2009 VOLVO V50 spare tire

07 Wheels and tires
Inflation pressure—Canadian models
07
179 Tire inflation pressure table
The following tire pressures are recommended
by Volvo for your vehicle. Refer to the tire infla-tion 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
A
psi (kPa)
Front
Rear
Front
Rear
205/55R16 91V M+S
36 (250)
36 (250)
30 (210)
30 (210)
205/50R17 93V Extra Load
M+S
36 (250)
36 (250)
35 (240)
32 (220)
215/45R18 93W Extra
load
B
36 (250)
36 (250)
35 (240)
32 (220)
Temporary spare tire
T125/85R16 99M
61 (420)
61 (420)
61 (420)
61 (420)
AOptional pressure may not be used for homologation of fuel consumption or emissions.BTires of this type may not be mounted on vehicles equipped with the optional self-leveling system.

07 Wheels and tires
Temporary spare
07
187 Temporary spare
The spare tire in your car is called a "Temporary
Spare".
Recommended tire pressure (see the placard
on the B-pillar or on the fuel filler door) should
be maintained irrespective of which position on
the car the temporary spare tire is used on.
In the event of damage to this tire, a new one
can be purchased from your Volvo retailer.
WARNING
Current legislation prohibits the use of the
"Temporary Spare" tire other than as a tem-
porary 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 a speed of
50 mph (80 km/h) with the "Temporary
Spare" in use.
CAUTION
The car must not be driven with wheels of
different dimensions or with a spare tire
other than the one that came with the car.
The use of different size wheels can seri-
ously damage your car's transmission.

07 Wheels and tiresChanging a wheel
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Changing a wheel
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The spare tire, jack, and crank are located
under the carpet on the floor of the cargo area.
To change a tire:
1. Apply the parking brake.
2.
Put the gear selector in Park (P) or reverse
on models with a manual transmission.
3. Block the wheels that are on the ground
with wooden blocks or large stones.
4. Remove the wheel cap (where applicable)
using the lug wrench in the tool bag.
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5. With the car still on the ground, use the lug
wrench to loosen the wheel nuts 1/2–1 turn
by exerting downward pressure. Turn the
nuts counterclockwise to loosen.
6. There are two jack attachment points on
each side of the car. Position the jack cor-
rectly in the attachment (see the illustration)
and crank while simultaneously guiding the
base of the jack to the ground. The base of
the jack must be flat on a level, firm, non-
slippery surface. Before raising the car,
check that the jack is still correctly posi-
tioned in the attachment.
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Jack attachment points7. Raise the vehicle until the wheel to be
changed is lifted off the ground.
8. Unscrew the wheel nuts completely and
carefully remove the wheel so as not to
damage the threads on the studs.

07 Wheels and tires
Changing a wheel
07
191
WARNING
•
The jack must correctly engage the jack
attachment.
•
Be sure the jack is on a firm, level, non-
slippery surface.
•
Never allow any part of your body to be
extended under a car supported by a
jack.
•
Use the jack intended for the car when
changing a tire. For any other job, use
stands to support the car.
•
Apply the parking brake and put the
gear selector in the Park (P) position or
reverse on models with a manual trans-
mission.
•
Block the wheels standing on the
ground, use rigid wooden blocks or
large stones.
•
The jack should be kept well-greased
and clean, and should not be damaged.
•
No objects should be placed between
the base of jack and the ground, or
between the jack and the attachment
bar on the vehicle.
Installing the wheel1. Clean the contact surfaces on the wheel
and hub.
2. Lift the wheel and place it on the hub.
3. Install the wheel nuts and tighten hand-
tight. Using the lug wrench, tighten cross-
wise until all nuts are snug.
4. Lower the vehicle to the ground and alter-
nately tighten the bolts crosswise to
81 ft. lbs. (110 Nm).
5. Install the wheel cap (where applicable).Returning the jack to its storage space
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The jack (certain models) and tools should be
returned to their correct storage places after
use.•
On vehicles equipped with a jack and
spare wheel, the jack should be cranked
down to the position shown in the illustra-
tion.
•
On vehicles equipped with the tire sealing
system, the jack should be cranked down
as far as possible and returned to its stor-
age position in the foam block.WARNING
The jack and any tools should always be
returned to their proper storage compart-
ments after use to help keep them securely
in place in the event of sudden braking, etc.

07 Wheels and tires
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
07``197 Introduction
The tire pressure monitoring system uses sen-
sors mounted in the tire valves to check infla-
tion 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.
NOTE
USA – FCC ID: KR5S122780002
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing 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 pres-
sure 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 pres-
sure. 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 driv-er's responsibility to maintain correct tire pres-
sure, 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 mal-
function 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 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.

