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WHEELS AND TIRES

Snow tires

Tread depth

Snow chains

Road conditions with ice, slush and low tem-

peratures place considerably higher demands

on tires than summer conditions. Volvo there-

fore recommends not driving on snow tires

that have a tread depth of less than 4 mm

(0.15 inch).

Snow tires are designed for winter driving

conditions.

Using snow chains and/or snow tires can

help improve traction in winter driving condi-

tions.

Volvo does not recommend use of snow

chains on wheel dimensions larger than

18 inches.

Volvo recommends snow tires with specific

dimensions. The tire dimensions vary depend-

ing on engine type. When driving with snow

tires, the correct type of tires must be moun-

ted on all four wheels.

Related information

WARNING

When changing wheels (p. 530)

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NOTE

Use Volvo genuine snow chains or equiva-

lent snow chains that are suitable for the

vehicle model and the tire and wheel sizes.

Only one-sided snow chains are permit-

ted.

Winter driving (p. 421)

Contact a Volvo dealer for advice on the

best choice of rims and tires.

Tread wear indicator (p. 519)

Tips for changing snow tires

When switching between regular tires and

snow tires, mark the tires according to which

side they were mounted on, e.g. L for left and

R for right.

If uncertain about snow chains, Volvo rec-

ommends contacting an authorized Volvo

workshop. Use of the wrong snow chains

could cause serious damage to the vehicle

and result in an accident.

Studded tires

Studded tires should be broken in by driving

500–1000 km (300–600 miles) slowly and

gently to help the studs settle properly in the

tires. This gives the tire, and especially the

studs, a longer service life.

NOTE

Regulations regarding the use of studded

tires vary from country to country.

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Tire sealing system¹⁴

The temporary tire sealing system can be

used to seal a puncture in a tire or to check

and adjust the pressure in the tire.

The handling of the vehicle can be

adversely affected when driving with

chains. Avoid fast or sharp turns as

well as locked wheel braking.

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CAUTION

Snow chains can be used on the vehicle,

with the following restrictions:

Always follow the manufacturer's

installation instructions carefully. Install

chains as tightly as possible and

retighten periodically.

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Some types of strap-on chains affect

brake components and therefore must

NOT be used.

Models equipped with a spare wheel¹⁵do not

have the tire sealing system.

WARNING

Only put snow chains on the front

wheels (also applies to all-wheel drive

vehicles).

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California Proposition 65

Consult a Volvo retailer for more information

about snow chains.

Operating, servicing and maintaining a pas-

senger vehicle can expose you to chemi-

cals including engine exhaust, carbon mon-

oxide, phthalates, and lead, which are

known to the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or other reproduc-

tive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid

breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine

except as necessary, service your vehicle in

a well ventilated area and wear gloves or

wash your hands frequently when servicing

your vehicle. For more information go to

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-

vehicle.

Related information

If accessory, aftermarket or "custom"

tires and wheels with different dimen-

sions than the original tires and wheels

are used, snow chains in some cases

may NOT be used. Sufficient distance

between the chains and brakes, sus-

pension and body components must

be maintained.

Winter driving (p. 421)

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Check local regulations regarding the

use of snow chains before installing.

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Never exceed the snow chain manu-

facturer's specified maximum speed

limit. Under no circumstances should

you exceed 50 km/h (30 mph).

The tire sealing system consists of a compres-

sor and a bottle containing sealing compound.

The sealing functions as a temporary repair.

Avoid bumps, holes or sharp turns

when driving with snow chains.

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Avoid driving on surfaces without

snow as this wears out both the snow

chains and the tires.

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Sealing compound expiration date

The sealing compound bottle must be

replaced if its expiration date has passed (see

the decal on the bottle). Handle the old bottle

as hazardous waste.

Using the tire sealing system

NOTE

The temporary tire sealing system (TMK¹⁶

)

The sealing compound effectively seals

tires with punctures in the tread but may

not be able to fully seal tires with punctu-

res in the sidewall. Do not use the tire seal-

ing system on tires with large tears, cracks

or similar damage.

can be used to seal a puncture in a tire.

Overview

Related information

Using the tire sealing system (p. 539)

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Inflate tires with the compressor included

in the tire sealing system (p. 543)

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NOTE

Tires (p. 516)

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The compressor is intended for temporary

tire sealing and is approved by Volvo.

Location

The tire sealing system is located in a foam

block under the floor of the cargo compart-

ment.

Electrical cable

Hose

Air release valve

Protective hose cover

Speed limit sticker

Bottle holder (orange cover)

Air pressure gauge

Certain models only.

