spare wheel VOLVO V50 2011 Owner´s Manual

Contents
6* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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06 Starting and driving
General information................................138
Fuel requirements................................... 142
Ignition switch......................................... 145
Starting the vehicle................................. 146
Starting the vehicle with keyless drive*... 148
Automatic transmission..........................149
Shiftlock override.................................... 151
Brake system.......................................... 152
Parking brake.......................................... 155
Stability system....................................... 156
Towing.................................................... 158
Jump starting.......................................... 160
Towing a trailer....................................... 161
Detachable trailer hitch........................... 163
Transporting loads.................................. 164
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)*. . . 165
Rear park assist*..................................... 169
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07 Wheels and tires
General information................................174
Tire inflation............................................. 177
Inflation pressure—U.S. models ............ 179
Inflation pressure—Canadian models .... 180
Tire designations..................................... 181
Glossary of tire terminology.................... 183
Vehicle loading........................................ 184
Uniform tire quality gradings................... 186
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires. . 187
Temporary spare..................................... 188
Wheel nuts.............................................. 189
Spare tire and jack .................................190
Tire Sealing System* .............................. 192
Changing a wheel................................... 197
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 199
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08 Car care
Washing and cleaning the car................. 204
Paint touch up......................................... 208

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•Check state of the battery's charge.
•Examine tires carefully (the spare tire as
well), and replace those that are worn.
Check tire pressures.
•The brakes, front wheel alignment, and
steering gear should be checked by your
Volvo retailer only.
•Check all lights, including high beams.
•Reflective warning triangles are legally
required in some states/provinces.
•Have a word with your Volvo retailer if you
intend to drive in countries where it may be
difficult to obtain the correct fuel.
•Consider your destination. If you will be
driving through an area where snow or ice
are likely to occur, consider snow tires.

172* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
General information............................................................................... 174
Tire inflation........................................................................................... 177
Inflation pressure—U.S. models .......................................................... 179
Inflation pressure—Canadian models .................................................. 180
Tire designations................................................................................... 181
Glossary of tire terminology..................................................................183
Vehicle loading...................................................................................... 184
Uniform tire quality gradings................................................................. 186
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires................................................ 187
Temporary spare................................................................................... 188
Wheel nuts............................................................................................ 189
Spare tire and jack ............................................................................... 190
Tire Sealing System* ............................................................................ 192
Changing a wheel................................................................................. 197
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).............................................199

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Introduction
Your vehicle is equipped with tires according
to the vehicle's tire information placard on the
B-pillar (the structural member at the side of
the vehicle, at the rear of the driver's door
opening).
CAUTION
Some Volvo models are equipped with an
Ultra High Performance tire and wheel com-
bination designed to provide maximum dry
pavement performance with consideration
for hydroplaning resistance. They may be
more susceptible to road hazard damage
and, depending on driving conditions, may
achieve a tread life of less than 20,000 miles
(30,000 km). Even if this vehicle is equipped
with Volvo’s advanced AWD or DSTC sys-
tem, these tires are not designed for winter
driving, and should be replaced with winter
tires when weather conditions dictate.
The tires have good road holding characteris-
tics and offer good handling on dry and wet
surfaces. It should be noted however that the
tires have been developed to give these fea-
tures on snow/ice-free surfaces.
Most models are equipped with "all-season"
tires, which provide a somewhat higher degree
of road holding on slippery surfaces than tireswithout the "all-season" rating. However, for
optimum road holding on icy or snow-covered
roads, we recommend suitable winter tires on
all four wheels.
When replacing tires, be sure that the new tires
are the same size designation, type (radial) and
preferably from the same manufacturer, on all
four wheels. Otherwise there is a risk of altering
the car's roadholding and handling characte-
ristics.
New Tires
Remember that tires are perishable goods. As
of 2000, the manufacturing week and year
(Department of Transportation (DOT) stamp)
will be indicated with 4 digits (e.g., 1510 means
that the tire illustrated was manufactured dur-
ing week 15 of 2010).
Tire ageTires degrade over time, even when they are
not being used. It is recommended that tires
generally be replaced after 6 years of normal
service. Heat caused by hot climates, frequent
high loading conditions or Ultra Violet (U.V)
exposure can accelerate the aging process.
The temporary spare
1 should also be replaced
at 6-year intervals, even if it has never been
used.
A tire's age can be determined by the DOT
stamp on the sidewall (see the illustration).
A tire with e.g., visible cracks or discoloration
should be replaced immediately.
Improving tire economy
•Maintain correct tire pressure. For the tire
pressure tables, see page 179.
•Drive smoothly: avoid fast starts, hard
braking and tire screeching.
•Tire wear increases with speed.
•Correct front wheel alignment is very
important.
•Unbalanced wheels impair tire economy
and driving comfort.
•Tires must maintain the same direction of
rotation throughout their lifetime.
1Option or accessory on some models

