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WHEELS AND TIRES
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ice technician to have the bottle removed
and properly disposed of.
WARNING
If heavy vibrations, unsteady steering behavior,
or noises should occur while driving, reduce
speed and park the vehicle in a safe place.
Recheck the tire for bumps, cracks, or other
visible damage, and recheck its inflation pres-
sure. If the pressure is below 19 psi (1.3 bar),
do not continue driving. Have the vehicle
towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician.
14.
Rechecking the pressure
Reconnect the tire sealing system.
15. Check the inflation pressure on the air pres-
sure gauge.
•
If the pressure is under 19 psi (1.3 bar),
the puncture has not been sealed suffi-
ciently and the vehicle should not be
driven. Have the vehicle towed to a trained
and qualified Volvo service technician.
•
If the pressure is more than 19 psi
(1.3 bar), inflate the tire to the correct
pressure (see the tire pressure decal on
the on the driver's side B-pillar (the struc-
tural member at the side of the vehicle, at
the rear of the driver's door opening). Use
the air release valve to release some air
from the tire if necessary.
16. Switch off the compressor and disconnect
the electrical wire from the 12-volt socket.
Unscrew the hose from the tire’s inflation
valve and reinstall the valve cap.
Do not attempt to remove the sealing com-
pound bottle from the tire sealing system. It
cannot be turned counterclockwise.
17. Fold the hose into the sealing system box
and return the components to the cargo
compartment.
CAUTION
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After inflating the tires, always reinstall
the valve cap to help avoid damage to the
valve from dirt, gravel, etc.
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Use plastic valve caps only. Metal caps
could corrode and become difficult to
remove.
NOTE
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After use, the sealing compound bottle,
the hose, and certain other system com-
ponents must be replaced. Please con-
sult your Volvo retailer for replacement
parts.
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If the sealing compound bottle’s expira-
tion date has passed, please take it to a
Volvo retailer or a recycling station that
can properly dispose of harmful sub-
stances.
WARNING
Always check tire inflation pressure regularly.
Volvo recommends driving to an authorized Volvo
workshop to have the damaged tire repaired/
replaced. Inform the workshop that the tire con-
tains sealing compound.
