tyre pressure VOLVO V60 2014 User Guide

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324* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
W270 km/h
Y300 km/h
WARNING
The car must be fitted with tyres which have the same or a higher load index (p.323) (LI) and speed rating (SS) than speci-fied. If a tyre with too low a load index orspeed rating is used, it may overheat.
Related information
• Tyres - dimensions (p. 322)
• Tyres - load index (p. 323)
• Tyres - direction of rotation (p. 318)
Changing wheels - removing wheels
The car's wheels can be changed for e.g. win- ter wheels/winter tyres.
Spare wheel*The following instructions only apply if aspare wheel has been purchased as an accessory for the car.
If the car is not equip-
ped with a spare wheel - see information about Emergency puncture repair (TMK) (p.333). The spare wheel (Temporary spare) is only intended for use temporarily and must bereplaced by an ordinary wheel as soon aspossible. The car's handling may be alteredby the use of the spare wheel. The sparewheel is smaller than the normal wheel. Thecar's ground clearance is affected accord-ingly. Pay attention to high kerbs and do notmachine wash the car. If the spare wheel isfitted on the front axle, you cannot use snowchains at the same time. On all-wheel drivecars the drive on the rear axle can be discon-nected. The spare wheel must not berepaired. The correct tyre pressure for the spare wheel is stated in the tyre pressure table (p. 407).
IMPORTANT
• Never drive faster than 80 km/h with a spare wheel on the car.
• The car must never be driven fittedwith more than one "TemporarySpare" wheel.
The spare wheel is supplied in a bag which must be secured on the cargo area floorusing straps.
Cars with four load retaining eyelets.
Turn the handle on the spare wheel bag out towards you. Attach the sewn-in tensioningstrap hooks in the front load retaining eyelets.Attach the long strap into one of the frontload retaining eyelets, run the strap diagonallyover the spare wheel and through the upperhandle. Tighten the short tensioning straponto the long one. Attach the rear load retain-ing eyelet and tighten.
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Tyres - air pressure
Tyres can have different air pressures which are measured in bar.
Check the air pressure in the tyresThe tyre pressures must be checked everymonth.
• Tyre pressure for the car's recommended tyre dimension
• ECO pressure 2
NOTE
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Check the tyre pressure when the tyres are cold. "Cold tyres" means thatthe tyres are at the same temperatureas the outdoor temperature. The tyreswill heat up and the tyre pressures willincrease after driving for a few kilome-tres.
• Tyre pressures which are too low willincrease fuel consumption, reduce tyreservice life and impair the car's han-dling. Driving with tyre pressureswhich are too low may lead to thetyres overheating and sustaining dam-age. Tyre pressures affect ride com-fort, road noise and steering.
• Tyre pressure decreases over time,this is a natural phenomenon. Tyrepressure also varies depending onambient temperature.
Tyre pressure label
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The tyre pressure label on the driver's side door pillar (between frame and rear door)shows which pressures the tyres should haveat different loads and speed conditions. Thisis also specified in the tyre pressure table,see Tyres - approved tyre pressures (p. 407).
Fuel economy, ECO pressureIn order to obtain optimum fuel economy atspeeds below 160 km/h an ECO pressure isrecommended (applies to both full and lightload), see Tyres - approved tyre pressures (p.407).
Related information
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Tyres - dimensions (p. 322)
• Tyres - speed ratings (p. 323)
• Tyres - load index (p. 323) •
Tyres - maintenance (p. 318)
• Tyres - tread wear indicators (p. 320)
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ECO pressure results in improved fuel economy.
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330* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Tyre pressure monitoring*
Tyre pressure monitoring (TPMS) (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) 3
warns the
driver when the pressure is too low in one or more of the car's tyres. Tyre pressure monitoring uses sensors located inside the air valve in each wheel.When the car is driven at about 40 km/h thesystem detects the tyre pressure. If the pres- sure is too low then a warning lamp
in the
combined instrument panel illuminates and a message is shown in the information display. Both factory-fitted and optional wheels can be equipped with TPMS sensors in thevalves. If wheels without TPMS sensors are used or if a sensor has failed then
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Service required will be shown.
