2010 VOLVO XC90 TPMS

Contents
6* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
06
06 Starting and driving
General information................................130
Fuel requirements................................... 131
Refueling................................................. 133
Starting the vehicle................................. 135
Ignition switch and steering wheel lock. . 137
Economical driving.................................. 138
Difficult driving conditions...................... 139
Automatic transmission..........................140
Jump starting.......................................... 143
All Wheel Drive*....................................... 144
Brake system.......................................... 145
Stability system....................................... 147
Front/rear park assist*............................. 149
Towing.................................................... 151
Towing a trailer....................................... 153
Detachable trailer hitch........................... 156
Load carriers (accessory)........................ 157
Cold weather precautions....................... 158
Before a long distance trip...................... 159
Blind Spot Information System...............160
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07 Wheels and tires
General information................................166
Tire inflation ............................................ 169
Tire inflation pressure tables – U.S. mod-
els............................................................ 171
Tire inflation pressure tables – Canadian
models.................................................... 172
Tire designations..................................... 173
Glossary of tire terminology.................... 175
Vehicle loading........................................ 176
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.................. 177
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires. . 178
Temporary spare..................................... 179
Changing wheels....................................180
Tire Sealing System ............................... 184
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) –
U.S. models only..................................... 189
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08 Car care
Washing and cleaning the vehicle.......... 194
Paint touch up......................................... 198

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General information............................................................................... 166
Tire inflation .......................................................................................... 169
Tire inflation pressure tables – U.S. models......................................... 171
Tire inflation pressure tables – Canadian models................................. 172
Tire designations................................................................................... 173
Glossary of tire terminology..................................................................175
Vehicle loading...................................................................................... 176
Uniform Tire Quality Grading................................................................ 177
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires................................................ 178
Temporary spare................................................................................... 179
Changing wheels................................................................................... 180
Tire Sealing System ............................................................................. 184
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) – U.S. models only.............. 189

07 Wheels and tires
Tire Sealing System
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13. Unscrew the hose from the tire’s inflation
valve and reinstall the valve cap.
14. Immediately drive the vehicle for approxi-
mately 2 miles (3 km) at a maximum speed
of 50 mph (80 km/h) to distribute the seal-
ing compound in the tire.
CAUTION
If your vehicle is equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), the
use of the sealing compound may lead to
incorrect tire pressure readings or in rare
cases, damage to the tire pressure sensor.
Use the tire sealing system to check and
adjust the damaged tire's inflation pressure.
NOTE
•Safely stow the tire sealing system in a
convenient place as it will soon be used
again to check the tire’s inflation pres-
sure.
•The empty bottle of sealing compound
cannot be removed from the bottle
holder. Consult a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician to have the
bottle removed and properly disposed
of.
WARNING
If heavy vibrations, unsteady steering
behavior, or noises should occur while driv-
ing, reduce speed and park the vehicle in a
safe place. Recheck the tire for bumps,
cracks, or other visible damage, and
recheck its inflation pressure. If the pressure
is below 19 psi (1.3 bar), do not continue
driving. Have the vehicle towed to a trained
and qualified Volvo service technician.
Stage 2: Checking inflation pressure1. Connect the tire sealing system as descri-
bed in stage 1.
2. Refer to the inflation pressure tables for the
correct inflation pressure. If the tire needs
to be inflated, start the tire sealing system’s
compressor. If necessary, release air from
the tire by turning the air release knob
counterclockwise.
CAUTION
The compressor should not be used for
more than 10 minutes at a time to avoid
overheating.
WARNING
If you interrupt your trip for more than 1
hour, check the inflation pressure in the
damaged tire again before continuing.
Replacing the sealing compound
container
The sealing compound container must be
replaced if:
•the tire sealing system has been used to
repair a tire
•the container’s expiration date has passed
(see the date on decal).
NOTE
•After use, the sealing compound bottle,
the hose, and certain other system
components must be replaced. Please
consult your Volvo retailer for replace-
ment parts.
•If the sealing compound bottle’s expi-
ration date has passed, please take it to
a Volvo retailer or a recycling station
that can properly dispose of harmful
substances.

07 Wheels and tires
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) – U.S. models only
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The tire pressure monitoring system uses sen-
sors mounted in the tire valves to check infla-
tion pressure levels. When the vehicle is mov-
ing 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: MRXG403MA4A
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 unde-
sired 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 (see page 57), and will dis-
play a message in the text window. The
wording of this message is determined by
the degree of inflation pressure loss.
AOn certain models, the FCC code is MRXTG315AM04
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 one of the following mes-sages in the text window:
LOW TIRE PRESS.
CHECK TIRES or VERY LOW TIRE
PRESSURE.
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 fuelefficiency 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 tires
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) – U.S. models only
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NOTE
TPMS indicates low tire pressure but does
not replace normal tire maintenance. For
information on correct tire pressure, please
refer to the Tire inflation pressure tables or
consult your Volvo retailer.
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
table see page 171).
3. 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 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.
•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 a tire is changed or if the TPMS sensor is
moved to another wheel, the sensor’s seal,
nut and valve core should be replaced.
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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284
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Safety defects, reporting
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16
Safety locks, child.................................... 126
Seat belt..................................................... 18
Seats........................................................ 100
Service.....................................................202
Shiftlock................................................... 135
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags....... 28
Snow chains............................................ 178
Snow tires................................................ 178
Spare tire................................................. 179
Spare tire – accessing.............................181
Spare wheel, lowering.............................181
Speedometer............................................. 54
Starting the car........................................ 135
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)...................... 120
Steering wheel lock.................................137
Stone chips, touching up......................... 198
Storage compartments............109, 111, 112
Studded tires........................................... 178Sun visor.................................................... 84
T
Tachometer................................................ 54
Tailgate
locking/unlocking................................ 124
opening................................................. 77
Tailgate wipers......................................... 213
Technician certification............................ 278
Temperature control.................................. 96
Temperature gauge................................... 54
Temporary spare tire............................... 179
Three-way catalytic converter................. 277
TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE................. 58
Tire inflation pressure table
Canadian models................................ 172
US models.......................................... 171
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 189
Tires.........................................................166
age...................................................... 166
changing............................................. 180
changing from summer to winter........ 167
designations....................................... 173improving economy............................ 166
inflation............................................... 169
inflation pressure, checking................ 169
inflation pressure tables..................... 171
rotation............................................... 167
spare................................................... 179
storing................................................. 167
tire sealing system.............................. 184
tread wear indicator............................ 168
Tire sealing system.................................. 184
Towing a trailer........................................ 153
V8-engine........................................... 155
Towing - cars with All Wheel Drive.......... 152
Towing the vehicle................................... 151
Trailer hitch - detachable......................... 156
Trailer towing...................................153, 155
Transmission, automatic.......................... 140
Tread wear indicator................................ 168
Treble....................................................... 241
Trip computer............................................ 71
Trip odometer............................................ 54
Turn signals............................................... 66