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NOTE: Self supporting run flat tires are only available in conjunction with TPMS.
If a  self  supporting run flat tire should lose inflation pressure, the yellow TPMS warning symbol  (
 ) in the
instrument panel lights up to alert the driver, and  a  message will be  shown in the text window in the instrument panel.
If this  occurs, reduce vehicle speed to a  maximum of 50 mph (80 km/h). The vehicle can be  driven approximately 50
miles (80 km), or somewhat farther if the vehicle is not heavily  loaded. The tire should be  replaced  as soon as
possible.
Hard braking and  sudden steering maneuvers should be  avoided.
In certain cases, it may be  difficult to see which  self  supporting run flat tire is defective.
To determine which  tire is damaged, check the inflation pressure of all four tires.
WARNING!
 Only specially trained persons should mount self  supporting run flat tires.
 If self  supporting run flat tires are mounted, the vehicle must  be  equipped with a  Tire Pressure Monitoring
System.
 After a  low pressure warning has been displayed, do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/ h).
 Avoid severe cornering and  hard braking, and  minimize the distance traveled before replacing the self  supporting
run flat tire.
 Self supporting run flat tires cannot be  repaired. They must  be  replaced  if damaged or punctured.
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Tire designations
Federal law  mandates that tire manufacturers place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires (see the
illustration).
The following information is listed on the tire sidewall:
The tire designation (the following figures are examples of a  tire designation):
1. 215: the width of the tire (in millimeters) from  sidewall edge to sidewall edge. The larger the number, the wider the
tire.
2. 65: The ratio of the tire's height to its  width.
3. R:  Radial tire.
4. 15: The diameter of the wheel rim (in inches).
5. 95: The tire's load index. In this  example, a  load index of 95 equals a  maximum load of 1521 lbs (690 kg).
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manual to determine how this  reduces the available cargo and  luggage load capacity of your vehicle.
1. See "Towing a trailer"  on page 131.
pg. 154 Wheels and tires
Vehicle loading
WARNING!
 Exceeding the permissible axle weight, gross vehicle weight, or any  other weight rating limits can cause tire
overheating resulting in permanent deformation or catastrophic failure.
 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. Replacement tires with a  higher limit than the originals do
not increase the vehicle's GVW rating limitations.
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
ALL PASSENGER  VEHICLE TIRES  MUST CONFORM TO  FEDERAL SAFETY  REQUIREMENTS IN
ADDITION TO  THESE GRADES
Quality grades can be found,  where applicable, on the tire sidewall  between the tread shoulder and maximum
section  width.  For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA  Temperature A
TREADWEAR
The treadwear  grade is a  comparative  rating based on the wear  rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions
on a  specified government test course. For example, a  tire graded 150 would wear  one  and  one  half (1 1/2) times as
well on the government course as a  tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual
conditions of their use, however,  and  many depart significantly from  the norm due  to variation in driving habits,
maintenance practices and  differences  in road characteristics and  climate.
TRACTION
The traction grades, from  highest to lowest, are AA,  A, B, and  C, as measured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and  concrete.  A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned  to this  tire is based on braking (straight-ahead) traction tests and  is not a  measure of
cornering (turning) traction.
TEMPERATURE
The temperature grades are AA  (the highest), A, B, and  C, representing  the tire's resistance  to the generation of heat
and  its  ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a  specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and  reduce tire life, and  excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a  minimum level  of performance that all
passenger  vehicle tires must  meet  under the Federal Motor Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and  A represent higher
levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
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Label information
1. Model plate
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).  Codes for color and  upholstery, etc.
2. Child safety lock labels
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3. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) specifications (USA) and Ministry of Transport (CMVSS)
standards (Canada)
Your Volvo is designed to meet  all applicable safety standards, as evidenced by the certification label  on the facing
side of the driver's door. For further information regarding these regulations,  please consult your Volvo retailer.
4. Loads and Tire Pressures
The appearance of the decal will vary, depending on the market for which  the vehicle is intended.
 Canadian models: upper decal
 U.S. models: lower decal
5. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
The VIN plate  is located on the top left surface  of the dashboard. The VIN is also stamped on the right hand  door
pillar.
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)  should always be  quoted in all correspondence concerning  your vehicle with
the retailer and  when ordering parts.
6. Vehicle Emission Control Information/ Vacuum hose routing
Your Volvo is designed to meet  all applicable emission standards, as evidenced by the certification label  on the
underside of the hood. For further information regarding these regulations,  please consult your Volvo retailer.
1. Not on vehicles equipped with  the optional power child safety  locks.
pg. 200 Specifications
Dimensions and weights
Dimensions Length 180 in. (458 cm) 
S60R - 181.7 in. (462 cm)
Width 71 in. (180 cm)
S60R - 71 in. (180 cm)
Height 56.2 in. (143 cm)
S60R - 55.7 in. (142 cm)
Wheelbase 107 in. (272 cm)
Front track 61.5 in. (156 cm)
Rear track 61.4 in. (156 cm)
Turning circle 35.4-38.7 ft. 
(10.8-11.8 m)
S60R:  42.7 ft (13 m)
Cargo  capacity, trunk SAE V1 - 13.9 (394)
Max.  loads
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