2015 VOLVO V60 run flat

08 Wheels and tires
General information
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process. The temporary spare
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should also
be replaced at 6-year intervals, even if it has never been used. A tire's age can be determined by the DOT stamp on the sidewall (see the illustration). A tire with e.g., visible cracks or discoloration should be replaced immediately.
Tread wear indicator
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The tires have wear indicator strips running across or parallel to the tread. The letters TWI
are printed on the side of the tire. Whenapproximately 1/16" (1.6 mm) is left on thetread, these strips become visible and indi-cate that the tire should be replaced. Tires with less than 1/16" (1.6 mm) tread offer verypoor traction. When replacing worn tires, it is recommended that the tire be identical in type (radial) andsize as the one being replaced. Using a tire ofthe same make (manufacturer) will preventalteration of the driving characteristics of thevehicle.
Improving tire economy
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Maintain correct tire pressure. See the tire inflation table on page 320.
• Drive smoothly: avoid fast starts, hardbraking and tire screeching.
• Tire wear increases with speed.
• Correct front wheel alignment is veryimportant.
• Unbalanced wheels impair tire economyand driving comfort.
• Tires must maintain the same direction ofrotation throughout their lifetime.
• When replacing tires, the tires with themost tread should be mounted on therear wheels to reduce the chance of over-steer during hard braking.
• Hitting curbs or potholes can damage thetires and/or wheels permanently.
Summer and winter tires
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The arrows shows the direction of rotation of the tire
• When switching between summer and winter tires, mark the tires to indicatewhere they were mounted on the car,e.g., LF = left front, RR = right rear
• Tires with tread designed to roll in onlyone direction are marked with an arrowon the sidewall.
• Incorrectly mounted tires impair the car'sbraking properties and ability to forceaside rain, snow and slush.
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08 Wheels and tires
Inflation pressure
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Tire inflation pressure table
The following tire pressures are recommended by Volvo for your vehicle. Refer to the tire inflation placard (see page 317 for its location) for informa- tion specific to the tires installed on your vehicle at the factory.
Tire sizeCold tire pressure for up to five persons
Front psi (kPa)Rear psi (kPa)
235/45 R17 Extra load 235/45 R17 SST Extra loadA36 (250)36 (250)
215/50 R17 Extra load 235/40 R18 Extra load235/45 R18 Extra load235/40 R19 Extra load38 (260)38 (260)
Temporary spare tireB
T125/80R1761 (420)61 (420)
A Run-flat tire
B Available as an accessory

08 Wheels and tires
Tire designations
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Information on the sidewall
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Federal law mandates that tire manufacturers place standardized information on the side-wall of all tires (see the illustration). The following information is listed on the tire sidewall: The tire designation:
NOTE
Please be aware that the following tire designation is an example only and that
this particular tire may not be available onyour vehicle.
1. 215: the width of the tire (in millimeters)
from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. The larger the number, the wider the tire.
2. 65: The ratio of the tire's height to its
width in percent.
3. R: Radial tire (the designation RF and the
symbol indicate that the vehicle is
equipped with optional self-supporting run flat tires 1
. See page 342 for more
information about these tires).
4. 15: The diameter of the wheel rim (in
inches).
5. 95: The tire's load index. In this example,
a load index of 95 equals a maximum load of 1521 lbs (690 kg).
6. H: The tire's speed rating, or the maxi-
mum speed at which the tire is designedto be driven for extended periods of time,carrying a permissible load for the vehi-cle, and with correct inflation pressure.For example, H indicates a speed ratingof 130 mph (210 km/h).
NOTE
The tire's load index and speed rating may not appear on the sidewall because theyare not required by law.
7. M+S or M/S = Mud and Snow, AT = All
Terrain, AS = All Season
8. U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
: This begins with the letters "DOT"
and indicates that the tire meets all fed- eral standards. The next two numbers orletters are the plant code where it wasmanufactured, the next two are the tiresize code and the last four numbers rep-resent the week and year the tire wasbuilt. For example, 1510 means that thetire was manufactured during week 15 of2010. The numbers in between are mar-keting codes used at the manufacturer'sdiscretion. This information helps a tiremanufacturer identify a tire for safetyrecall purposes.
9. Tire Ply Composition and Material Used
: Indicates the number of plies indi-
cates or the number of layers of rubber- coated fabric in the tire tread and side-wall. Tire manufacturers also must indi-cate the ply materials in the tire and thesidewall, which include steel, nylon, poly-ester, and others.
1 Self-supporting run flat tires may not be available on all models

