wheel size VOLVO XC90 2007 User Guide

2007 Volvo XC90
WARNING!
Current legislation prohibits the use of the "Temporary Spare" tire othe\
r 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 vehicle must not be driven with wheels of different dimensions or wi\
th a spare tire other than the
one that came with the vehicle. The use of different size wheels can ser\
iously damage your vehicle's
transmission.
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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 crank and the tool bag are stowed to the \
left under the hatch. The front
section of the crank is stored in the tool bag. The tool bag also contai\
ns a tool for removing certain
optional wheel covers. Consult your Volvo retailer.
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- Connect the two sections of the jack's crank.
- Insert the hooked end of the crank in the spare wheel retaining attach\
ment (see the illustration below).
- Lower the spare wheel under the vehicle by turning the crank countercl\
ockwise until it is not possible
to turn it further.
- Pivot the toggle at the end of the cable 90 degrees to release it from\
the spare wheel
- 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.
- 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\
only. Other full-size
wheels will not fit in this compartment.
Returning the spare wheel to the storage compartment
- Use the crank (turn it counterclockwise) to lower the spare wheel's \
retaining cable.
- Pass the toggle at the end of the cable through the center hole in the\
spare wheel. Pivot the toggle 90
degrees so that when raised, the wheel will rest on the toggle.
- Retract the retaining cable slightly by slowly turning the crank clock\
wise several times.
- Position the wheel so that it is not obstructed by components in the e\
xhaust system.
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- Continue to raise the wheel by turning the crank clockwise. Raise the \
wheel a little bit at a time and
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WARNING!
The undersides of accessory running boards are not intended for attachin\
g the
jack.
Changing a wheel
- Park the vehicle on a firm, level, non-slippery surface.
- Engage the parking brake and put the gear selector in the Park positio\
n.
- Loosen the wheel bolts by exerting downward pressure on the lug wrench\
.
- Remove the wheel cap (where applicable) using the lug wrench in the \
tool bag.
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- With the wheels still on the ground, use the lug wrench to loosen the \
wheel bolts 1/2 - 1 turn. Turn the
bolts counterclockwise to loosen the bolts.
CAUTION!
- The vehicle must not be driven with wheels of different dimensions or \
with a spare tire other than
the one that came with the vehicle. The use of different size wheels can\
seriously damage your
vehicle's transmission.
- Correct tightening torque on wheel bolts must be observed.
- The wheel bolts should never be greased or lubricated.
- Extended, chromed wheel bolts must not be used with steel rims, as the\
y make it impossible to fit
the hub caps.
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