Not available on all models.

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Sealing compound bottle

Switch

the upper and lower eyelids. Get medi-

cal attention if symptoms occur.

WARNING

Please keep the following points in mind

when using the tire sealing system:

Inhalation: Move the exposed person

to fresh air. If irritation persists, get

medical attention.

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Connecting

The sealing compound bottle (no. 8 in

the illustration) contains 1) rubber latex,

natural and 2) ethanediol. These sub-

stances are harmful if swallowed.

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Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting

unless directed to do so by medical

personnel. Get medical attention.

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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Disposal: Dispose of this material and

its container at a hazardous or special

waste collection point.

Precautions:

WARNING

Keep out of reach of children.

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Do not remove the bottle while the tire

sealing system is being used.

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Do not ingest the contents.

Do not remove the hose while the tire

sealing system is being used.

Avoid prolonged or repeated contact

with the skin. Remove any clothing

that has come into contact with seal-

ant.

NOTE

Do not break the seal of the bottle before

use. The seal is broken automatically when

the bottle is screwed into place.

1. Turn on the vehicle's hazard warning

flashers if the tire sealing system is to be

used in an area with traffic.

Wash thoroughly after handling.

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First aid:

If the puncture was caused by a nail or

similar object, do not remove it. It will help

seal the hole.

Skin: Wash affected areas of the skin

with soap and water. Get medical

attention if symptoms occur.

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Eyes: Flush with plenty of water for

least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting

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Temporary Mobility Kit

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2. Peel off the speed limit sticker from the

side of the compressor. Affix the decal to a

clearly visible location on the windshield

to remind the driver not to exceed this

speed limit. Do not drive faster than

80 km/h (50 mph) while using a tire that

has been temporarily repaired with the tire

sealing system.

6. Unscrew the tire's valve cap and screw

the hose's valve connector as far as possi-

ble onto the valve.

8. Start the compressor by moving the

switch to the I (On) position.

WARNING

Be sure the air release valve on the com-

pressor's hose is completely closed.

Never stand next to a tire being inflated

with the compressor. If cracks, bulges, etc.

form on the tire, switch off the compressor

immediately. The vehicle should not be

driven. Call roadside assistance to have the

vehicle towed to a workshop for inspec-

tion/replacement of the tire. Volvo recom-

mends an authorized workshop.

7. Connect the electrical cable to the nearest

12 V outlet and start the vehicle.

3. Make sure the switch is in the 0 (Off)

position and take out the electric cable

and the hose.

NOTE

Make sure that none of the vehicle's other

12 V sockets are used while the compres-

sor is running.

4. Unscrew the orange cover on the com-

pressor and unscrew the cap on the seal-

ing compound bottle.

NOTE

When the compressor first starts, air pres-

sure may temporarily increase up to 6 bar

(88 psi) but should decrease again after

approximately 30 seconds.

WARNING

5. Screw the bottle onto the bottle holder as

far as possible.

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle while the engine is running.

The bottle and the bottle holder are equip-

ped with catches to help prevent the seal-

ing compound from leaking. Once the bot-

tle is screwed into place into the bottle

holder, it cannot be unscrewed. The bottle

can only be removed by a workshop¹⁷.

WARNING

9. Inflate the tire for 7 minutes.

Inhaling exhaust fumes could lead to seri-

ous injury. Never leave the engine running

in an enclosed space or a space without

sufficient ventilation.

CAUTION

To help avoid overheating, the compressor

should never be used for more than

10 minutes at a time.

WARNING

Do not unscrew the bottle. It is equipped

with a catch to prevent leakage.

An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.

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|| 10. Switch off the compressor and check the

inflation pressure using the air pressure

gauge. The inflation pressure should be

between 1.8 bar (22 psi) and 3.5 bar

(51 psi). If the inflation pressure is too

high, use the air release valve to release

air.

13. Put the protective hose cover onto the

hose to help prevent leakage of any resid-

ual sealing compound. Return the equip-

ment to the cargo compartment.

16. Check the inflation pressure on the air

pressure gauge.

If the pressure is under 1.3 bar (19 psi),

the tire is not sufficiently sealed. The

vehicle should not be driven. Call road-

side assistance to have the vehicle

towed.

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14. Immediately drive the vehicle at least

3 km (2 miles) at a maximum speed of

80 km/h (50 mph) to allow the sealing

compound to seal the tire, and then

recheck the inflation pressure.

If the inflation pressure is higher than

1.3 bar (19 psi), the tire must be inflated

to the inflation pressure specified on

the tire pressure decal on the driver's

side door pillar (1 bar = 100 kPa =

14.5 psi). If the inflation pressure is too

high, use the air release valve to release

air.

