spare wheel VOLVO S60 2013 Owner´s Manual

08 Wheels and tires
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
08
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Introduction
NOTE
USA – FCC ID: KR5S122780002
This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the fol-
lowing conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
The tire pressure monitoring system1 uses sen-
sors mounted in the tire valves to check infla-
tion pressure levels. When the vehicle is mov-
ing at a speed of approximately 20 mph
(30 km/h) or faster, these sensors transmit
inflation pressure data to a receiver located in
the vehicle.
When low inflation pressure is detected, TPMS
will light up the tire pressure warning light
(
) (also referred to as a telltale) in the
instrument panel and will display one of the
following messages in the text window:
Tire
pressure low or
Tire needs air now.
NOTE
If a fault occurs in TPMS, the tire pressure
warning light will flash for approximately
1 minute and
Tire press. syst Service
required will be displayed.
Each tire, including the spare2 (if provided),
should be checked monthly when cold and
inflated to the inflation pressure recommended
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label, you should determine the
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has
been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres-
sure telltale when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when
the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you
should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pres-
sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated
tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to
tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel
efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the
vehicle's handling and stopping ability.Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute
for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driv-
er's responsibility to maintain correct tire pres-
sure, even if under-inflation has not reached
the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low
tire pressure telltale.
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a
TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when
the system is not operating properly. The
TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with
the low tire pressure telltale. When the system
detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for
approximately one minute and then remain
continuously illuminated. This sequence will
continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as
long as the malfunction exists. When the mal-
function indicator is illuminated, the system
may not be able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may
occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS
from functioning properly. Always check the
TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one
or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to
ensure that the replacement or alternate tires
and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to
function properly.
1Not available in all markets or in all models.2Available as an accessory

08 Wheels and tires
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
08
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.299
NOTE
TPMS indicates low tire pressure but does
not replace normal tire maintenance. For
information on correct tire pressure, please
refer to the tire inflation pressure table in this
chapter or consult your Volvo retailer.
Erasing warning messagesWhen a low tire pressure warning message has
been displayed, and the tire pressure warning
light has come on:
1. Use a tire pressure gauge to check the
inflation pressure of all four tires.
2. Re-inflate the tire(s) to the correct pressure
(consult the tire pressure placard or the
inflation pressure table on page 279.
3. In certain cases, it may be necessary to
drive the vehicle for several minutes at a
speed of 20 mph (30 km/h) or faster. This
will erase the warning text and the warning
light will go out.
WARNING
Incorrect inflation pressure could lead to tire
failure, resulting in a loss of control of the
vehicle.
Changing wheels with TPMSPlease note the following when changing or
replacing the factory installed TPMS wheels/
tires on the vehicle:
•Only the factory-mounted wheels are
equipped with TPMS sensors in the valves.
•If the vehicle is equipped with a temporary
spare tire, this tire does not have a TPMS
sensor.
•If wheels without TPMS sensors are moun-
ted on the vehicle, TIRE PRESS SYST
SERVICE REQUIRED will be displayed
each time the vehicle is driven above
25 mph (40 km/h) for 10 minutes or more.
•Once TPMS sensors are properly installed,
the warning message should not reappear.
If the message is still displayed, drive the
vehicle for several minutes at a speed of
20 mph (30 km/h) or faster to erase the
message.
•Volvo recommends that TPMS sensors be
fitted on all wheels used on the vehicle.
Volvo does not recommend moving sen-
sors back and forth between sets of
wheels.
CAUTION
When inflating tires with TPMS valves, press
the pump's mouthpiece straight onto the
valve to help avoid bending or otherwise
damaging the valve.
NOTE
•If you change to tires with a different
recommended inflation pressure, the
TPMS system must be recalibrated to
these tires. On U.S. models, this must
be done by a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician. On Canadian mod-
els, see the following section "Recali-
brating TPMS."
•If a tire is changed, or if the TPMS sen-
sor is moved to another wheel, the sen-
sor's seal, nut, and valve core should be
replaced.
•When installing TPMS sensors, the
vehicle must be parked for at least
15 minutes with the ignition off. If the
vehicle is driven within 15 minutes, a
TPMS error message will be displayed.
Recalibrating TPMS (Canadian models
only)*
In certain cases, it may be necessary to reca-
librate TPMS to conform to Volvo's recom-
mended tire inflation pressures (see the infla-

11 Index
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360
Seats, front..........................................86, 87
Sensus.....................................................186
Shiftlock....................................................... 9
override............................................... 120
Side door mirrors..................................... 105
Side impact airbags................................... 31
Sign information (RSI).............................. 133
SiriusXM
E satellite radio......................... 226
Snow chains............................................ 286
Snow tires................................................ 286
Spare tire................................................. 287
Speed-dependent steering...................... 205
Spin control............................................. 130
SRS............................................................ 22
Stability system...............................130, 131
Corner Traction Control (CTC)............130
Engine Drag Control (EDC).................130
indicator light........................................ 79
Starting the engine..................................113
remote start........................................ 115
with keyless drive...............................113
Starting the vehicle
after a crash (crash mode)....................36
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)........................ 54Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 92
horn....................................................... 92
keypad.................................. 92, 189, 214
Stone chips, touching up......................... 335
Storage spaces........................................ 206
Studded tires........................................... 286
Sunroof (moonroof).................................. 108
Sun shade................................................ 104
Supplemental restraint system.................. 22
warning light......................................... 80
Symbols, overview................................... 349
T
Temporary spare tire............................... 287
Three-way catalytic converter................. 260
Tire designations.....................................280
Tire inflation pressure..............................279
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....298, 299
indicator light........................................ 79
Tires.........................................................274
age...................................................... 274
changing from summer to winter........ 275glossary of terms................................ 282
improving economy............................ 275
inflation pressure................................ 277
inflation pressure table.......................279
load ratings......................................... 278
rotation............................................... 274
Self-supporting run flat tires (SST)..... 300
snow...................................................286
spare................................................... 287
specifications...................................... 278
speed ratings...................................... 278
storing................................................. 276
studded............................................... 286
tire pressure monitoring system......... 298
tire sealing system.............................. 288
tread wear indicator............................ 275
uniform tire quality grading................. 285
Tire sealing system.................................. 288
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 48
Touching up paint.................................... 335
Towing a trailer................................265, 266
trailer hitch.......................................... 266
Towing the vehicle................................... 268
Traction control........................................ 130