wheel VOLVO XC90 2005 Service Manual

2005 VOLVO XC90
pg. 121 Wheels and tires
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
ALL PASSENGER VEHICLE TIRES MUST CONFORM TO FEDERAL SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS IN ADDITION TO THESE GRADES
Quality grades can be found, where applicable, on the tire sidewall betw\
een the tread shoulder
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 th\
e 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 t\
ire graded 100. The relative
performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, ho\
wever, and many depart
significantly from the norm due to variation in driving habits, maintena\
nce practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
TRACTION
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C, as mea\
sured 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 is not a
measure of 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 c\
ontrolled conditions on specified
indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the m\
aterial of the tire to degenerate
and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire \
failure. The grade C corresponds
to minimum level of performance that all passenger vehicle tires must me\
et under the Federal Motor
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of perfo\
rmance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by law.
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WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is pr\
operly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, under-inflation, or excessive loading, either separatel\
y or in combination, can cause
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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Snow chains, snow tire, studded tires
Snow chains
Snow chains can be used on your Volvo with the following restrictions:
l Snow chains should be installed on front wheels only. Use only Volvo app\
roved snow chains.
l 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. Sufficie\
nt clearances between chains
and brakes, suspension and body components must be maintained.
l Some strap-on type chains will interfere with brake components and there\
fore CANNOT be used.
l All Wheel Drive models: Snow chains should only be installed on the fron\
t wheels. Only chains
adapted for AWD models should be used.
NOTE: Consult your Volvo retailer for additional snow chain information.
CAUTION
- Check local regulations regarding the use of snow chains before instal\
ling.
- Always follow the chain manufacturer's installation instructions caref\
ully. Install chains as tightly as
possible and retighten periodically.
- Never exceed the chain manufacturer's specified maximum speed limit. (\
Under no circumstances
should you exceed 31 mph 50 km/h)
- Avoid bumps, holes or sharp turns when driving with snow chains.
- The handling of the vehicle can be adversely affected when driving wit\
h chains. Avoid fast or sharp
turns as well as locked wheel braking.
Snow tires, studded tires
1
Tires for winter use:
- Owners who live in or regularly commute through areas with sustained p\
eriods of snow or icy driving
conditions are strongly advised to fit suitable winter tires to help ret\
ain the highest degree of traction.
- It is important to install winter tires on all four wheels to help ret\
ain traction during cornering, braking,
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and accelerating. Failure to do so could reduce traction to an unsafe le\
vel or adversely affect handling.
- Do not mix tires of different design as this could also negatively aff\
ect overall tire road grip.
- Winter tires wear more quickly on dry roads in warm weather. They shou\
ld be removed when the
winter driving season has ended.
- Studded tires should be run-in 300-600 miles (500-1000 km) during wh\
ich the car should be driven as
smoothly as possible to give the studs the opportunity to seat properly \
in the tires. The tires should have
the same rotational direction throughout their entire lifetime.
NOTE: Please consult state or provincial regulations restricting the use of st\
udded winter tires before
installing such tires.
1 Where permitted
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Temporary Spare
The spare tire in your car is called a "Temporary Spare".
Recommended tire pressure (see the placard on the B-pillar or on the fu\
el filler door) should be
maintained irrespective of which position on the car the temporary spare\
tire is used on. 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 ot\
her than as a temporary
replacement for a punctured tire. It must be replaced as soon as possibl\
e by a standard tire. Road
holding and handling may be affected with the "Temporary Spare" in use. \
Do not exceed 50 mph (80
km/h). Do not drive farther than 50 miles (80 km) on a temporary spar\
e 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 d\
amage your car's transmission.
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Changing wheels

Location of jack - five-seat models
The jack is located to the right under the rear hatch in the cargo area \
floor. Lift this hatch and release the
retaining strap to lift out the jack. The rear section of the jack's cra\
nk is held in place behind the battery.
The tool bag is stored to the left under the hatch. The front section of\
the crank is stored in the tool bag.
NOTE: The rear section of the crank is enclosed in a protective sleeve that s\
hould be slid off before the
crank is used. We recommend reinserting the crank into this sleeve befor\
e the crank is stowed.
If the vehicle is equipped with the optional grocery bag holder: Fold up\
the rear section of the cargo area
floor, disconnect the grocery bag holder's retaining cords and fold up t\
he lower section of the floor to
access the tool bag.