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WARNING

If pressure falls below 1.8 bar (22 psi), the

hole in the tire may be too large. The vehi-

cle should not be driven. Call roadside

assistance to have the vehicle towed to a

workshop for inspection/replacement of

the tire. Volvo recommends an authorized

workshop.

WARNING

During the tire's first revolution, some seal-

ing compound may spray out of the punc-

ture hole. Before driving away, make sure

that no one is near the vehicle who could

be sprayed with sealing compound. Make

sure no one is within 2 meters(7 feet) of

the vehicle.

WARNING

11. Switch off the compressor and remove

the electrical cable.

Check inflation pressure regularly.

12. Unscrew the hose from the tire's valve and

screw the valve cap back on.

15. Rechecking the inflation pressure

Volvo recommends driving to the nearest

authorized Volvo workshop to have the tire

replaced/repaired. Inform the workshop that

the tire contains sealing compound.

Connect the hose to the tire's valve and

screw the hose connector onto the valve

as far as possible. The compressor must

be switched off.

NOTE

After inflating a tire, always replace the

valve cap to help prevent valve damage

caused by gravel, dirt, etc.

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The sealing compound bottle and the hose

must be replaced after use. Volvo recom-

mends contacting an authorized Volvo work-

shop for replacement.

Use plastic valve caps only. Metal caps

could corrode and become difficult to

remove.

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4. Start the compressor by moving the

Inflate tires with the compressor

included in the tire sealing system

The vehicle's original tires can be inflated

using the compressor in the tire sealing sys-

tem.

1. The compressor must be switched off.

Make sure that the switch is in the 0 (Off)

position and take out the electrical cable

and the hose.

WARNING

switch to the I (On) position.

After using the tire sealing system, the

vehicle should not be driven farther than

approximately 200 km (120 miles).

CAUTION

Risk of overheating. The compressor

should not be running for longer than 10

minutes at a time.

NOTE

The compressor is an electric device. Fol-

low local regulations for disposal.

5. Inflate the tire to the pressure specified on

the tire pressure decal on the driver's side

door pillar. If the inflation pressure is too

high, use the air release valve to release

air.

2. Unscrew the tire's valve cap and screw

the hose's valve connector as far as possi-

ble onto the valve.

Related information

Recommended tire pressure (p. 525)

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Be sure the air release valve on the com-

pressor's hose is completely closed.

Tire sealing system (p. 538)

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6. Switch off the compressor. Remove the

hose and the electrical cable.

Inflate tires with the compressor included

in the tire sealing system (p. 543)

3. Connect the electrical cable to the nearest

12 V outlet and start the vehicle.

7. Screw the valve cap back onto the tire.

WARNING

NOTE

Inhaling exhaust fumes could lead to seri-

ous injury. Never leave the engine running

in an enclosed space or a space without

sufficient ventilation.

After inflating a tire, always replace the

valve cap to help prevent valve damage

caused by gravel, dirt, etc.

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Use plastic valve caps only. Metal caps

could corrode and become difficult to

remove.

WARNING

Never leave children unattended in the

vehicle while the engine is running.

NOTE

The compressor is an electric device. Fol-

low local regulations for disposal.

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Gross vehicle weight (GVW)

The vehicle's curb weight + cargo + passen-

gers.

Related information

Determining the vehicle's

permitted weight

Properly loading your vehicle will provide

maximum return of vehicle design perform-

ance.

Recommended tire pressure (p. 525)

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Using the tire sealing system (p. 539)

Tire sealing system (p. 538)

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Steps for Determining Correct Load

Limit

1. Locate the statement "the combined

weight of occupants and cargo should

never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs." on your

vehicle's placard.

Weight designations

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:

2. Determine the combined weight of the

driver and passengers that will be riding in

your vehicle.

3. Subtract the combined weight of the

driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX

lbs.

Curb weight

The weight of the vehicle including a full tank

of fuel and all standard equipment. It does not

include passengers, cargo, or optional equip-

ment.

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 luggage

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,

towbar weight is also part of cargo weight.

Permissible axle weight

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.

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.

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6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load

from your trailer will be transferred to your

vehicle. Consult this manual to determine

how this reduces the available cargo and

luggage load capacity of your vehicle.

WARNING

Exceeding the permissible axle weight,

gross vehicle weight, or any other

weight rating limits can cause tire over-

heating resulting in permanent defor-

mation or catastrophic failure.

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Do not use replacement tires with

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.

Related information

Loading recommendations (p. 555)

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