
Tire inflation pressure table - U.S. models
The following tire pressures are recommended by Volvo for your vehicle. Refer to the tire inflation placard  for
information specific to the tires installed on your vehicle at the factory.Cold tire pressures up to five persons
Tire size Front,  psi (kPa)Rear, psi (kPa)
S60
195/65R15
205/55R16
215/55R16
235/45R17
235/45R17  SSRFT
1
35 (240) 35 (240)
235/40R18 39 (270)39 (270)
Temporary  spare tire
T125/80R17 61 (420)
61 (420)
S60 R
235/45R17
235/40R18 39 (270)
39 (270)
Temporary  spare tire
T115/85R18 61 (420)
61 (420)
1. Self supporting run  flat  tires. See page 150 for  more information.
Load ratings
The load ratings in the tables above translate as follows:
91 =  1365 lbs (615 kg), 93 =  1433 lbs (650 kg), 99 =  1709 lbs (755 kg)
Speed ratings
The speed ratings in the tables translate as follows:
M =  81 mph (130 km/h), V= 149 mph (240 km/h), W=  168 mph (270 km/h)
See  also page 151
 for an  explanation of the designations on the sidewall of the tire.
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Tire inflation pressure table - Canadian models
The following tire pressures are recommended by Volvo for your vehicle. Refer to the tire inflation placard  for
information specific to the tires installed on your vehicle at the factory.
Tire size Cold tire pressures
up to five persons
psi (kPa)Optional pressure
up to three persons
psi (kPa)
  FrontRearFront Rear
S60
195/65R15
205/55R16
215/55R16
235/45R17 38 (260)
38 (260)32 (220) 32 (220)
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235/40R1839(270)39(270)35 (240) 35 (240)
Temporary  spare tire
T125/80R17 61 (420)
61 (420)61 (420) 61 (420)
S60 R
235/45R17
235/40R18 39(270)
39(270)35 (240) 35 (240)
Temporary  spare tire
T115/85R18 61 (420)
61 (420)61 (420) 61 (420)
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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 valves to check inflation pressure levels. When
the vehicle is moving at a  speed of approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) or faster, 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 must  accept any  interference received,  including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
When low inflation pressure is detected, TPMS will light up the tire pressure 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 pressure loss.
NOTE:  If a  fault occurs in TPMS, the tire pressure warning light will flash  for approximately 1 minute and  TIRE
PRESS  SYST  SERVICE REQUIRED will be  displayed.
Each tire, including the spare (if  provided), should be  checked monthly when cold and  inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle 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
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an  added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a  tire pressure monitoring  system (TPMS) that
illuminates  a  low tire pressure telltale when one  or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates,  you should stop and  check your tires as soon as possible, and  inflate
them to the proper pressure. Driving on a  significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat  and  can lead to
tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and  tire tread life, and  may affect the vehicle's handling and
stopping  ability.
Please note that the TPMS is not a  substitute for proper tire maintenance, and  it is the driver's responsibility  to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level  to trigger illumination of the TPMS low
tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a  TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating
properly. The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined  with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will flash  for approximately one  minute and  then remain continuously illuminated. This
sequence will continue  upon subsequent  vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction
indicator is illuminated, the system may not be  able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.  TPMS
malfunctions may occur for a  variety of reasons, including the installation  of replacement  or alternate  tires or wheels
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on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from  functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after
replacing one  or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement  or alternate  tires and  wheels allow
the TPMS to continue  to function properly.
NOTE:
 TPMS indicates low tire pressure but does not replace  normal tire maintenance. For information on correct tire
pressure, please refer  to the tables on pages 146 and  147
, or consult your Volvo retailer.
Erasing warning messages
When a  low tire pressure warning message has been displayed, and  the tire pressure warning light has come on:
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System  (TPMS) - option on certain U.S. models only
- Use a  tire pressure gauge to check the inflation pressure of all four tires.
- Re-inflate the tire(s) to the correct pressure (consult the tire pressure placard  or the tables on pages 146 and  147
).
- Drive the vehicle for several minutes at a  speed of 20 mph (30 km/h) or faster.
This will erase the warning text and  the warning light will go out.
WARNING!
Incorrect inflation pressure could lead to tire failure, resulting in a  loss of control of the vehicle.
Changing wheels with TPMS
Please note the following when changing or replacing the factory installed TPMS wheels/ tires on the vehicle:
 Only the factory-mounted wheels are equipped with TPMS sensors  in the valves.
 If the vehicle is equipped with a  temporary spare tire, this  tire does not have a  TPMS sensor.
 If wheels without TPMS sensors  are mounted on the vehicle, TIRE PRESS  SYST  SERVICE REQUIRED will be
displayed each time the vehicle is driven above 25 mph (40 km/h) for 10 minutes or more.
 Once TPMS sensors  are properly installed, the warning message should not reappear.
 Volvo recommends that TPMS sensors  be  fitted on all wheels used on the vehicle. 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 straight onto the valve to help avoid bending or
otherwise damaging  the valve.
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Self supporting run flat tires (option)
Self supporting run flat  tires
Certain  models equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System  (TPMS) can also be  equipped with self  supporting
run flat tires.