Always check the system after changing a wheel in order to ensure that replacementwheels work with the system. For information on the correct tyre pressure, see Tyres - air pressure (p. 328). The system does not replace normal tyre maintenance.
IMPORTANT
If a fault should arise in the tyre pressure system a warning lamp
in the com-
bined instrument panel will illuminate and a message will be shown. This can be forvarious reasons, e.g. fitting a wheel notequipped with a sensor adapted for Vol-vo's tyre pressure monitoring system.
Related information
• Tyre pressure monitoring* - adjust (recali- bration) (p. 330)
• Tyre pressure monitoring* - rectifying lowtyre pressure (p. 331)
• Tyre pressure monitoring* - activate/deactivate (p. 331)
• Tyre pressure monitoring* - recommenda-tions (p. 332)
• Tyre pressure monitoring - driveablepunctured tyres* (p. 332)
Tyre pressure monitoring* - adjust (recalibration)
Tyre pressure monitoring (TPMS) (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) 4
warns the
driver when the pressure is too low in one or more of the car's tyres. TPMS can be adjusted in order to follow Vol- vo's tyre pressure recommendations (p. 328),when driving with a heavy load for example.
NOTE
The engine must not be running when the tyres are calibrated.
The settings are made with the control in the centre console, see MY CAR (p. 103).
1. Inflate the tyres to the required pressure and select key position I or II.
2. Select the menu system MY CAR to open
the menus for tyre pressure.
3. Select
Calibrate tyre pressure.
4. Press OK.
5. Start the car and drive at least at 40 km/h for a total of at least 1 minute and check that the message disappears.
> Then the TPMS is recalibrated to thenew tyre pressure.
3Option only in certain markets.
4 Option only in certain markets.
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Related information
• Tyre pressure monitoring* (p. 330)
• Tyres - air pressure (p. 328)
Tyre pressure monitoring* - rectifying low tyre pressure
Tyre pressure monitoring TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) 5
warns the
driver when the pressure is too low in one or more of the car's tyres. If a message for low tyre pressure is shown in the display:
1. Check the tyre pressure in all four tyres.
2. Inflate the tyre(s) to the correct pressure.
3. Drive at least at 40 km/h for a total of at least 1 minute and check that the mes- sage disappears.
Related information
• Tyre pressure monitoring* (p. 330)
Tyre pressure monitoring* - activate/ deactivate
Tyre pressure monitoring (TPMS) (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) 6
warns the
driver when the pressure is too low in one or more of the car's tyres.
NOTE
The engine must not be running when tyre pressure monitoring is activated/deacti-vated.
The settings are made with the control in the centre console, see MY CAR (p. 103).
1. Select key position I or II.
2. Select the system MY CAR to open the
menus for tyre pressure.
3. Select Tyre pressure system/Pressure monitoring and press OK.
> An
X is shown in the information dis-
play if the system is activated, the option disappears if the system isdeactivated.
Related information
• Tyre pressure monitoring* (p. 330)
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Option only in certain markets.
6 Option only in certain markets.
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Tyre pressure monitoring* - recommendations
Tyre pressure monitoring TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) 7
warns the
driver when the pressure is too low in one or more of the car's tyres.
• Volvo recommends that TPMS sensors are fitted to all wheels on the car.
• Volvo recommends that sensors are notmoved between different wheels.
WARNING
When inflating a tyre equipped with TPMS, hold the nozzle of the pump directlyagainst the valve to avoid damaging thevalve.
Related information
• Tyre pressure monitoring* (p. 330)
Tyre pressure monitoring - driveable punctured tyres*
If SST (Self Supporting run flat Tires)* is selected, the car is also equipped with TPMS(p. 330). This type of tyre has a specially reinforced side wall that makes continued driving possi-ble to a limited extent despite the tyre losingall or some of its pressure. These tyres are fit-ted on a special rim. (Normal tyres can alsobe 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 isshown in the information display. If thisoccurs, reduce speed to max. 80 km/h. Thetyre 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 toestablish which tyre needs attention, checkall four tyres.
WARNING
Only people with knowledge of SST tyres should fit them. SST tyres must only be fitted together with TPMS. After an error message about low tyre pressure has been shown, do not drivefaster than 80 km/h. Maximum mileage before tyre replacement is 80 km. Avoid hard driving such as sudden braking or turning. SST tyres must be replaced if they are damaged or punctured.
