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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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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.
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.
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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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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 wheel15 do 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
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
The temporary tire sealing system (TMK16
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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
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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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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).
Risk of overheating. The compressor
should not be running for longer than 10
minutes at a time.
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.
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6. Switch off the compressor. Remove the
hose and the electrical cable.
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
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.
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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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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