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CAUTION
•After inflating the tires, always reinstall the valve cap to help avoid damage to thevalve from dirt, gravel, etc.
• Use plastic valve caps only. Metal capscould corrode and become difficult toremove.
NOTE
•After use, the sealing compound bottle, the hose, and certain other system com-ponents must be replaced. Please con-sult your Volvo retailer for replacementparts.
• If the sealing compound bottle
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CAUTION
The compressor should not be used for more than 10 minutes at a time to avoid overheat-ing.
5. Inflate the tire to the correct pressure (seethe tire pressure decal on the on the driver's side B-pillar (the structural member at theside of the vehicle, at the rear of the driver'sdoor opening). Use the air release valve torelease some air from the tire if necessary.
6. Turn off the compressor (press the on/off
switch to position 0) when the correct infla-
tion pressure has been reached.
CAUTION
• After inflating the tires, always reinstall the valve cap to help avoid damage to thevalve from dirt, gravel, etc.
• Use plastic valve caps only. Metal capscould corrode and become difficult toremove.
7. Disconnect the electrical wire from the 12-
volt socket.
Related information
• Checking tire inflation pressure (p. 110)
• Tire sealing system (p. 122)
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Label information
The labels in your vehicle provide information such as the chassis number, paint code, tireinflation pressure, etc.
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Engine oil. This label contains the recom-
mended engine oil specifications.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The
VIN plate is located on the top left surface of the dashboard. The Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) should always be quoted in allcorrespondence concerning your vehicle withthe retailer and when ordering parts.
Tire inflation pressures. This label indicates
the correct inflation pressures for the tires that were on the vehicle when it left the fac-tory.
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) specifications (USA) and Minis-try of Transport (CMVSS) standards(Canada). Your Volvo is designed to meet all
applicable safety standards, as evidenced bythe certification label on the driver's side B-pillar (the structural member at the side ofthe vehicle, at the rear of the driver's dooropening). This label also includes codes forpaint color, etc. For further information regar-ding these regulations, please consult yourVolvo retailer. U.S. models have the upperdecal; Canadian models have the lower one.
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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 tiresinstalled on your vehicle at the factory.
Tire sizes: V90 Cross Country
Cold tire pressure for up to five persons Front psi (kPa)Rearpsi (kPa)
235/55R18235/50R19245/45R20 35 (240) 35 (240)
245/40R21 36 (250) 36 (250)
Temporary spare tireT125/80 R18 60 (420) 60 (420)
Related information
•
Checking tire inflation pressure (p. 110)
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E
Electrical sockets 129
Emergency locking retractor 71Engine compartmentfuses 149
Engine compartment overview 89
Engine oil 173
Engine specifications 171
Environment 9
Eyelets for anchoring loads 97
F
Flat tires repairing with tire sealing system 122, 124 , 127
Fluid specifications 169, 170, 175 Fog lights rear 138
Front airbags 59 disconnecting passenger
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T
Technician certification 47
Temporary spare tire 113
Tire inflation pressure 174
Tire Pressure Monitoring System 117, 120calibrating 121
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 121
Tires 102, 112 changing 112
changing from summer to winter 107
glossary of terms 106
improving economy 102
inflation pressure 110
inflation pressure table 174installing (mounting) a wheel on the
vehicle 117
rotation 103
snow 110
spare 113
specifications 104
storing 103
studded 110
tire pressure monitoring system 117, 120
tire sealing system 122, 124, 127
tread wear indicator 108
uniform tire quality grading 109
wheel bolts 115
Tire sealing system 122, 124, 127
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys- tems) 80
Towbar 144 Towing a trailer trailer hitch 144
Trailer hitch 144Trailer towing trailer hitch 144
Transmission oil 175
Tread wear indicator 108Turn signals changing bulbs 137
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 109
V
Vehicle Event Data 20
Vehicle information 8
Vehicle loading 92, 108
Vehicle weights 167
Volvo and the environment 9
Volvo ID 21
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance 8
Volvo programs 8
W
Washer fluid 142 Wheels
changing 112, 115
storing 103
Whiplash Protection System 53 Windows laminated glass 47
Windshield washer fluid reservoir 142
Windshield wiper blades 139Windshield wipers service position 140
Wiper blades replacing 139, 140