2007 VOLVO XC70 run flat

2007 Volvo XC70
l Maximum distance with front wheels on ground: 50 miles (80 km).
l While the vehicle is being towed, try to keep the tow rope taut at all t\
imes.
l The vehicle should only be towed in forward direction.
CAUTION!
- Please check with state and local authorities before attempting this t\
ype of towing, as vehicles being
towed are subject to regulations regarding maximum towing speed, length \
and type of towing device,
lighting, etc.
- If the vehicle's battery is dead, do not attempt to start the vehicle \
by pushing or pulling it as this will
damage the three-way catalytic converter(s). The engine must be jump s\
tarted using an auxiliary
battery (see
page 144).
- If the vehicle is being towed on a flat bed truck, the towing eyelets \
must not be used to secure the
vehicle on the flat bed. Consult the tow truck operator.
pg. 143 Starting and driving
Towing
WARNING!
Remember that the power brakes and power steering will not function when\
engine is not running.
The braking and steering systems will function but the brake pedal press\
ure required is 3 - 4 times
above normal and greater steering effort must be exerted.
The towing eyelets must not be used for pulling another vehicle out of a\
ditch or for any similar
purpose involving severe strain.
Do not use the towing eyelets to pull the vehicle up onto a flat bed tow\
truck.
Towing vehicles with front wheel drive/All Wheel Drive
Volvo recommends the use of flat bed equipment.
If wheel lift equipment must be used, please use extreme caution to help\
avoid damage to the vehicle. In
this case, the vehicle should be towed with the rear wheels on the groun\
d if at all possible.
If it is absolutely necessary to tow the vehicle with the front wheels o\
n the ground, please refer to the
towing information on the previous page.
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Wheels and tires
pg. 155 Wheels and tires
General information 156
Inflation pressure
158
Tire inflation pressure tables - U.S. models
160
Tire inflation pressure tables - Canadian models
161
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - option on certain U.S. models\

only
162
Self supporting run flat tires (option)
164
Tire designations
165
Glossary of tire terminology
166
Vehicle loading
167
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
169
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires
170
Temporary spare
171
Changing wheels
174
pg. 156 Wheels and tires
General information
Your vehicle is equipped with tires according to the vehicle's tire info\
rmation placard on the B-pillar
(the structural member at the side of the vehicle, at the rear of the d\
river's door opening), or on the inside
of the fuel filler door on Canadian models.
The tires have good road holding characteristics and offer good handling\
on dry and wet surfaces. It
should be noted however that the tires have been developed to give these\
features on snow/ice-free
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V70
195/65R15
205/55R16
215/55R16
235/45R17
235/45R17 SSRFT
1
35 (240) 35 (240)
Temporary spare tire
T125/80R17 61 (420)
61 (420)
V70 R
235/45R17 39 (270)
39 (270)
Temporary spare tire
T115/85R18 61 (420)
61 (420)
XC70
215/65R16
215/60R17 36 (250)
36 (250)
Temporary spare tire
T135/90R17 61 (420)
61 (420)
1. Self supporting run flat tires. See page 164 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 165 for an explanation of the designations on the sidewall of the tire.
pg. 161 Wheels and tires
Tire inflation pressure tables - 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.
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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 pr\
essure placard or the tables on
pages 160
and 161.
- 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 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 wheels without TPMS sensors are mounted on the vehicle, TIRE PRESS SY\
ST 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.
pg. 164 Wheels and tires
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
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self supporting run flat tires.
Tires of this type have specially reinforced sidewalls that make it poss\
ible to continue driving in the
event of a drop in inflation pressure. Tires of this type are mounted on\
special rims.
NOTE: Self supporting run flat tires are only available in conjunction with T\
PMS.
If a self supporting run flat tire should lose inflation pressure, the y\
ellow TPMS warning symbol (
) in
the instrument panel lights up to alert the driver, and a message will b\
e 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 f\
lat tire is defective.
To determine which tire is damaged, check the inflation pressure of all \
four tires.
WARNING!
l Only specially trained persons should mount self supporting run flat tir\
es.
l If self supporting run flat tires are mounted, the vehicle must be equip\
ped with a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System.
l After a low pressure warning has been displayed, do not exceed 50 mph (\
80 km/ h).
l Avoid severe cornering and hard braking, and minimize the distance trave\
led before replacing the
self supporting run flat tire.
l Self supporting run flat tires cannot be repaired. They must be replaced\
if damaged or punctured.
pg. 165 Wheels and tires
Tire designations
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Permissible axle weight 167
Polishing
179
Power moonroof
70
Power seats
86
Power steering fluid
193
Power steering, speed sensitive
128
Power windows
65
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
144
R
Radiator
189
Radio
229
Rain sensor - windshield wipers
58
Rear park assist
153
Rear suspension
220
Rear window defroster
60
Recirculation
78
REDUCE SPEED
51
Refrigerant (A/C system)
74
Refueling
123
Reporting safety defects
Canada
11
USA
10
Roadholding
127
Roof racks (load carriers)
148 - 150
Run flat tires
164
S
Safety defects, reporting
Canada
11
USA
10
Seats, front
86
SEE MANUAL
51
Self supporting run flat tires
164
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