2011 VOLVO V50 Owner´s Manual

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VOLVO V50 2011  Owner´s Manual 07 Wheels and tires
 Vehicle loading
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WARNING
•Exceeding the permissible axle weight,
gross vehicle weight, or any other
weight rating limits can cause tire over-
heating resulting in permanen

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VOLVO V50 2011  Owner´s Manual 07 Wheels and tires
Uniform tire quality gradings 
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Uniform tire quality gradings
ALL PASSENGER VEHICLE TIRES MUST
CONFORM TO FEDERAL SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS IN ADDITION TO THESE
GRADES
Quality grad

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VOLVO V50 2011  Owner´s Manual 07 Wheels and tires
 Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires
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187 Snow chains
Snow chains can be used on your Volvo with
the following restrictions:
•Snow chains should be installed on front
wheels

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VOLVO V50 2011  Owner´s Manual 07 Wheels and tires
Temporary spare 
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Temporary spare
The spare tire in your vehicle1 is called a "Tem-
porary Spare".
Recommended tire pressure (see the placard
on the B-pillar or on th

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VOLVO V50 2011  Owner´s Manual 07 Wheels and tires
 Wheel nuts
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189 Wheel nuts
Low nut
High nut with a fixed washer
Three different types of wheel nuts may be
used on your vehicle, depending on whether
the wheels are steel or alu

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VOLVO V50 2011  Owner´s Manual 07 Wheels and tires
Spare tire and jack  
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Accessing the spare tire1 and jack
Spare tire
Lug wrench
Jack
Retaining hole for the jack
Retaining hole for the spare tire
Crank
The spare tire, jack,

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VOLVO V50 2011  Owner´s Manual 07 Wheels and tires
 Spare tire and jack
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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 eve

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VOLVO V50 2011  Owner´s Manual 07 Wheels and tires
Tire Sealing System*  
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192* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Introduction
Location of the tire sealing system
Certain models are equipped with a tire se