spare tire VOLVO XC70 2013 Owner´s Manual

08 Wheels and tires
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
08
317 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 spare (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.

08 Wheels and tires
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
08
318* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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 299.
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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376
Refrigerant............................................... 364
Refueling..........................................271, 272
fuel filler cap....................................... 274
fuel filler door...................................... 273
fuel tank volume.................................364
Registering child restraints........................ 38
Remote control........................................ 264
private locking...................................... 62
replacing batteries.............................. 265
Remote key................................................ 54
approach lighting.................................. 57
immobilizer........................................... 56
key blade..................................54, 59, 62
locking the vehicle................................ 57
Personal Car Communicator..........57, 58
replacing the battery............................. 60
unlocking the vehicle............................ 57
Remote key/PCC
common functions................................ 57
Reporting safety defects............................ 17
Roadside Assistance............................... 369
Road sign information (RSI)..................... 134
Roof loads............................................... 280S
Safety, occupant........................................ 16
Safety defects, reporting........................... 17
Seat belt
reminder................................................ 19
Seat belts
Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor.................................... 37
buckling................................................ 18
maintenance......................................... 18
pretensioners........................................ 18
reminder................................................ 18
reminder warning light.......................... 78
securing child restraint systems 41, 43, 45
unbuckling............................................ 18
use during pregnancy........................... 20
using.....................................................18
Seats, front.......................................... 84, 85
Sensus.....................................................186
Shiftlock....................................................... 9
override............................................... 120
Side door mirrors..................................... 105
Side impact airbags................................... 30
Side marker lights, changing bulbs......... 333
Sign information (RSI).............................. 134SiriusXM
E satellite radio......................... 229
Snow chains............................................ 306
Snow tires................................................ 306
Spare tire................................................. 307
Speed-dependent steering...................... 206
Spin control............................................. 132
SRS............................................................ 21
Stability system...............................132, 133
indicator light........................................ 77
Starting the engine..................................113
remote start........................................ 115
with keyless drive...............................113
Starting the vehicle
after a crash (crash mode)....................35
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)........................ 56
Steel grid in cargo area............................ 281
Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 91
horn....................................................... 91
keypad.................................. 91, 189, 216
Stone chips, touching up......................... 353
Storage spaces........................................ 207
Studded tires........................................... 306
Sunroof (moonroof).................................. 108

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377
Supplemental restraint system.................. 21
warning light......................................... 78
Symbols, overview................................... 366
T
Tailgate
driving with it open.............................268
locking/unlocking.................................. 67
power operated.................................. 276
wiper/washer...................................... 101
Tailgate wipers......................................... 338
Taillights, changing bulbs........................ 334
Temporary spare tire............................... 307
Three-way catalytic converter................. 274
Tire designations.....................................300
Tire inflation pressure..............................299
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....317, 318
indicator light........................................ 77
Tires.........................................................294
age...................................................... 294
changing from summer to winter........ 295
glossary of terms................................ 302
improving economy............................ 295
inflation pressure................................ 297inflation pressure table.......................299
load ratings......................................... 298
rotation............................................... 294
Self-supporting run flat tires (SST)..... 319
snow...................................................306
spare................................................... 307
specifications...................................... 298
speed ratings...................................... 298
storing................................................. 296
studded............................................... 306
tire pressure monitoring system......... 317
tire sealing system.............................. 308
tread wear indicator............................ 295
uniform tire quality grading................. 305
Tire sealing system.................................. 308
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 47
Touching up paint.................................... 353
Towing a trailer................................285, 286
trailer hitch.......................................... 286
Towing the vehicle................................... 288
Traction control........................................ 132
Trailer towing...................................285, 286
trailer hitch.......................................... 286Transmission
general description.....................118, 119
oil........................................................ 364
shiftlock override................................ 120
Tread wear indicator................................ 295
Trip computer.......................................... 204
Trip odometers.......................................... 80
Trips, long distance................................. 270
Tunnel detection........................................ 95
Turn signals............................................... 97
changing bulbs................................... 333
indicator lights...................................... 77
Two-stage booster cushion....................... 48
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...................305
Unlocking the tailgate................................ 67
Unlocking the vehicle..........................57, 66
Upholstery care....................................... 351