flat tire VOLVO S80 2005 User Guide

ADDITION TO THESE GRADES
Quality grades can be found, where applicable, on the tire sidewall between the tread should and maximum section
width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
TREADWEAR
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half (1 1/2) times as
well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual
conditions of their use, however, and many depart significantly from the norm due to variation in driving habits,
service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate.
TRACTION
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C, as measured under controlled conditions on specified
government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
WARNING!
The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking (straight-ahead) traction tests and does not include
cornering (turning) traction.
TEMPERATURE
The temperature grades are AA (the highest), A, B, and C, representing the tire's resistance to the generation of heat
and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a minimum level of performance that all
passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher
levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive
speed, under-inflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and possible
tire failure.
pg. 108 Wheels and tires
Snow chains, snow tire, studded tires
Snow chains
Snow chains can be used on your Volvo with the following restrictions:
• Snow chains should be installed on front wheels only. Use only Volvo approved snow chains.
• If accessory, aftermarket or "custom" tires and wheels are installed and are of a size different than the original tires
and wheels, chains in some cases CANNOT be used. Sufficient clearances between chains and brakes, suspension and
body components must be maintained.
• Some strap -on type chains will interfere with brake components and therefore CANNOT be used.
• All Wheel Drive models: Snow chains should only be installed on the front wheels. Only chains adapted for AWD
models should be used.
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a temporary spare tire.
CAUTION!
The car must not be driven with wheels of different dimensions or with a spare tire other than the one that came with
the car. The use of different size wheels can seriously damage your car's transmission.
pg. 110 Changing wheels
Insert flat end of lug wrench and turn/pull straight out
Changing wheels
The spare wheel is located under the carpet on the trunk floor. The jack and crank are secured in the wheel recess.
There are two jack attachment points on each side of the car.
To change a wheel:
Engage the parking brake.
Put the gear selector in (P)ark.
Remove the wheel cap (where applicable) using the lug wrench in the tool bag.
With the car still on the ground, use the lug wrench to loosen the wheel bolts 1/2 -1 turn by exerting downward
pressure. Turn the bolts counterclockwise to loosen.
Loosen wheel bolts
Position the jack on the bar in the attachment ( A in the illustration below) and crank while simultaneously guiding
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the base of the jack to the ground. The base of the jack must be flat on a level, firm, non-slippery surface. Before
raising the car, check that the jack is still correctly positioned in the attachment.
Raise the vehicle until the wheel to be changed is lifted off the ground.
Unscrew the wheel bolts completely and carefully remove the wheel so as not to damage the thread on the studs.
Attaching the jack
NOTE: To avoid excessive wear and the necessity of rebalancing, mark and reinstall wheels in the same location and
position as before removal. To lessen the chance of imbalance, each wheel hub is equipped with a guide stud to ensure
that a removed wheel can be reinstalled in its original position (as when changing over to winter tires/wheels).
pg. 111 Changing wheels
Correct tightening order for wheel bolts
Installing the wheel
Clean the contact surfaces on the wheel and hub.
Lift the wheel and place it on the hub.
Install the wheel bolts and tighten hand -tight. Using the lug wrench, tighten crosswise (see illustration above) until
all bolts are snug.
Lower the vehicle to the ground and alternately tighten the bolts crosswise to 102 ft. lbs. (140 Nm).
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Fuel
Minimum octane requirement - AKI 87 (RON 91)
Volume (fuel tank): 21.1 US gals (80 liters) on T6 models, or 18 US gal. (68 liters) on the S80 All Wheel Drive and
the S80 2.5T Front Wheel Drive.
Washer fluid reservoir
Volume: 6 cyl: 4.7 US qts. (4.5 liters)
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
pg. 148 Fuel system, Distributor ignition system, Suspension
Fuel system
The engine is equipped with a multiport fuel injection system.
Distributor ignition system
Firing order: 15-3-6-2-4
Distributor ignition setting: Not adjustable
Spark plugs: B 6284 T: P/N 271367-4 (or equivalent)
B 5254 T2: Champion RC8PYP 8 (or equivalent)
Spark plug gap: 0.028-0.032" (0.7-0.8 mm)
Tightening torque: 18.4 ft. lbs. (25 Nm)
WARNING!
The distributor ignition system operates at very high voltages. Special safety precautions must be followed to
prevent injury. Always turn the ignition off when:
Replacing distributor ignition components e.g. plugs, coil, etc.
Do not touch any part of the distributor ignition system while the engine is running. This may result in unintended
movements and body injury.
