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Tool for removing the plastic covers on the wheel nuts
Remove the wheel cover (where applica- ble) using the removal tool or remove thewheel cover by hand.
4. Block the wheels that are on the ground with wooden blocks or large stones.Lug wrench and towing eyelet
5. Screw the towing eyelet into the lug wrench as shown in the illustration.
CAUTION
The towing eyelet must be screwed into the lug wrench as far as possible.
6. With the vehicle still on the ground,remove the plastic covers on the wheel nuts with the tool provided and use thelug wrench/towing eyelet to loosen thewheel nuts ½ – 1 turn by exerting down-ward (counterclockwise) pressure.
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Changing a wheel – spare wheel
Wheel changes should always be carried out correctly.
Spare tireA spare tire can be purchased for your vehi-cle as an accessory. Follow the instructionsincluded with the spare tire regarding use andstowing in the vehicle. See also Changing awheel – removing wheel (p. 288) for additionalinformation.
Spare wheelThe following instructions only apply if youhave purchased a temporary spare wheel* foryour vehicle. If there is no temporary spare wheel in your vehicle, please see Tire sealing system* –general information (p. 311) for instructionson using the tire sealing system. The accessory temporary spare wheel is pro- vided in a bag that must be securely strappedin place in the trunk while the vehicle is beingdriven. The spare wheel is only intended for tempo- rary use. Replace it with a normal wheel assoon as possible. The vehicle's handling maybe altered by the use of the spare wheel. Thecorrect tire pressure is stated in the tire pres-sure table, see Tire inflation – pressure table(p. 297) and in the tire inflation placard on thedriver's side door jamb at the rear of the driv-er's door opening.Turn the handle on the spare wheel bag in toward the rear seat. Secure the stitchedstrap hooks in the loading eyelets. Secure the long strap in one of the loading eyelets, wrapthe strap around the spare wheel and throughthe lower handle. Secure the short strap onthe long strap. Secure in the other loadingeyelet and tighten.
WARNING
Current legislation prohibits the use of the “Temporary Spare” tire other than as atemporary replacement for a puncturedtire. It must be replaced as soon as possi-ble by a standard tire. Road holding andhandling may be affected with the “Tem-porary Spare” in use.
CAUTION
The vehicle must never be driven with more than one temporary spare wheel.
Related information
• Changing a wheel – installing a wheel (p. 292)
• Changing a wheel – removing wheel(p. 288)
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Loading specifications
Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design perform-ance. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize your- self with the following terms for determiningyour vehicle's weight ratings, with or withouta trailer, from the vehicle's Federal/CanadianMotor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) label, and the vehicle's tire informa-tion placard:
Curb weightThe weight of the vehicle including a full tankof fuel and all standard equipment. It doesnot include passengers, cargo, or optionalequipment.
Capacity weightAll weight added to the curb weight, includingcargo and optional equipment. When towing,trailer hitch tongue load is also part of cargoweight.
Permissible axle weightThe maximum allowable weight that can becarried by a single axle (front or rear). Thesenumbers are shown on the Federal/CanadianMotor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/CMVSS) label. The total load on each axlemust never exceed its maximum permissibleweight.
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)The vehicle's curb weight + cargo + passen-gers.
NOTE
•The location of the various labels in your vehicle, see Label information(p. 364).
• A table listing important weight limitsfor your vehicle, see Weights (p. 369).
Loading specifications – load limit
The load limit of your vehicle is the combined weight of the occupants and cargo.
Steps for Determining Correct Load
Limit
1. Locate the statement "the combined weight of occupants and cargo shouldnever exceed XXX pounds" on your vehi-cle's placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be ridingin your vehicle.
3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilo-grams or XXX pounds.
4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage loadcapacity. For example, if the "XXX"amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will befive 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle,the amount of available cargo and lug-gage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 – 750 (5 × 150) = 650 lbs.)
5. Determine the combined weight of lug- gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi-cle. That weight may not safely exceedthe available cargo and luggage loadcapacity calculated in Step 4.
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6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
WARNING
•Exceeding the permissible axle weight, gross vehicle weight, or any otherweight rating limits can cause tireoverheating resulting in permanentdeformation or catastrophic failure.
• Do not use replacement tires withlower load carrying capacities than thetires that were original equipment onthe vehicle because this will lower thevehicle's GVW rating. Use only tireswith the correct load carrying capacity.Consult your Volvo retailer for informa-tion.
Tire specifications – terminology
The following is a glossary of tire-related terms. The tire suppliers may have additional mark- ings, notes or warnings such as standardload, radial tubeless, etc.
• Tire information placard
: A placard
showing the OE (Original Equipment) tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure,and the maximum weight the vehicle cancarry.
• Tire Identification Number (TIN)
: A
number on the sidewall of each tire pro-viding information about the tire brandand manufacturing plant, tire size anddate of manufacturer.
• Inflation pressure
: A measure of the
amount of air in a tire.
• Standard load
: A class of P-metric or
Metric tires designed to carry a maximumload at 35 psi [37 psi (2.5 bar) for Metrictires]. Increasing the inflation pressurebeyond this pressure will not increase thetires load carrying capability.
• Extra load
: A class of P-metric or Metric
tires designed to carry a heavier maxi-mum load at 41 psi [43 psi (2.9 bar) forMetric tires]. Increasing the inflation pres-sure beyond this pressure will notincrease the tire's load carrying capabil-ity. •
kPa
: Kilopascal, a metric unit of air pres-
sure.
• PSI
: Pounds per square inch, a standard
unit of air pressure.
• B-pillar
: The structural member at the
side of the vehicle behind the front door.
• Bead area of the tire
: Area of the tire
next to the rim.
