09 Wheels and tyres
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Tyre pressure monitoring (TPMS)*
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recommendations
Tyre pressure monitoring (TPMS) (Tyre
Pressure Monitoring System)* warns the
driver when the pressure is too low in one or
more of the car's tyres.
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Volvo recommends that TPMS sensors
are fitted to all wheels on the car, includ-
ing winter wheels.
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Volvo recommends that sensors are not
moved between different wheels.
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The spare wheel is not equipped a with
TPMS sensor.
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If the spare wheel or a wheel without a
TPMS sensor is used, the error message
Tyre pressure system Service
required will be shown in the combined
instrument panel.
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If a wheel has been changed, or if the
TPMS sensor has been moved to another
wheel then the seal, nut and valve core
must be replaced.
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When TPMS sensors are installed, the car
should be switched off for at least 15
minutes otherwise an error message will
be shown in the combined instrument
panel.
WARNING
When inflating a tyre equipped with TPMS,
hold the nozzle of the pump directly
against the valve to avoid damaging the
valve.
NOTE
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After a tyre has been inflated, always
refit the dust cap in order to avoid
damage to the valve from gravel, dirt,
etc.
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Only use plastic dust caps. Metal dust
caps can rust and become difficult to
unscrew.
NOTE
If you want to change the tyre dimension
then the TPMS system must be reconfig-
ured. For further information - contact a
Volvo dealer.
Related information
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Tyre pressure monitoring* (p. 334)
Tyre pressure monitoring (TPMS)*
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driveable punctured tyres*
If SST (Self Supporting run flat Tires)* is
selected, the car is also equipped with TPMS
(p. 334).
This type of tyre has a specially reinforced
side wall that makes continued driving possi-
ble to a limited extent despite the tyre losing
all or some of its pressure. These tyres are fit-
ted on a special rim. (Normal tyres can also
be fitted to this rim.)
If an SST tyre loses tyre pressure then the
yellow TPMS lamp in the combined instru-
ment panel illuminates and a message is
shown in the information display. If this
occurs, reduce speed to max. 80 km/h. The
tyre must be replaced as soon as possible.
Drive carefully, in some cases it can be diffi-
cult to see which tyre is faulty. In order to
establish which tyre needs attention, check
all four tyres.
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Standard in certain markets.
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Standard in certain markets.