Front suspension
Spring strut suspension with integrated shock absorbers and control arms linked to the support frame. Power-assisted
rack and pinion steering. Safety type steering column.
The alignment specifications apply to an unladen car but include fuel, coolant and spare wheel.
Rear suspension
Individual rear wheel suspension with longitudinal support arms, double link arms and track rods.
Vehicle loading
The tires on your Volvo should perform to specifications at all normal loads when inflated as recommended on the tire
information label. The label is located on the inside of the fuel filler door and lists vehicle design limits. Do not load
your car beyond the load limits indicated.
WARNING!
Improperly inflated tires will reduce tire life, adversely affect vehicle handling and can possibly lead to failure
resulting in loss of vehicle control without prior warning.
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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Fuel filler cap..........74
Fuel filler door..........74
Fuel filler door - unlocking manually..........35
Fuel filter ..........133
Fuel gauge..........27
Fuel requirements..........72
Fuel system..........131, 133, 148
Fuel/emissions systems..........131
Fuses..........114 - 118
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Gas cap..........74
Gasoline..........72
Gear indicator..........27
Geartronic ..........80
Generator..........149
Generator warning light..........28
Glossary of tire terminology..........105
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Hand brake..........40
Handling..........85
Hazard warning flashers..........39
Head restraint - center rear..........3
Headlight bulbs - replacing..........119
Headlight wiper blades - replacing..........141
Headlights..........34
Heated front seats..........39
Heated rear window..........39
Heated sideview mirrors..........39
Heating..........47 - 49, 51
Hoisting the car..........134
Home Safe System..........62
HomeLink® ........169, 170, 171
Hood - opening..........135
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Ignition switch..........38
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)..........65,75
Indicator lights..........28, 29
Inflatable curtain (IC)..........11
Inflation pressure tables..........101
Instrument illumination..........34
Instrument panel..........27
Instruments..........26
Integrated booster cushion ........ 15
Interior Air Quality system .........51
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Parking brake reminder light..........28
Parking lights..........34
Passenger's seat backrest - folding..........55
PCV system..........133
PI (Program Information) Seek..........159
Polishing..........128
Power moonroof..........43
Power seats..........54
Power steering - speed-sensitive..........85
Power steering fluid ........ 138, 147
Power windows..........41
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Radio..........153, 154
Radio Broadcast Data System - RBDS..........159
Rain sensor - windshield wipers..........37
Reading lights - front/rear ........ 56
Rear door step lights - replacing..........123
Rear fog light..........29, 35
Rear reading lights..........56
Rear seat backrests - folding..........60
Rear suspension..........148
Rear window - heated..........39
Rearview mirror..........42
Refrigerant..........50, 147
Refueling..........74
Remote control - keyless entry system and sideview mirrors..........42
Remote keyless entry system..........63
Remote keyless entry system - replacing batteries..........64
Remote keyless entry system and the driver's seat..........55
Replacing bulbs..........119-125
Replacing fuses..........114
Replacing the battery..........139
Replacing wiper blades..........141
Reporting safety defects..........13
Road assistance..........150
Roadholding..........85
Roof load - maximum..........145
Roof racks..........86
Run flat tires..........103
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Safety defects - reporting..........13
Safety locks - child..........69
Seat belt maintenance..........13
Seat belts..........2, 3, 16
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Seat belts - cleaning..........129
Seats - front..........54
Self supporting run flat tires..........103
Servicing..........133, 134
Shiftlock..........75, 76, 78, 80
Side impact airbag system (SIPS)..........10
Side marker lights - replacing..........124
Side turn signals - replacing..........124
Sideview mirrors..........42
Sideview mirrors - heated..........39
Sideview mirrors - memory function..........42
Spare tire.......... 59
Spark plugs..........133, 148
Specifications..........146
Speed -sensitive power steering..........85
SRS..........6
SRS diagnostic system..........28
Stability Traction Control (STC)..........19
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)..........62, 75
Starting the engine..........75
Steering wheel adjustment ........ 38
Steering wheel lock..........38
Storage compartment in center console..........58
Storage compartments..........57
Sun blinds..........44
Supplemental Restraint System..........4, 28
Suspension..........148
Switches in center console ........ 31
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Tachometer..........27
Tail light bulbs - replacing ........ 121
Temperature gauge..........27
Text window..........30
Three-way catalytic converters..........95, 96
Timing belt..........133
Tire inflation..........99
Tire inflation pressures tables..........101
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)..........102
Tires..........85, 98 - 109
Tires - changing..........110, 111
Tool bag..........59
Towing a trailer..........89
Towing eyelet..........87
Towing the car..........87, 88
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