Related information
•Tyre pressure monitoring* (p. 330)
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Emergency puncture repair
Emergency puncture repair, where the emer- gency puncture repair kit (TMK - TemporaryMobility Kit) is used to seal a puncture andcheck and adjust the tyre pressure (p. 407). The emergency puncture repair kit (p. 334) consists of a compressor and a bottle of seal-ant. The sealing works as a temporary repair.The sealing fluid bottle must be replacedbefore its expiration date and after use. Thesealing fluid effectively seals tyres puncturedin the tread.
NOTE
The emergency puncture repair kit is only intended for sealing tyres with a puncturein the tread.
The emergency puncture repair kit has limited capacity to seal tyres which have puncturesin the wall. Do not seal tyres with the emer-gency puncture repair kit if they have largerslits, cracks or similar damage. Connect thecompressor to one of the car's 12 V sockets.Choose the socket that is nearest to thepunctured tyre.
IMPORTANT
If the compressor for emergency puncture repair is connected to one of the two sock-ets (p. 141) in the tunnel console then noother current consumer may be connectedto the other one.
NOTE
The compressor for temporary emergency puncture repair has been tested andapproved by Volvo.
Related information
•Emergency puncture repair - operation (p. 335)
• Emergency puncture repair - rechecking(p. 336)
• Emergency puncture repair kit - overview(p. 334)
• Tools (p. 320)
Emergency puncture repair kit - location
Emergency puncture repair kit (TMK - Temporary Mobility Kit) is used to seal apuncture and check and adjust the tyre pres-sure (p. 407).
Location of the emergency puncture
repair kit
The emergency puncture repair kit is located under the floor in the cargo area. Set up the warning triangle (p. 329) if a tyre is being sealed in a trafficked location.
NOTE
The emergency puncture repair kit is only intended for sealing tyres with a puncturein the tread.
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IMPORTANT
If the compressor for emergency puncture repair is connected to one of the two sock-ets (p. 141) in the tunnel console then noother current consumer may be connectedto the other one.
NOTE
The compressor for temporary emergency puncture repair has been tested andapproved by Volvo.
Related information
•Emergency puncture repair kit - overview (p. 334)
• Emergency puncture repair kit - sealant(p. 338)
• Emergency puncture repair (p. 333)
Emergency puncture repair kit - overview
Emergency puncture repair, where the emer- gency puncture repair kit (TMK - Temporary
Mobility Kit) is used to seal a puncture andcheck and adjust the tyre pressure (p. 407).
Label, maximum permitted speed
Switch
Cable
Bottle holder (orange cap)
Protective cap
Pressure reducing valve
Air hose
Sealing fluid bottle
Pressure gauge
Related information
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Emergency puncture repair kit - location (p. 333)
• Emergency puncture repair kit - sealant(p. 338)
• Emergency puncture repair (p. 333)
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Emergency puncture repair - operation
Emergency puncture repair, where the emer- gency puncture repair kit (TMK - TemporaryMobility Kit) is used to seal a puncture andcheck and adjust the tyre pressure (p. 407).
Emergency puncture repair
For information on the function of the parts, see Emergency puncture repair kit - overview (p.334).1. Detach the label for maximum permitted
speed (which is fitted on one side of the compressor) and affix it to the steeringwheel.
WARNING
You should not drive faster than 80 km/h after the emergency tyre repair kit hasbeen used. Volvo recommends that youvisit an authorised Volvo workshop forinspection of the sealed tyre (maximumdriving distance is 200 km). The staff therecan determine whether or not the tyre canbe repaired or if it needs to be replaced.
WARNING
The sealing fluid can irritate the skin. In the case of contact with skin, wash away thefluid with soap and water.
2. Check that the switch is in position 0 and
locate the cable and the air hose.
NOTE
Do not break the bottle's seal before use. The seal is broken automatically when thebottle is screwed in.
3. Unscrew the orange cap and unscrew the bottle's stopper. 4. Screw the bottle into its holder.
WARNING
Do not unscrew the bottle, it is equipped with a reverse catch to prevent leakage.
5. Connect the hose from the compressor to
the valve.
