2019 VOLVO S60 TWIN ENGINE Owners Manual

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Checking tire pressure
Correct inflation pressure helps improve drivingstability, save fuel and increase the service life ofthe tires.
Tire pressure decreases over time, which is nor-mal. Tire pressure also varies depending on theambient temperature. Driving on under-inflatedtires could cause the vehicle to overheat and leadto damage. Tire pressure affects traveling com-fort, road noise and driving characteristics.
Check the pressure in the tires every month. Usethe recommended inflation pressure for cold tiresfor optimal tire performance and wear. Under-inflated or over-inflated tires could cause uneventread wear.
Use an air pressure gauge and check the infla-tion pressure on all the tires, including the spare
tire4, at least once a month and before long trips.Volvo recommends buying a reliable air pressuregauge, as the automatic gauges provided at serv-ice stations may be inaccurate.

WARNING
Under-inflation is the most commoncause of tire failure and may result insevere tire cracking, tread separation, or"blow-out," with unexpected loss of vehi-cle control and increased risk of injury.
Under-inflated tires reduce the load car-rying capacity of your vehicle.

Cold tires
Inflation pressure should be checked when thetires are cold. The tires are considered to be coldwhen they have the same temperature as thesurrounding (ambient) air. This temperature isnormally reached after the vehicle has beenparked for at least 3 hours.
After driving for approximately 1.6 km (1 mile),the tires are considered to be warm. If you needto drive longer than that to inflate the tires, checkand record the inflation pressure of the tires firstand inflate accordingly when you arrive at thepump.
When the ambient temperature changes, so doesthe inflation pressure. A 10-degree temperaturedrop causes a corresponding drop in inflationpressure of 1 psi (7 kPa). Check the inflationpressure of the tires regularly and adjust to thecorrect pressure, which can be found on the vehi-cle's tire information decal or certification label.
If you check inflation pressure when the tires arewarm, you should never release air. The tiresbecome warm after driving and it is normal forwarm tires to have an inflation pressure abovethe recommended pressure for cold tires. A warmtire with an inflation pressure equal to or underthe recommended pressure for cold tires couldbe significantly under-inflated.
Related information
Adjusting tire pressure (p. 520)
Recommended tire pressure (p. 521)
Tire pressure monitoring system* (p. 521)
Tires (p. 512)
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Adjusting tire pressure
Tire pressure decreases over time, which is nor-mal. The tire pressure must therefore beadjusted to maintain the recommended tire pres-sure.
Use the recommended inflation pressure for coldtires for optimal tire performance and wear.

NOTE
To help prevent incorrect inflation pressure,pressure should be checked when the tiresare cold. The tires are considered to be coldwhen they have reached the same tempera-ture as the ambient temperature (about 3hours after the vehicle was last driven). Afterdriving for a few kilometers, the tires will warmup and the pressure will increase.
1. Remove the valve cap from the tire and pressthe air pressure gauge firmly onto the valve.
2.Inflate the tire to the correct inflation pres-sure; see the tire pressure placard on thedriver's side B pillar for recommended pres-sures for factory-mounted tires.
3. Screw the valve cap back on.
NOTE
After inflating a tire, always replace thevalve cap to help prevent valve damagecaused by gravel, dirt, etc.
Use plastic valve caps only. Metal capscould corrode and become difficult toremove.
4. Visually inspect the tire to make sure thereare no nails or other embedded objects thatcould puncture the tire and cause air leak-age.
5.Check the sidewalls to make sure there areno gouges, cuts, bulges or other irregulari-ties.
6. Repeat this procedure for each tire, including
the spare tire5.
NOTE
If you have overfilled the tire, release air bypushing on the metal stem in the center ofthe valve. Then recheck the pressure withyour tire gauge.
Some spare tires require higher inflation pres-sure than the other tires. Consult the tireinflation pressure table or the inflation pres-sure decal.

Related information
Recommended tire pressure (p. 521)
Checking tire pressure (p. 519)
Inflate tires with the compressor included inthe tire sealing system (p. 539)
Approved tire pressure (p. 623)
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Recommended tire pressure
The tire pressure placard on the driver's side Bpillar (between the front and the rear door) indi-cates tire pressure for different loads and speedconditions.
The decal specifies the designation for the fac-tory-mounted tires on the vehicle, as well as loadlimits and inflation pressures.