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177 Inflation placard
G032513
Tire inflation placard
Check tire inflation pressure regularly.
Tables listing the recommended inflation pres-
sure for your vehicle can be found beginning
on page 179. A tire inflation pressure placard
is also located on the driver's side B-pillar (the
structural member at the side of the vehicle, at
the rear of the driver's door opening). This plac-
ard indicates the designation of the factory-
mounted tires on your vehicle, as well as load
limits and inflation pressure.
NOTE
The placards shown indicate inflation pres-
sure for the tires installed on the car at the
factory only.
Use a tire gauge to check the tire inflation pres-
sure, including the spare, at least once a month
and before long trips. You are strongly urged
to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as auto-
matic service station gauges may be inaccu-
rate.
Use the recommended cold inflation pressure
for optimum tire performance and wear.
Under-inflation or over-inflation may cause
uneven treadwear patterns.
WARNING
•Under-inflation is the most common
cause of tire failure and may result in
severe tire cracking, tread separation,
or "blowout," with unexpected loss of
vehicle control and increased risk of
injury.
•Under-inflated tires reduce the load car-
rying capacity of your vehicle.
When weather temperature changes occur, tire
inflation pressures also change. A 10-degree
temperature drop causes a corresponding
drop of 1 psi (7 kPa) in inflation pressure. Checkyour tire pressures frequently and adjust them
to the proper pressure, which can be found on
the vehicle's tire information placard or certifi-
cation label.
Checking tire pressure
Cold tiresInflation pressure should be checked when the
tires are cold.
The tires are considered to be cold when
they have the same temperature as the sur-
rounding (ambient) air.
This temperature is normally reached after the
car has been parked for at least 3 hours.
After driving a distance of approximately 1 mile
(1.6 km), the tires are considered to be hot. If
you have to drive farther than this distance to
pump your tire(s), check and record the tire
pressure first and add the appropriate air pres-
sure when you get to the pump.
If checking tire pressure when the tire is hot,
never "bleed" or reduce air pressure. The tires
are hot from driving and it is normal for pres-
sures to increase above recommended cold
pressures. A hot tire at or below recommended
cold inflation pressure could be significantly
under-inflated.

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To check inflation pressure:1. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire,
then firmly press the tire gauge onto the
valve.
2. Add air to reach the recommended air
pressure
3. Replace the valve cap.
4. Repeat this procedure for each tire, includ-
ing the spare.
5. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there
are no nails or other objects embedded
that could puncture the tire and cause an
air leak.
6. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are
no gouges, cuts, bulges or other irregular-
ities.
NOTE
•If you overfill the tire, release air by
pushing on the metal stem in the center
of the valve. Then recheck the pressure
with your tire gauge.
•Some spare tires require higher inflation
pressure than the other tires. Consult
the tire inflation tables, see page 179,
or see the inflation pressure placard.
Load ratingsSee page 181 for an explanation of the load
rating on the sidewall of the tire.
Speed ratingsThe speed ratings in the tables translate as fol-
lows:
Speed ratings
M81 mph (130 km/h)
Q100 mph (160 km/h)
T118 mph (190 km/h)
H130 mph (210 km/h)
V149 mph (240 km/h)
W168 mph (270 km/h)
Y186 mph (300 km/h)

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179 Tire inflation pressure table
The following tire pressures are recommended
by Volvo for your vehicle. Refer to the tire infla-tion placard (see page 177 for its location) for
information specific to the tires installed on
your vehicle at the factory.
Tire sizeCold tire pressure up to five persons psi (kPa)
FrontRear
205/55 R16 91V M+S32 (220)32 (220)
205/50 R17
93V Extra Load M+S35 (240)35 (240)
215/45 R18A
93V Extra load M+S
35 (240)35 (240)
Temporary spare tire61 (420)61 (420)
ATires of this type may not be mounted on vehicles equipped with the optional self-leveling system.

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Tire inflation pressure table
The following tire pressures are recommended
by Volvo for your vehicle. Refer to the tire infla-tion placard (see page 177 for its location) for
information specific to the tires installed on
your vehicle at the factory.
Tire sizeCold tire pressures
Up to five persons
psi (kPa)Optional pressure
Up to three persons
A
psi (kPa)
FrontRearFrontRear
205/55 R16 91V M+S36 (250)36 (250)30 (210)30 (210)
205/50 R17
93V Extra load M+S36 (250)36 (250)35 (240)32 (220)
215/45 R18 B
93V Extra load M+S
36 (250)36 (250)35 (240)32 (220)
Temporary spare tire61 (420)61 (420)61 (420)61 (420)
AOptional pressure may not be used for homologation of fuel consumption or emissions.BTires of this type may not be mounted on vehicles equipped with the optional self-leveling system.

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Temporary spare
The spare tire in your vehicle1 is called a "Tem-
porary Spare".
Recommended tire pressure (see the placard
on the B-pillar or on the fuel filler door) should
be maintained irrespective of which position on
the car the temporary spare tire is used.
In the event of damage to this tire, a new one
can be purchased from your Volvo retailer.
WARNING
Current legislation prohibits the use of the
"Temporary Spare" tire other than as a tem-
porary replacement for a punctured tire. It
must be replaced as soon as possible by a
standard tire. Road holding and handling
may be affected with the "Temporary
Spare" in use. Do not exceed a speed of
50 mph (80 km/h) with the "Temporary
Spare" in use.
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 seri-
ously damage your car's transmission.
1Not on models equipped with the Tire sealing system.

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Accessing the spare tire1 and jack
Spare tire
Lug wrench
Jack
Retaining hole for the jack
Retaining hole for the spare tire
Crank
The spare tire, jack, and crank are located in a
storage compartment under the floor of the
cargo area.
Taking out the spare tire1. Lift the rear edge of the floor in the cargo
area.
2. Unscrew the retaining nut holding the
spare tire in place and lift the spare tire out.
3. Loosen the retaining clamp to release the
jack and lug wrench.Returning the jack, tools and spare tire
to the storage compartment
1. Crank down the jack halfway so that it fits
under the spare wheel rim.
2. Fold the crank and place it and the lug
wrench on the jack.
3. Tighten the jack's retaining clamp in the
right hole (4) in the storage compartment.
Anchor the spare tire in the left hole (5) and
tighten the retaining nut.
1Only on models not equipped with the Tire Sealing System