6. Plug the cable into the 12 V socket and start the car.
NOTE
If the compressor is connected to one of the two 12 V sockets, in the tunnel con-sole, no other current consumer must beconnected to the other one.
WARNING
Do not leave children in the car without supervision when the engine is running.
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7. Flick the switch to position I.
WARNING
Never stand next to the tyre when the compressor is running. If cracks orunevenness arise then the compressormust be switched off immediately. Thejourney should not be continued. Contact-ing an authorised tyre centre is recom-mended.
NOTE
When the compressor starts, the pressure can increase up to 6 bar but the pressuredrops after approximately 30 seconds.
8. Inflate the tyre for 7 minutes.
IMPORTANT
Risk of overheating. The compressor must not run for more than 10 minutes.
9. Switch off the compressor to check the
pressure on the pressure gauge. Mini- mum pressure is 1.8 bar and maximum3.5 bar. (Release air with the pressurereducing valve if the tyre pressure is toohigh.)
WARNING
If the pressure is below 1.8 bar then the hole in the tyre is too big. The journeyshould not be continued. Contacting anauthorised tyre centre is recommended.
10. Switch off the compressor and unplug thecable from the 12 V socket.
11. Detach the hose from the tyre valve and fit the valve cap.
12. As soon as possible, drive approximately 3 km at a maximum speed of 80 km/h so that the sealing fluid can seal the tyre.
Related information
• Emergency puncture repair (p. 333)
• Emergency puncture repair - rechecking (p. 336)
• Emergency puncture repair kit - overview(p. 334)
Emergency puncture repair - rechecking
Emergency puncture repair, where the emer- gency puncture repair kit (TMK - TemporaryMobility Kit) is used to seal a puncture andcheck and adjust the tyre pressure (p. 407).
Check tyre pressure1. Reconnect the equipment.
2. Read the tyre pressure on the pressure
gauge.
• If it is below 1.3 bar 8
then the tyre is
insufficiently sealed. The journey should not be continued. Contact atyre centre.
• If the tyre pressure is higher than 1.3 bar 8
, the tyre must be inflated to the
pressure specified in accordance with the tyre pressure table, see Tyres -approved tyre pressures (p. 407).Release air using the pressure reduc-ing valve if the tyre pressure is toohigh.
8 1 bar = 100 kPa.
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WARNING
Do not unscrew the bottle, it is equipped with a reverse catch to prevent leakage.
3. Make sure the compressor is switchedoff. Detach the air hose and cable. Fit the valve cap.
NOTE
•After a tyre has been inflated, always refit the dust cap in order to avoiddamage to the valve from gravel, dirt,etc.
• Only use plastic dust caps. Metal dustcaps can rust and become difficult tounscrew.
NOTE
The sealing fluid bottle and the hose must be replaced after use. Volvo recommendsthat this replacement is performed by anauthorised Volvo workshop.
WARNING
Check the tyre pressure regularly.
Volvo recommends that you drive to the near- est authorised Volvo workshop for thereplacement/repair of the damaged tyre. Advise the workshop that the tyre containssealing fluid.
WARNING
You should not drive faster than 80 km/h after the emergency tyre repair kit hasbeen used. Volvo recommends that youvisit an authorised Volvo workshop forinspection of the sealed tyre (maximumdriving distance is 200 km). The staff therecan determine whether or not the tyre canbe repaired or if it needs to be replaced.
Related information
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Emergency puncture repair (p. 333)
• Emergency puncture repair - operation (p. 335)
• Emergency puncture repair kit - overview(p. 334)
Emergency puncture repair kit - inflating the tyres
The car's original tyres can be inflated using the compressor in the emergency puncturerepair kit (p. 334).
1. The compressor must be switched off.
Make sure that the switch is in position 0
and locate the cable and air hose.
2. Unscrew the wheel's dust cap and screw in the air hose valve connection to the bottom of the thread on the tyre's airvalve.
WARNING
Inhaling car exhaust fumes could result in danger to life. Never leave the engine run-ning in sealed areas or areas that lack suf-ficient ventilation.
WARNING
Do not leave children in the car without supervision when the engine is running.
3. Connect the cable to one of the car's 12 V sockets and start the car.
4. Start the compressor by flicking the switch to position I.
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