Location of jack - seven-seat models
hatch in the cargo area floor. Lift this hatch and release the retaining\
strap to slide out the jack. The rear
section of the jack's crank is held in place behind the battery. The too\
l bag is stored to the left under the
hatch. The front section of the crank is stored in the tool bag.
NOTE: The rear section of the crank is enclosed in a protective sleeve that sh\
ould be slid off before the
crank is used. We recommend reinserting the crank into this sleeve befor\
e the crank is stowed.
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If the vehicle is equipped with the optional grocery bag holder: Fold up\
the rear section of the cargo area
floor, disconnect the grocery bag holder's retaining cords and fold up t\
he lower section of the floor.
CAUTION: Seven-seat models: Do not store objects in the area for the rear seat c\
ushions (when the
backrests are to be folded down). This could damage the cushions.
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Changing wheels

Lowering the spare wheel
Changing wheels - lowering the spare wheel
The spare wheel is located under the floor of the rear cargo compartment\
. It can be lowered using the
crank (see previous page for location).
WARNING!
When raising or lowering the spare wheel, please keep in mind that compo\
nents in the exhaust system
may be very hot.
Lowering the spare wheel:
1. Fold down the lower section of the tailgate.
2. Fold up the rear section of the floor in the cargo compartment.
3. Connect the two sections of the jack's crank.
4. Insert the hooked end of the crank in the spare wheel retaining attac\
hment (see the illustration above).
5. Lower the spare wheel under the vehicle by turning the crank counterc\
lockwise until it is not possible
to turn it further.
6. Pivot the toggle at the end of the cable 90 degrees to release it fro\
m the spare wheel.
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7. Crank up the cable again by turning the crank clockwise.CAUTION
When the spare wheel is mounted on the vehicle, the retaining cable coul\
d damage the underside of
the vehicle if it is not retracted.
8. Place the wheel with the flat tire in the vehicle's cargo compartment\
.
NOTE: The space under the vehicle is designed to hold the special spare wheel \
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Fluid type : Volvo synthetic power steering fluid (Pincushion CHF 11S) P/N 1161529 \
or equivalent.
Replace : No fluid change required
NOTE: If a problem should occur in the power steering system or if the vehicle\
has no electrical current
and must be towed, it is still possible to steer the vehicle. However, k\
eep in mind that greater effort will
be required to turn the steering wheel.
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Wiper blades
Windshield wiper blades
1. Lift the wiper arm off the windshield.
2. Press in the catches (A in the illustration above).
3. Pull out the wiper blade.
4. Insert a new wiper blade and ensure that it is firmly in place.
NOTE: The driver's side wiper blade is longer than the one on the passenger's \
side.
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5. Driver's door - central locking, power windows, door mirror25A
6. Front passenger's door - central locking, power windows, door mirror \
25A
7. -
8. -
9. Audio, navigation system (option) 10A
10. On-board diagnostics, headlight switch, steering wheel angle sensor,\
steering wheel
module 5A
11. Ignition switch, SRS, engine control module, immobilizer 7.5A
12. Ceiling lighting, upper electronic control module 10A
13. Moonroof (option) 15A
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17. Accessory audio5A
18. -
19. Rear window wiper 15A
20. Trailer wiring (15-feed) 20A
21. -
22. -
23. All Wheel Drive 7.5A
24. -
25. -
26. Park assist 5A
27. Main fuse: trailer wiring, park assist, All Wheel Drive 30A
28. Central locking system 15A
29. Driver's side trailer lighting: parking light, turn signal 25A
30. Passenger's side trailer lighting: brake light, fog light, turn sign\
al 25A
31. Main fuse: fuses 37, 38 40A
32. -
33. -
34. -
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Fuses (contd)
35. -
36. -
37. Heated rear
window 20A
38. Heated rear window 20A




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2005 VOLVO XC90
5-seat models 1160
lbs 525 kg
7-seat models 1210
lbs 550 kg
Permissible axle weight, front*
5-seat, 5-cyl, FWD 2710
lbs -
5-seat, 5-cyl, AWD 2820
lbs 1280 kg
5-seat, 6-cyl, AWD 2880
lbs 1310 kg
7-seat, 5-cyl, FWD 2710
lbs -
7-seat, 5-cyl, AWD 2820
lbs 1280 kg
7-seat, 6-cyl, AWD 2880
lbs 1310 kg
FWD = Front Wheel Drive
AWD = All Wheel Drive
* Permissible axle weight or gross vehicle weight must never be exceeded\
. Permissible axle weight, rear* USA Canada
5-seat, 5-cyl, FWD 3060 lbs -
5-seat, 5-cyl, AWD 3150 lbs 1430 kg
5-seat, 6-cyl, AWD 3150 lbs 1430 kg
7-seat, 5-cyl, FWD 3170 lbs -
7-seat, 5-cyl, AWD 3240 lbs 1470 kg
7-seat, 6-cyl, AWD 3240 lbs 1470 kg
Curb weight
5-seat, FWD 4310-4340
lbs -
5-seat, AWD 4440-4620
lbs 2030-2090 kg
7-seat, FWD 4450-4490
lbs -
7-seat, AWD 4590-4770
lbs 2085-2150 kg
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