refit the dust cap on the tyre.

WARNING

NOTE

16. Read the tyre pressure on the pressure

gauge.

Maximum mileage with tyres containing

sealing fluid is 200 km (120 miles).

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

tyre is insufficiently sealed. The journey

should not be continued. Call roadside

assistance for recovery.

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NOTE

Only use plastic dust caps. Metal dust

caps can rust and become difficult to

unscrew.

The compressor is an electrical device. Fol-

low local regulations related to waste man-

agement.

If the tyre pressure is higher than

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

ted to the pressure specified in accord-

ance with the tyre pressure label on the

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

= 14.5 psi). Release air using the pres-

sure reducing valve if the tyre pressure

is too high.

13. Clean the air hose before putting it away

and be careful that there is no leakage of

sealing fluid.

Related information

Recommended tyre pressure (p. 532)

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

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

(50 mph) so that the sealing fluid can seal

the tyre, and then perform a follow-up

check.

Emergency puncture repair kit (p. 544)

Inflating tyres with the compressor from

the puncture repair kit (p. 549)

WARNING

Check the tyre pressure regularly.

WARNING

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.

Sealant will spurt out of the puncture dur-

ing the first few rotations of the tyre. Make

sure that nobody is standing near the car

and gets the sealing fluid splashed onto

them when the car is driven away. The dis-

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

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4. Connect the electrical cable to the closest

12 V socket and start the car.

8. Refit the dust cap on the tyre.

Inflating tyres with the compressor

from the puncture repair kit

NOTE

The car's original tyres can be inflated using

the compressor in the emergency puncture

repair kit.

1. The compressor must be switched off.

Make sure that the switch is in position 0

(Off), and take out the electrical cable and

the air hose.

WARNING

After a tyre has been inflated, always

refit the dust cap in order to avoid dam-

age to the valve from gravel, dirt, etc.

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Inhaling car exhaust fumes could result in

danger to life. Never leave the engine run-

ning in sealed areas or areas that lack suffi-

cient ventilation.

Only use plastic dust caps. Metal dust

caps can rust and become difficult to

unscrew.

2. Attach the air hose directly into the com-

pressor's bottle bracket and turn clock-

wise until it clicks.

WARNING

Do not leave children in the car without

supervision when the engine is running.

NOTE

Move the warning decal to the side of the

compressor. It does not need to be

attached to the wheel cover unless the

sealing fluid is used.

The compressor is an electrical device. Fol-

low local regulations related to waste man-

agement.

5. Start the compressor by flicking the

switch to position I (On).

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

the air hose's valve connection to the bot-

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

IMPORTANT

Related information

Risk of overheating. The compressor must

not run for more than 10 minutes.

Recommended tyre pressure (p. 532)

Using a puncture repair kit (p. 545)

Emergency puncture repair kit (p. 544)

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6. Inflate the tyre to the pressure specified

on the tyre pressure label on the driver

side door pillar. Release air using the pres-

sure reducing valve if the tyre pressure is

too high.

7. Switch off the compressor. Detach the air

hose and the electrical cable.

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