08 Wheels and tires
Tire Sealing System*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.333
6. Connect the electrical wire to the nearest
12-volt socket in the vehicle.
NOTE
Be sure that none of the other 12-volt sockets is being used while the compres-sor is in operation.
7. Start the vehicle’s engine.
WARNING
The vehicle´s engine should be running when the tire sealing system is used toavoid battery drain. Therefore, be sure thevehicle is parked in a well ventilated place,or outdoors, before using the system.
8. Start the tire sealing system’s compres- sor by pressing the on/off switch to posi- tion I.
WARNING
• Never stand next to the tire being infla- ted when the compressor is in opera-tion.
• If cracks, bubbles, etc. form on the tire,switch off the compressor immediately.
• If there is visible damage to the sidewallor the rim, the tire cannot be repaired.The vehicle should not be driven if thisoccurs. Contact a towing service orVolvo On Call Roadside Assistance ifapplicable.
NOTE
The air pressure gauge will temporarily show an increase in pressure to approxi-mately 88 psi (6 bar) while the sealingcompound is being pumped into the tire.The pressure should return to a normallevel after approximately 30 seconds.
9. Within seven minutes, inflate the tire to
between 22—44 psi (1.8—3.0 bar). Switch off the compressor briefly to get aclear reading from the pressure gauge.
CAUTION
The compressor should not be used for more than 10 minutes at a time to avoidoverheating.
WARNING
If the pressure remains below 22 psi (1.8 bar) after approximately sevenminutes, turn off the compressor. In thiscase, the hole is too large to be sealed andthe vehicle should not be driven.
10. Switch off the compressor and discon- nect the electrical wire from the 12-volt socket.
11. Unscrew the hose from the tire’s inflation valve and reinstall the valve cap.
CAUTION
•After pumping the tires, always reinstall the valve cap to help avoid damage tothe valve from dirt, gravel, etc.
• Use plastic valve caps only. Metal capscould corrode and become difficult toremove.

08 Wheels and tires
Tire Sealing System*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.335
Inflating tires
The tire sealing system can be used to inflate the tires. To do so:
1. Park the car in a safe place.
2. The compressor should be switched off.
Ensure that the on/off switch is in position0 (the 0 side of the switch should be
pressed down).
3. Take out the electrical wire and hose.
4. Remove the valve cap from the tire’s inflation valve and screw the hose con- nector onto the valve as tightly as possi-ble by hand.
5. Connect the electrical wire to the nearest 12-volt socket in the vehicle.
6. Start the vehicle’s engine.WARNING
• The vehicle’s engine should be running when the tire sealing system is used toavoid battery drain. Therefore, be surethe vehicle is parked in a well ventilatedplace, or outdoors, before using thesystem. The parking brake should besecurely applied and the gear selectorshould be in the
P (park) position.
• Children should never be left unatten-ded in the vehicle when the engine isrunning.
7. Check the tire’s inflation pressure on the
gauge. Switch off the compressor briefly to get a clear reading from the pressuregauge.
8. Refer to the tire inflation table in this chapter for the correct inflation pressure.If the tire needs to be inflated, start thetire sealing system’s compressor (pressthe on/off switch to position I). If neces-sary, release air from the tire by turningthe air release knob counterclockwise.
CAUTION
The compressor should not be used for more than 10 minutes at a time to avoidoverheating.
9. Turn off the compressor (press the on/off switch to position 0) when the correct
inflation pressure has been reached.
10. Unscrew the hose from the tire’s inflation valve and reinstall the valve cap.
CAUTION
•After pumping the tires, always reinstall the valve cap to help avoid damage tothe valve from dirt, gravel, etc.
• Use plastic valve caps only. Metal capscould corrode and become difficult toremove.
11. Disconnect the electrical wire from the
12-volt socket.

08 Wheels and tires
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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342* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
NOTE
• If you change to tires with a different recommended inflation pressure, theTPMS system must be recalibrated tothese tires. On U.S. models, this mustbe done by a trained and qualifiedVolvo service technician. On Canadianmodels, see the following section"Recalibrating TPMS."
• If a tire is changed, or if the TPMS sen-sor is moved to another wheel, thesensor's seal, nut, and valve coreshould be replaced.
• When installing TPMS sensors, thevehicle must be parked for at least15 minutes with the ignition off. If thevehicle is driven within 15 minutes, aTPMS error message will be displayed.
Recalibrating TPMS (Canadian models only)*
In certain cases, it may be necessary to reca- librate TPMS to conform to Volvo's recom-mended tire inflation pressures (see the infla-tion pressure table on page 320), for exam-ple, if higher inflation pressure is necessarywhen transporting heavy loads, etc. This is done in the vehicle's menu system. See page 219 for a description of the menusystem. To recalibrate:
1. Switch off the engine.
2. Inflate the tires to the desired pressure
and put the ignition in mode I or II (see
page 91 for additional information).
3. Press the MY CAR key in the center con-
sole control panel and select
Settings
Car settingsTyre pressure
4. Press OK/MENU , select Calibrate tyre
pressure and press OK/MENU again.
5. Drive the vehicle at a speed above 25 mph (40 km/h) continuously for at least 10 minutes.
> When the calibration message is nolonger displayed, TPMS has been recalibrated to the new inflation pres-sure.
Activating/deactivating TPMS
(Canadian models only)*
1. Switch off the engine.
2. Put the ignition in mode I or II (see page
91 for additional information).
3. Press the MY CAR key in the center con-
sole control panel and select
Settings
Car settingsTyre pressure
4. Select Tyre pressure system and press
OK/MENU to turn the system on or off.
Self-supporting run flat tires (SST)*
Self-supporting run flat tires are available as optional equipment. The vehicle must beequipped with the Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem (TPMS) if tires of this type are instal-led. Tires of this type have specially reinforced sidewalls that make it possible to continuedriving to a limited extent even though the tirehas lost some or all of its inflation pressure.These tires are mounted on special rims (nor-mal tires can also be mounted on these rims). If an SST tire loses inflation pressure, the yel- low TPMS symbol illuminates in the instru-ment panel and a text message is also dis-played. If this happens, reduce speed to notmore than 50 mph (80 km/h). The tire shouldbe replaced as soon as possible. Drive carefully; it may be difficult to determine which tire is damaged. To find the damagedtire, check the inflation pressure in all fourtires.

