2006 VOLVO XC90 TPMS

2006 VOLVO XC90
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VOLVO XC90
Wheels and tires

pg. 111 Wheels and tires
General information112
Tire inflation pressure tables116
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - option on certain U.S. models\
only117
Tire designations119
Glossary of tire terminology120
Vehicle loading121
Uniform Tire Quality Grading122
Snow chains, snow tire, studded tires123
Temporary Spare124
Changing wheels125
Tire sealing system (option on certain models)130
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General information
General information
Your vehicle is equipped with tires according to the vehicle's tire info\
rmation placard on the Bpillar (the
structural member at the side of the vehicle, at the rear of the driver'\
s door opening), or on the inside of
the fuel filler door on Canadian models.
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Temporary spare tire
T155/85R18 61 (420)
61 (420)
a. These weights include the weight of all occupants of the car plus car\
go.
Optional tire pressure. These inflation pressures may only be used when \
the vehicle is not fully loaded. Optional cold tire pressure that may only be used for vehicle loads up t\
o 495 lbs (225 kg).
Tire size Front, psi (kPa) Rear, psi (kPa)
XC90
225/70R16
235/65R17
235/60R18
255/50R19 32 (220)
32 (220)
Temporary spare tire
T155/85R18 61 (420)
61 (420)
NOTE: The optional tire pressure shown in the table above may not be used on \
XC90s equipped with
the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (option as available). Vehicles wi\
th this system must use the
standard tire pressure listed in the table in the left column (39 psi/2\
70 kPa).
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - option on certain U.S. models\
only
The tire pressure monitoring system uses sensors mounted in the tire val\
ves to check inflation pressure
levels. When the vehicle is moving at a speed of 20 mph (30 km/h) or f\
aster, these sensors transmit
inflation pressure data to a receiver located in the vehicle.
USA - FCC ID: MRXTG315AM04
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject\
to the following conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device mu\
st accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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WARNING!
The TPMS system uses a radio frequency of 315 MHz. Accessory electrical \
equipment using the
same frequency could interfere with TPMS and should not be installed in \
the vehicle. Please consult
your Volvo retailer, a qualified Volvo service technician, or the access\
ory equipment's supplier for
further information.
When low inflation pressure is detected, TPMS will light up the tire pre\
ssure warning light (
) (also
referred to as a telltale) in the instrument panel, and will display a \
message in the text window. The
wording of this message is determined by the degree of inflation pressur\
e loss.
NOTE: If a fault occurs in TPMS, the tire pressure warning light will flash fo\
r approximately 1 minute
and TIRE PRESS SYST SERVICE REQUIRED will be displayed.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthl\
y when cold and inflated to the
inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicl\
e placard or tire inflation
pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the\
size indicated on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label, you should consult the appropriate sec\
tion of this owner's manual to
determine the proper tire inflation pressure.) When the low tire pressu\
re telltale is illuminated, one or
more of your tires is significantly underinflated. You should stop and c\
heck your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a signific\
antly underinflated tire causes the
tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also redu\
ces fuel efficiency and tire tread
life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Your v\
ehicle has also been equipped
with a TPMS malfunction telltale to indicate when the system is not oper\
ating properly. When the
malfunction telltale is illuminated, the system may not be able to detec\
t or signal low tire pressure as
intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, includin\
g the installation of
incompatible replacement tires on the vehicle. Always check the TPMS mal\
function telltale after
replacing one or more tires on your vehicle to ensure that the replaceme\
nt tires are compatible with the
TPMS.
NOTE: TPMS indicates low tire pressure but does not replace normal tire maint\
enance. For information
on correct tire pressure, please refer to the table on
page 116, or consult your Volvo retailer.
Erasing warning messages
When a low tire pressure warning message has been displayed, and the tir\
e pressure warning light has
come on:
1. Use a tire pressure gauge to check the inflation pressure of all four\
tires.
2. Re-inflate the tire(s) to the correct pressure (consult the tire p\
ressure placard or the table on
page 116).
3. Drive the car for at least one minute at a speed of 20 mph (30 km/h)\
or faster.
This will erase the warning text and the warning light will go out.
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Changing tires
Please note the following when changing or replacing the factory install\
ed TPMS wheels/tires on the
vehicle:
l Only the factory-mounted wheels are equipped with TPMS sensors in the va\
lves.
l If the vehicle is equipped with a temporary spare tire, this tire does n\
ot have a TPMS sensor.
l If winter wheels without TPMS sensors are mounted on the vehicle, TIRE P\
RESS SYST SERVICE
REQUIRED will be displayed each time the vehicle is driven above 25 mph \
(40 km/h) for 10 minutes or
more.
l Once TPMS sensors are properly installed, the warning message should not\
reappear.
l Volvo recommends that TPMS sensors be fitted on all wheels used on the v\
ehicle. Volvo does not
recommend moving sensors back and forth between sets of wheels.
CAUTION
When inflating tires with TPMS valves, press the pump's mouthpiece strai\
ght onto the valve to help
avoid bending or otherwise damaging the valve.
WARNING!
Incorrect inflation pressure could lead to tire failure, resulting in a \
loss of control of the
vehicle.
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