07 Wheels and tiresTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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NOTE
•
TPMS indicates low tire pressure but
does not replace normal tire mainte-
nance. For information on correct tire
pressure, please refer to the tables
beginning, see page 178, or consult
your Volvo retailer.
•
The tire pressure warning light will not
identify which tire is underinflated. Be
sure to check all four tires.
•
A certain amount of air seepage from
the tires occurs naturally and tire pres-
sure fluctuates with seasonal changes
in temperature. Always check tire pres-
sure regularly.
Erasing warning messagesWhen a low tire pressure warning message has
been displayed, and the tire 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 pressure placard or the
tables, see page 178 ).
3. In certain cases, it may be necessary to
drive the vehicle for several minutes at a
speed of 20 mph (30 km/h) or faster. Thiswill 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 TPMSPlease 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 moun-
ted 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.
If the message is still displayed, drive the
vehicle for several minutes at a speed of
20 mph (30 km/h) or faster to erase the
message.
•
Volvo recommends that TPMS sensors be
fitted on all wheels used on the vehicle.Volvo does not recommend moving sen-
sors back and forth between sets of
wheels.
NOTE
•
If you change to tires with a different
recommended inflation pressure, the
TPMS system must be recalibrated to
these tires. This must be done by an
authorized Volvo retailer or workshop.
•
If a tire is changed, or if the TPMS sen-
sor is moved to another wheel, the sen-
sor's seal, nut, and valve core should be
replaced.
•
When installing TPMS sensors, the
vehicle must be parked for at least
15 minutes with the ignition off. If the
vehicle is driven within 15 minutes, a
TPMS error message will be displayed.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.

12 Index
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281
functions............................................. 118
key blade............................................ 120
Replacing fuses....................................... 230
Reporting safety defects
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16
Roof loads................................................ 163
Rotating tires........................................... 189
SSafety, occupant........................................ 16
Safety defects, reporting
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16
Safety locks, child.................................... 129
Seat belt
reminder................................................ 19
Seat belts................................................... 18
Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor.................................... 35
buckling................................................ 18
maintenance......................................... 20
pretensioners........................................ 18unbuckling............................................ 18
use during pregnancy........................... 19
Seats, front.............................................. 102
Shiftlock
override............................................... 151
Side door mirrors....................................... 78
Side impact airbags................................... 29
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags....... 29
Sirius satellite radio.................................. 245
Snow chains............................................ 186
Snow tires................................................ 186
Sound control, automatic........................243
Sound settings, audio system................. 242
Spare tire................................................. 187
Stability system........................................ 155
Dynamic Stability Traction Control
(DSTC)................................................ 155
Starting the engine................................... 144
with keyless drive...............................146
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)..............118, 144
STC, stability system............................... 155
Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 73
keypad................................................241Storage compartments............................ 107
Studded tires........................................... 186
Subwoofer............................................... 242
Sunroof (moonroof).................................... 80
Supplemental restraint system.................. 21
TTachometer................................................ 51
Tailgate wipers................................... 71, 220
Telephone (cellular), hands-free connec-
tion (Cell phone, hands-free connection). 254
Temporary spare tire...............................187
Three-way catalytic converter................. 274
Tire inflation............................................. 176
Tire inflation pressure
Canadian models................................ 179
US models.......................................... 178
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 197
Tires.........................................................174
age...................................................... 175
changing............................................. 190
changing from summer to winter........ 189
designations....................................... 180

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glossary of terms................................ 182
improving economy............................ 175
inflation............................................... 176
inflation pressure, checking................ 177
inflation pressure table, Canadian mod-
els.......................................................179
inflation pressure table, US models.... 178
load ratings......................................... 177
rotation............................................... 189
snow...................................................186
spare................................................... 187
speed ratings...................................... 177
storing................................................. 174
studded............................................... 186
tire pressure monitoring system......... 197
tire sealing system.............................. 192
tread wear indicator............................ 175
uniform tire quality grading................. 185
winter driving...................................... 186
Tire sealing system.................................. 192
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 44
Towing a trailer........................................ 160
trailer hitch.......................................... 162
Towing the vehicle................................... 157
Trailer hitch - detachable......................... 162
Trailer towing........................................... 160Transmission
Geartronic........................................... 150
manual........................................ 147, 148
shiftlock override................................ 151
Tread wear indicator................................ 175
Treble....................................................... 242
Trip computer............................................ 66
Trips, long distance................................. 138
Turn signals............................................... 64
indicator lights...................................... 51
UUniform Tire Quality Grading...................185VVehicle dimensions.................................. 264
Vehicle Event Data................................... 210
Vehicle loading......................................... 183
roof loads............................................ 163
Vehicle maintenance
performed by the owner.....................212
Vehicle towing.......................................... 157Vehicle weights........................................ 265
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)......... 263
Volvo Inflatable Curtain.............................. 30
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 275
WWarning flashers, hazard........................... 73
Warning symbol......................................... 53
Warranties................................................ 210
Washer fluid..................................... 218, 267
Washer fluid reservoir......................215, 218
Water, driving through............................. 137
Weights.................................................... 265
Wheel nuts............................................... 188
Wheels.....................................................174
changing............................................. 190
storing................................................. 174
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)....... 31
Windows
power.................................................... 75
Windshield washer fluid reservoir............215
Windshield wiper blades.......................... 220