Related information
Checking tire pressure (p. 519)
Approved tire pressure (p. 623)
Tire pressure monitoring system*
The tire pressure monitoring system6 provides awarning symbol in the instrument panel if pres-sure is too low in one or more tires.
SymbolExplanation
This symbol illuminates to indicatelow inflation pressure.
If there is a system malfunction, theinflation pressure warning symbolwill flash for approximately oneminute and then glow steadily.
System description
The tire pressure monitoring system measuresdifferences in rotational speed between thewheels through the ABS system to determine ifthe tires are properly inflated. If inflation pressurein a tire is too low, its diameter (and consequentlyits rotational speed) changes. By comparing thetires with each other, the system can determine ifthe pressure in one or more tires is too low.

General information about the tire pressure
monitoring system
In the following description, the tire monitoringsystem is generally referred to as TPMS.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided)7
should be checked monthly when cold and infla-
ted to the inflation pressure recommended by thevehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard ortire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle hastires of a different size than the size indicated onthe vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label,you should determine the proper tire inflationpressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle hasbeen equipped with a tire pressure monitoringsystem (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres-sure telltale when one or more of your tires issignificantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when thelow tire pressure telltale illuminates, you shouldstop and check your tires as soon as possible,and inflate them to the proper pressure.
Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire cau-ses the tire to overheat and can lead to tire fail-ure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiencyand tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle'shandling and stopping ability. Please note thatthe TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire main-tenance, and it is the driver's responsibility tomaintain correct tire pressure, even if under-infla-tion has not reached the level to trigger illumina-tion of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with aTPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when thesystem is not operating properly. The TPMS mal-function indicator is combined with the low tire
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pressure telltale. When the system detects a mal-function, the telltale will flash for approximatelyone minute and then remain continuously illumi-nated. This sequence will continue upon subse-quent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunc-tion exists. When the malfunction indicator is illu-minated, the system may not be able to detect orsignal low tire pressure as intended.
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety ofreasons, including the installation of replacementor alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle thatprevent the TPMS from functioning properly.
Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale afterreplacing one or more tires or wheels on yourvehicle to ensure that the replacement or alter-nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to con-tinue to function properly.

Messages in the instrument panel
If tire pressure is too low, the low tire pressurewarning symbol is shown in the instrument panelalong with a message. Check the inflation pres-sure in the Car Status app in the center display.
Tire pressure lowCheck tires, calibrateafter fill
Tire pressure system Temporarilyunavailable
Tire pressure system Service required
To keep in mind
Always save the new inflation pressure in thesystem after changing a tire or adjusting theinflation pressure.
If you switch to a tire of another size than thefactory-mounted tires, the system must bereset by storing a new inflation pressure forthese tires to avoid false warnings.
If a spare wheel8 is used, it is possible thatthe tire pressure monitoring system will notwork correctly due to the differencesbetween the wheels.
The system does not replace the need forregular tire inspection and maintenance.
It is not possible to deactivate the tire pres-sure monitoring system.

WARNING
Incorrect inflation pressure could lead totire failure, which could cause the driverto lose control of the vehicle.
The system cannot predict sudden tiredamage.

Related information
Recommended tire pressure (p. 521)
Viewing tire pressure status in the centerdisplay* (p. 524)
Action when warned of low tire pressure(p. 525)
Saving a new inflation pressure in the moni-toring system* (p. 523)
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Saving a new inflation pressure in
the monitoring system*
In order for the tire pressure monitoring system9
to function correctly, tire pressure reference val-ues must be saved correctly. To help ensure thatthe system can correctly alert the driver of lowinflation pressure, this must be done each timethe tires are changed or the inflation pressure isadjusted.
For example, when driving with a heavy load or athigh speeds (over 160 km/h (100 mph)), tirepressure should be adjusted to the Volvo-recom-mended tire pressure values. The system shouldthen be reset by saving the new inflation pres-sure.
To store the new inflation pressure as a refer-ence value in the system:
1.Switch off the ignition.
2. Inflate the tire to the correct inflation pres-sure; see the tire pressure placard on thedriver's side B pillar for recommended pres-sures for factory-mounted tires.
3. Start the vehicle.
4.Open the Car Status app in App view.
5.Tap TPMS.

NOTE
The vehicle must be stationary for the StorePressure button to be selectable.
6.Tap Store Pressure.
7.Tap OK to confirm that the tire pressure inall four tires has been checked and adjusted.
8.Drive the vehicle until the new inflation pres-sure has been saved.
The new inflation pressure is stored whenthe vehicle is driven at speeds over 35 km/h(22 mph).
If the vehicle's ignition is switched off beforethe new inflation pressure has been saved,the procedure must be performed again. Tohelp ensure that the new inflation pressure issaved correctly, allow the storing procedureto complete during a single operating cycle.
>If storing cannot be performed, Storingpressure unsuccessful. Try again. willbe displayed.
WARNING
The exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,which is invisible and odorless but very poi-sonous. The procedure for saving a new infla-tion pressure must therefore always be per-formed outdoors or in a workshop withexhaust gas extraction.