Tires of this  type have specially reinforced sidewalls that make it possible to continue  driving in the event of a  drop in
inflation pressure. Tires of this  type are mounted on special rims.
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6. H: The tire's speed rating, or the maximum speed at which  the tire is designed to be  driven for extended periods  of
time, carrying a  permissible load for the vehicle, and  with correct inflation pressure. For example, H indicates a  speed
rating of 130 mph (210 km/h).
NOTE: This information may not appear on the tire because it is not required by law.
7. M+S  or M/S =  Mud and  Snow, AT =  All Terrain,  AS =  All Season
8. U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN): This begins with the letters  "DOT" and  indicates that the tire meets all
federal standards. The next two numbers  or letters  are the plant code where  it was manufactured, the next two are the
tire size code and  the last four numbers  represent the week and  year the tire was built. For example, the numbers  317
mean the 31st week of 1997. After 2000 the numbers  go to four digits. For example, 2501 means the 25th week of
2001. The numbers  in between are marketing codes used at the manufacturer's discretion.  This information helps a  tire
manufacturer identify a  tire for safety recall purposes.
9. Tire Ply Composition and  Material Used: Indicates the number of plies indicates or the number of layers of rubber-
coated fabric in the tire tread and  sidewall. Tire manufacturers also must  indicate the ply materials in the tire and  the
sidewall, which  include  steel, nylon, polyester, and  others.
10. Maximum Load: Indicates the maximum load in pounds and  kilograms that can be  carried by the tire. Refer to the
vehicle's tire information placard  or the safety certification label,  located on the B-Pillar or the driver's door or on the
inside of the fuel filler  door on Canadian models, for the correct tire pressure for your vehicle.
11. Treadwear, Traction, and  Temperature grades: See  page 155
 for more information.
12. Maximum permissible inflation pressure: the greatest amount of air pressure that should ever be  put in the tire. This
limit is set by the tire manufacturer.
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire suppliers may have additional markings, notes or warnings such as standard load, radial tubeless, etc.
Tire information placard : A placard  showing the OE (Original Equipment) tire sizes,  recommended inflation
pressure, and  the maximum weight the vehicle can carry.
Tire Identification Number (TIN) : A number on the sidewall of each tire providing information about the tire
brand and  manufacturing plant, tire size and  date of manufacturer.
Inflation pressure : A measure of the amount of air in a  tire.
Standard  load: A class  of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry a  maximum load at 35 psi [37 psi (2.5 bar) for
Metric tires]. Increasing the inflation pressure beyond  this  pressure will not increase the tires load carrying capability.
Extra  load : A class  of P-metric or Metric tires designed to carry a  heavier  maximum load at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar)
for Metric tires]. Increasing the inflation pressure beyond  this  pressure will not increase the tires load carrying
capability.
kPa : Kilopascal, a  metric unit of air pressure.
PSI: Pounds  per square inch, a  standard unit of air pressure.
B-pillar : The structural member at the side of the vehicle behind the front  door.
Bead area of the tire : Area  of the tire next to the rim.
Sidewall of the tire: Area  between the bead area and  the tread.
Tread area of the tire : Area  of the perimeter of the tire that contacts the road when mounted on the vehicle.
Rim: The metal support (wheel) for a  tire or a  tire and  tube assembly upon which  the tire beads are seated.
Maximum  load rating : a  figure indicating the maximum load in pounds and  kilograms that can be  carried by the
tire. This rating is established  by the tire manufacturer.
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Maximum  permissible inflation pressure: the greatest amount of air pressure that should ever be  put in the tire.
This limit is set by the tire manufacturer.
Recommended tire inflation pressure: inflation pressure, established  by Volvo, which  is based on the type of tires
that are mounted on a  vehicle at the factory. This inflation pressure is affected by the number of occupants in the
vehicle, the amount of cargo, and  the speed at which  the vehicle will be  driven for a  prolonged period. This
information can be  found on the tire inflation placard(s) located on the driver's side B-pillar or on the inside of the fuel
filler  door on Canadian models, and  in the tire inflation table  in this  chapter.
Cold tires : The tires are considered to be  cold when they have the same temperature as the surrounding (ambient)
air. This temperature is normally reached after the vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours.
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Vehicle loading
Properly  loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance.
Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself 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 information placard:
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 equipment.
Capacity weight
All weight added to the curb weight, including cargo and  optional equipment. When towing, trailer hitch tongue load
is also part of cargo weight.
NOTE: For trailer towing information, please refer  to the section "Towing a  trailer" on page 131
.
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.
Gross vehicle  weight (GVW)
The vehicle's curb weight +  cargo +  passengers.
NOTE:
 The location of the various  labels in your vehicle can be  found on page 199.
 A table  listing  important weight limits for your vehicle can be  found on page 201.
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
- Locate the statement "the  combined  weight of occupants and  cargo should never exceed XXX pounds'' on your
vehicle's placard.
- Determine the combined  weight of the driver and  passengers that will be  riding in your vehicle.
- Subtract the combined  weight of the driver and  passengers from  XXX kilograms or XXX pounds.