• Sidewall of the tire
: Area between the
bead area and the tread.
• Tread area of the tire
: Area of the perim-
eter of the tire that contacts the roadwhen mounted on the vehicle.
• Rim
: The metal support (wheel) for a tire
or a tire and tube assembly upon whichthe tire beads are seated.
• Maximum load rating
: a figure indicating
the maximum load in pounds and kilo-grams that can be carried by the tire. Thisrating is established by the tire manufac-turer.
• Maximum permissible inflation pressure
: the greatest amount of air
pressure that should ever be put in the tire. This limit is set by the tire manufac-turer.
• Recommended tire inflation pressure
:
inflation pressure, established by Volvo,which is based on the type of tires thatare mounted on a vehicle at the factory.This information can be found on the tireinflation placard(s) located on the driver's
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WARNING
The bottle is equipped with a catch to keep it securely in place and help preventsealing compound leakage. Once in place,the bottle cannot be unscrewed. This mustbe done by a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician.
5. Remove the valve cap from the tire’sinflation valve and screw the tire sealing system’s hose connector onto the valveas tightly as possible by hand.
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.
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ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 55
top tether anchors................................ 56
Child safety................................................ 46 booster cushions.................................. 54
child restraint systems.......................... 47
convertible seats.................................. 51
infant seats........................................... 49
Child safety locks...................................... 57
City safety........................................ 190, 191
Climate system........................................ 125 air distribution..................... 121, 126, 128
air vents.............................................. 121
Interior Air Quality System.................. 119
introduction......................................... 118
passenger compartment filter............ 119
refrigerant........................................... 118
Clock, setting............................................. 72
Cold weather driving................................ 272
Collision warning system.. 197, 199, 202, 203, 205, 206
Compass in rearview mirror....................... 99
Connected service booking..................... 322
Conserving electrical current................... 271
Convertible seats....................................... 51
Coolant............................................ 328, 373
Cooling system, general information....... 271
Corner traction control............................. 163 Courtesy lighting........................................ 89
Crash event data....................................... 18
Crash mode......................................... 44, 45
Cruise control.................................. 169, 171
adaptive.............................................. 172
Curb weight............................................. 298
Current, conserving................................. 271
Cyclist detection.............................. 201, 205
D
Daytime running lights............................... 82
Defroster.................................................. 125
Detachable key blade...................... 144, 145Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag............................................................. 36
Distance Alert.......................................... 186
Dome lighting............................................. 89
Door mirrors......................................... 96, 97
Driver alert....................... 210, 211, 212, 213 Lane Departure Warning..... 215, 216,
217, 218Lane Keeping Aid....... 220, 221, 223, 224
Driver distraction warning.......................... 23
Driving economically................................ 277 Driving in cold weather............................ 272
Driving through water.............................. 270
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ECC................................................. 123, 124
Eco (driving function)............................... 260
Eco coast................................................. 260
Eco guide................................................... 65
Economical driving.................................. 277
Electrically heated steering wheel............. 82
Electrical sockets..................................... 133
Electric parking brake.............. 266, 267, 269
Electronic Climate Control............... 122, 124
air distribution table............................ 128
Interior Air Quality System.................. 120
Electronic oil level sensor........................ 327
Electronic stability control....................... 162
Emergency locking retractor...................... 47
Emergency starting.................................. 249
Emergency towing................... 281, 282, 283
Emission inspection readiness................ 322Engine overheating........................................... 69
specifications...................................... 370
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Three-way catalytic converter................. 277Tire designations..................................... 295
Tire inflation pressure.............................. 297
Tire Monitor............................. 307, 308, 309
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.... 303, 306 indicator light........................................ 67
Tires......................................................... 285 age...................................................... 286
changing from summer to winter........ 288
glossary of terms................................ 299
improving economy............................ 287
inflation pressure........................ 293, 294
inflation pressure table....................... 297
rotation............................................... 285
Self-supporting run flat tires (SST)..... 310
snow........................................... 301, 302
spare................................................... 291
specifications...................................... 295
speed ratings...................................... 295
storing................................................. 286
studded....................................... 301, 302
tire pressure monitoring system......... 303
tire sealing system.............................. 311
tread wear indicator............................ 287
uniform tire quality grading................. 300
Tire sealing system.................................. 311 Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 56 Touching up paint.................................... 361
Towing a trailer................................ 279, 280
Towing the vehicle................... 281, 282, 283
Traction control................................ 162, 163
Trailer towing................................... 279, 280Transmission
general description..................... 250, 252
Hill Start Assist................................... 250
oil........................................................ 373
shiftlock override................................ 254
Tread wear indicator................................ 287
Trip computer.......................................... 109
Trip odometers.......................................... 72
Trips, long distance................................. 271Trunk changing bulbs................................... 338
opening manually............................... 156
Tunnel detection........................................ 85
Turn signals............................................... 89 changing bulbs................................... 335
indicator lights...................................... 67
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading................... 300
Unlocking the vehicle...... 142, 152, 153, 155
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Valet locking............................................ 145
Vanity mirror............................................ 134changing bulbs................................... 338
Vehicle Event Data..................................... 18
Vehicle information.................................... 20
Vehicle loading........................ 135, 137, 298 roof loads............................................ 136
Vehicle maintenance................................ 319 performed by the owner..................... 320
Vehicle weights........................................ 369
Volvo and the environment........................ 22
Volvo ID..................................................... 21
Volvo maintenance.................................. 319
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance.......... 24
Volvo programs......................................... 24
Volvo Sensus........................................... 106
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Warning flashers, hazard........................... 88
Warning lights................................ 62, 64, 68
Warning symbol......................................... 69
Warning system, collision........ 197, 199, 205