Related information
Recommended tire pressure (p. 521)
Adjusting tire pressure (p. 520)
Viewing tire pressure status in the centerdisplay* (p. 524)
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Action when warned of low tire pressure(p. 525)
Tire pressure monitoring system* (p. 521)
Viewing tire pressure status in the
center display*
With the system for tire pressure monitoring 10,tire pressure status can be viewed in the centerdisplay.

Checking status
The vehicle may need to be driven for a fewminutes at a speed above 35 km/h (22 mph) toactivate the system.
1.Open the Car Status app in App view.
2.Tap TPMS to display the status of the tires.
Status indicator light
The illustration is generic. Layout may vary depending onvehicle model or software version.
Below are a few examples of messages that maybe displayed for inflation pressure status andwhat they mean.
Center display:Check front lefttire, store pres-sure after fill
The tire's inflation pres-sure is too low. Stop andcheck/inflate the tire as
soon as possibleA.
Center display:Check all tires,store pressureafter fill
The inflation pressure istoo low in one or moretires. Stop and check/inflate the tires as soon as
possibleA.
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Instrument panel:Tire pressuresystem Tempo-rarily unavaila-ble
The indicator symbol willflash for about 1 minuteand then glow steadily.The system is temporarilyunavailable and will beactivated momentarily.
Instrument panel:Tire pressuresystem Servicerequired
The indicator symbol willflash for about 1 minuteand then glow steadily. Ifthe system is not workingproperly, contact a work-
shopB.
AAfter the inflation pressure has been adjusted, always save thenew inflation pressure in the system.BAn authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.

Related information
Saving a new inflation pressure in the moni-toring system* (p. 523)
Action when warned of low tire pressure(p. 525)
Tire pressure monitoring system* (p. 521)
Vehicle status (p. 560)
Action when warned of low tirepressure
When the inflation pressure monitoring system11
detects low inflation pressure in a tire, immediateaction is required.
If the system's indicator symbol illumi-nates and the message Tire pressurelow is displayed, check the tire pres-sure and inflate if necessary.
1. Switch off the ignition.
2.Check the inflation pressure on all four tiresusing a tire pressure gauge.
3. Inflate the tire to the correct inflation pres-sure; see the tire pressure placard on thedriver's side B pillar for recommended pres-sures for factory-mounted tires.
4. After the inflation pressure has beenadjusted, always save the new inflation pres-sure in the system via the center display.
Please be aware that the indicator symbolwill not go out until the low tire pressure hasbeen corrected and a storing procedure hasbeen started for the new inflation pressure.
NOTE
To help prevent incorrect inflation pressure,pressure should be checked when the tiresare cold. The tires are considered to be coldwhen they have reached the same tempera-ture as the ambient temperature (about 3hours after the vehicle was last driven). Afterdriving for a few kilometers, the tires will warmup and the pressure will increase.

NOTE
After inflating a tire, always replace thevalve cap to help prevent valve damagecaused by gravel, dirt, etc.
Use plastic valve caps only. Metal capscould corrode and become difficult toremove.

WARNING
Incorrect inflation pressure could lead totire failure, which could cause the driverto lose control of the vehicle.
The system cannot predict sudden tiredamage.
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Related information
Recommended tire pressure (p. 521)
Adjusting tire pressure (p. 520)
Saving a new inflation pressure in the moni-toring system* (p. 523)
Viewing tire pressure status in the centerdisplay* (p. 524)
Tire pressure monitoring system* (p. 521)
Inflate tires with the compressor included inthe tire sealing system (p. 539)
When changing wheels
The wheels can be changed, e.g. to switch tosnow tires or spare tires. Follow the applicableinstructions for removing and installing thewheel.

Changing to tires of another dimension
Make sure that the tire dimension is approved foruse on the vehicle.
If you change to tires of another dimension, con-tact an authorized Volvo workshop to update thevehicle's software. A software update may benecessary when changing to tires of larger/smaller dimensions or when changing to or fromsnow tires.

Related information
Removing a wheel (p. 528)
Installing a wheel (p. 530)
Tool kit (p. 526)
Snow tires (p. 533)
Spare wheel (p. 531)
Wheel bolts (p. 527)
Tool kit
Tools for e.g. towing or changing wheels areprovided in the vehicle's trunk.
The foam block under the cargo compartmentfloor contains the towing eyelet, the tire sealingsystem, the tool for removing plastic wheel boltcovers and the tool for removing the lockingwheel bolts.
If the vehicle is equipped with a spare tire*12, ajack and lug wrench are provided.

Related information
When changing wheels (p. 526)
Jack* (p. 527)
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