- The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and  luggage load capacity. For example, if the Ô'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 x 150) =  650 lbs.)
- Determine the combined  weight of luggage and  cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and  luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
- If your vehicle will be  towing a  trailer, load from  your trailer will be  transferred to your vehicle. Consult this
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 Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is changed at the normal maintenance intervals  except at owner request and  at
additional charge. Please consult your Volvo retailer.
Checking and adding  oil
The oil level  should be  checked every time the vehicle is refueled. This is especially important during the period up to
the first scheduled maintenance service.
 The vehicle should be  parked on a  level  surface  when the oil is checked.
If the engine is warm, wait for at least 10-15 minutes after the engine has been switched off before checking the oil.
Checking the oil
- Pull out the dipstick and  wipe  it with a  lint-free rag.
- Reinsert the dipstick, pull it out, and  check the oil level.
- Add oil if necessary.  If the level  is close to the MIN  mark, add  approximately 1 US quart (1 liter)  of oil.
- Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
- Switch off the engine and  wait for at least 10-15 minutes and  recheck the oil level.  If necessary,  add  oil until the
level  is near the mark.
CAUTION!
- Not checking the oil level  regularly can result in serious engine damage if the oil level  becomes too low.
- Never  fill oil above the MAX mark. This could cause an  increase in oil consumption.
- Not checking the oil level  regularly can result in serious engine damage if the oil level  becomes too low.
- Always add  oil of the same type and  viscosity as already  used.
WARNING!
Do not allow oil to spill onto or come into contact with hot exhaust pipe surfaces.
R-models
R-models are equipped with an  oil level  warning system. If the engine oil level  becomes too low, the warning light in
the instrument panel will come on and  a  warning will be  displayed in the text window.
 If the yellow warning light in the instrument panel comes on and  the text OIL LEVEL LOW/FILL OIL is displayed,
stop safely as soon as possible and  add  1 qt (1 liter)  of oil. Check the oil level  with the dipstick before restarting the
engine.
 If the red warning light in the instrument panel comes on and  the text OIL LEVEL LOW/STOP SAFELY-->STOP
ENGINE -->SEE MANUAL is displayed, stop safely as soon as possible and  add  oil (not more than 1.6 qts (1.5
liters). Check the oil level  with the dipstick before restarting the engine. If no oil level  is visible on the dipstick, do not
start the engine. Have the vehicle towed  to an  authorized Volvo workshop.
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Fluids
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 DualDisc: The audio side of a  DualDisc (combined CD/DVD) does not meet  CD specifications and  may not play in
your audio system.
 Do not put tape or labels on the disc itself.
 Volvo does not recommend the use of plastic outer rings on the disc.
 Condensation may occur on discs/optical components of the changer in cold winter weather. The disc can be  dried
with a  clean, lint-free cloth. Optical  components in the CD changer may, however,  take up to one  hour to dry off.
 Never  attempt to play a  disc which  is damaged in any  way.
 When not in use, the discs should be  stored  in their covers. Avoid storing discs in excessive heat, direct sunlight or
dusty locations.
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Audio system HU-650 - overview
1. On/off - press
   Volume - turn
2. Buttons for selecting stored  radio stations/discs in optional CD changer
3. Bass (press to release control and  turn to adjust)
4. Treble (press to release control and  turn to adjust)
5. Balance (left/right) - press to release control and  turn to adjust
6. Fader (front/rear)  - press to release control and  turn to adjust
7. Source/Menu
   Press to open  main menu
   Turn  to select FM,  AM, CD, CD changer (option)
8. Scan  function (automatically search for radio stations)
9. Exit (exit the menu)
10. Navigation  buttons  (seek/change radio station or CD track)
11. CD eject
12. CD slot
13. CD random play
14. FM  (select FM1,  FM2,  FM3)
15. AM (select AM1 or AM2)
16. CD player
17. AUTO - automatically  search for radio stations
18. Display
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Audio system HU-850 - overview
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Selecting a sound source
The sound source (e.g. AM, FM,  etc.) can be  selected in two ways:
 Use the sound source buttons  (see the center  illustration above).
 Turn  the SOURCE  knob (see illustration above) to select a  sound source (AM1,  AM2, FM1,  FM2,  FM3,  or CD).
Press the knob to select the AM or FM  band  of your choice.
The sound source selected will be  shown in the display.
Scan
Press the SCAN button to start the station scan function. When a  station is found, scanning stops for approximately 10
seconds, after which  scanning will continue.
Press the SCAN or SOURCE  button when a  station has been found if you would like to listen to that station and  to
discontinue the scan function.
Station seek up/down
Press 
 or  to start the seek function. The radio seeks the next audible  station and  tunes it in. Repeat the
procedure to continue  the seek function.
Manual station search
Press 
 or  and  hold it down. MAN will be  shown in the display. The radio scans slowly in the selected
direction and  will increase the scanning speed after a  few seconds. Release the button when the desired frequency
appears in the display. The frequency can be  fine-tuned by short presses on the 
 or  keys.
The system will remain in manual  search mode for 5 seconds after the button is released, after which  it will return to
seek mode.
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Radio functions HU-650/HU-850
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