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Current legislation prohibits the use of the "Temporary Spare" tire other than as a temporary replacement for a
punctured tire. It must be replaced as soon as possible by a standard tire. Road holding and handling may be affected
with the "Temporary Spare" in use. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h). Do not drive farther than 50 miles (80 km) on
a temporary spare tire.
CAUTION
The vehicle must not be driven with wheels of different dimensions or with a spare tire other than the one that came
with the vehicle. The use of different size wheels can seriously damage your car's transmission.
233 06 Maintenance and specifications
Wheels and tires
Summer and winter tires
Summer and winter tires
When switching between summer and winter tires, mark the tires to indicate where they were mounted on the
vehicle, e.g. LF = left front, RR = right rear.
Tires with tread designed to roll in only one direction are marked with an arrow on the sidewall.
Incorrectly mounted tires impair the car's braking properties and ability to force aside rain, snow and slush.
The tires with the most tread should always be at the rear (to reduce the risk of skidding).
Contact a Volvo workshop if you are unsure about the tread depth.
234 06 Maintenance and specifications
Wheels and tires
Changing a wheel
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Spare wheel
The spare wheel (Temporary spare) is only intended for temporary use. Replace the spare wheel with a normal wheel
as soon as possible. The car's handling may be altered by the use of the spare wheel. The correct tire pressure for the
spare wheel is stated in the tire pressure tables, see pages 221 and 222
.
CAUTION
Never drive faster than 50 mph (80 km/h) with a spare wheel on the vehicle.
CAUTION
The vehicle must never be driven with more than one temporary spare wheel.
The spare wheel is located in the spare wheel well with the rim side down. There are three foam blocks, two under the
spare wheel and one over/inside. The upper one contains all tools.
The same bolt runs through to secure the spare wheel and the foam blocks.
Taking out the spare wheel
1. Fold the rear edge of the floor mat forward.
2. Undo the retaining bolt.
3. Lift out the foam block with tools.
4. Lift out the spare wheel.
The other two blocks can remain in the wheel well.
After use
The foam block and spare wheel must be replaced in the reverse order.
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Safety defects, reporting13
Safety, occupant12
Seat belts
Automatic locking retractor/Emergency locking retractor31
buckling14
maintenance15
reminder15
reminder warning light73
securing child restraint systems34, 36, 39
tensioners14
unbuckling15
use during pregnancy16
using14
Seats, front77-78
Self supporting run flat tires225
Shiftlock override106
Side impact airbags24
Side marker lights, changing bulbs201
Sirius satellite radio132-135
Ski hatch180
Snow chains231
Snow tires231
Sound settings, audio system127
Spare tire232
Speed -dependent steering141
Spin control139
SRS17
Stability system140
indicator light72
overview139
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)49
Starting the engine102
with keyless drive103
Starting the vehicle102
after a crash (crash mode)28
Steering wheel
adjusting82
horn83
keypad82, 114, 125
lock103
Storage spaces158-159
Studded tires231
Sunroof (moonroof)96-97
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Supplemental restraint system17
warning light73
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Taillights, changing bulbs202
Temporary spare tire232
Three-way catalytic converter177
Tire pressure monitoring system223
indicator light72
Tires
age217
changing from summer to winter233
designations226
glossary of terms227
improving economy217
inflation pressure218-219
inflation pressure tables221-222
self supporting run flat tires225
snow231
spare232
specifications220
storing216
studded231
tire pressure monitoring system223-224
uniform tire quality grading230
Top tether anchors (child restraint systems)41
Touching up paint240
Towing a trailer182-183
trailer hitch184
Towing the vehicle185-186
Traction control139
Trailer towing182-183
trailer hitch184
Transmission
Geartronic105
general description105-106
oil248
shiftlock override106
Tread wear indicator216
Trip computer136
Trip odometers74
Trips, long distance171
Trunk
changing bulbs203
driving with it open170
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