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Garage door openerHomeLink ®
Wireless Control System. 121
Gasoline requirements............................. 297
Gas tank volume...................................... 394
Gauges...................................................... 81
Geartronic................................................ 130
Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 130
Generator warning light............................. 86
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 324
Grocery bag holder.................................. 302
Gross vehicle weight............................... 325
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Hazard warning flashers.......................... 106
HD digital radio........................................ 259Headlights Active Bending Lights......................... 104
active high beams............................... 102
changing bulbs........................... 357, 358
daytime running lights........................ 101
high/low beams.................................. 102 high beam flash.................................. 102
tunnel detection.................................. 104
Headlight washers................................... 110
Head restraints, rear seat.................... 95, 96
Heated oxygen sensors........................... 300
Heated rear seats.................................... 229
Heated steering wheel............................. 100
Heated windshield........................... 115, 231
High beams.............................................. 102 active.................................................. 102
Hill Start Assist (HSA).............................. 129
Hoisting the vehicle................................. 348 HomeLink ®
Wireless Control System...... 121
Home safe lighting........................... 107, 108
Hood, opening/closing............................ 350
Horn........................................................... 99
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Ignition modes........................................... 90
Immobilizer................................................ 60
Important information.................................. 6
Indicator lights............................... 81, 83, 85 Infant seats................................................ 43
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 33
Inflation pressure..................................... 317
Inflation pressure table............................ 320Information and warning symbols, table
of.............................................................. 397
Information lights........................... 81, 83, 85Infotainment
Menu navigation................................. 251
Infotainment system................................ 248 AUX/USB sockets............................... 271 Bluetooth ®
devices............................. 274
Bluetooth ®
hands-free system........... 276
getting started.................................... 249
media player....................................... 266
menus......................................... 249, 251
radio functions.................................... 257
sound settings.................................... 252
voice control....................................... 285
Inspection readiness................................ 348
Instrument lighting................................... 105 "theater" lighting................................. 105
Instrument overview............................ 80, 81
Instrument panel................................ 81, 217
Integrated two-stage booster cushion...... 52

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Supplemental restraint system.................. 22
warning light......................................... 86
Symbols, overview................................... 397
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Tailgate driving with it open............................. 292
locking/unlocking.................................. 73
opening manually................................. 74
wiper/washer...................................... 110
Tailgate wipers......................................... 363 Temperature sensor ambient................................................. 87
Temporary spare tire............................... 329
Three-way catalytic converter................. 299
Tire designations..................................... 322
Tire inflation pressure.............................. 320
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.... 340, 341 indicator light........................................ 85
Tires......................................................... 314 age...................................................... 314
changing from summer to winter........ 315
glossary of terms................................ 324
improving economy............................ 315 inflation pressure................................ 317
inflation pressure table....................... 320
load ratings......................................... 319
rotation............................................... 314
Self-supporting run flat tires (SST)..... 342
snow................................................... 328
spare................................................... 329
specifications...................................... 318
speed ratings...................................... 318
storing................................................. 316
studded............................................... 328
tire pressure monitoring system......... 340
tire sealing system.............................. 330
tread wear indicator............................ 315
uniform tire quality grading................. 327
Tire sealing system.................................. 330 Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 51
Touching up paint.................................... 383
Towing a trailer................................ 307, 308 trailer hitch.......................................... 308
Towing the vehicle................................... 310
Traction control........................................ 152
Trailer towing................................... 307, 308 trailer hitch.......................................... 308 Transmission
general description..................... 129, 130
Hill Start Assist................................... 129
oil........................................................ 394
shiftlock override................................ 132
Tread wear indicator................................ 315
Trip computer.......................................... 234
Trip odometers.......................................... 88
Trips, long distance................................. 294
Tunnel detection...................................... 104
Turn signals............................................. 106 changing bulbs................................... 359
indicator lights...................................... 85
Two-stage booster cushion....................... 52
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading................... 327
Unlocking the tailgate................................ 73
Unlocking the vehicle.......................... 61, 71
Upholstery care....................................... 381