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07 Wheels and tires
Tire Sealing System
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CAUTION
The compressor should not be used for
more than 10 minutes at a time to avoid
overheating.
WARNING
If the pressure remains below 22 psi
(1.8 bar) after approximately seven minutes,
turn off the compressor. In this case, the
hole is too large to be sealed and the vehicle
should not be driven.
12. Switch off the compressor and disconnect
the electrical wire from the 12-volt socket.
13. Unscrew the hose from the tire’s inflation
valve and reinstall the valve cap.
14. Immediately drive the vehicle for approxi-
mately 2 miles (3 km) at a maximum speed
of 50 mph (80 km/h) to distribute the seal-
ing compound in the tire.
CAUTION
If your vehicle is equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), the
use of the sealing compound may lead to
incorrect tire pressure readings or in rare
cases, damage to the tire pressure sensor.
Use the tire sealing system to check and
adjust the damaged tire's inflation pressure.
NOTE
•Safely stow the tire sealing system in a
convenient place as it will soon be used
again to check the tire’s inflation pres-
sure.
•The empty bottle of sealing compound
cannot be removed from the bottle
holder. Consult a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician to have the
bottle removed and properly disposed
of.
WARNING
If heavy vibrations, unsteady steering
behavior, or noises should occur while driv-
ing, reduce speed and park the vehicle in a
safe place. Recheck the tire for bumps,
cracks, or other visible damage, and
recheck its inflation pressure. If the pressure
is below 19 psi (1.3 bar), do not continue
driving. Have the vehicle towed to a trained
and qualified Volvo service technician.
Stage 2: Checking inflation pressure1. Connect the tire sealing system as descri-
bed in stage 1.
2. Refer to the inflation pressure tables for the
correct inflation pressure. If the tire needs
to be inflated, start the tire sealing system’s
compressor. If necessary, release air from
the tire by turning the air release knob
counterclockwise.
CAUTION
The compressor should not be used for
more than 10 minutes at a time to avoid
overheating.
WARNING
If you interrupt your trip for more than 1
hour, check the inflation pressure in the
damaged tire again before continuing.

07 Wheels and tires
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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ensure that the replacement or alternate tires
and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to
function properly.
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
table see page 177).
3. 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.
•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.
NOTE
If a tire is changed or if the TPMS sensor is
moved to another wheel, the sensor’s seal,
nut and valve core should be replaced.
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.
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-
tion pressure table on page 177), for example,
if higher inflation pressure is necessary when
transporting heavy loads, etc.
To recalibrate:
1. Switch off the engine.
2. Inflate the tires to the desired pressure and
turn the ignition key to position I or II (see
page 141 for additional information).
3. Turn the thumb wheel on the left-side
steering wheel lever until
Tire pressure
Calibration appears in the display.
4.
Press and hold the Reset button on the
left-side steering wheel lever until
TIRE
PRESSURE CALIBRATED is displayed.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
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Activating/deactivating TPMS (Canadian
models only)
1. Switch off the engine.
2.
Turn the ignition key to position I or II.
3.
Press and hold the Reset button on the
left-side steering wheel lever until
TIRE
PRESS SYST OFF is displayed.
Repeat steps 1-3 to turn TPMS on again.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Working on your vehicle 09
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Belt check
Check the belt regularly to make sure it is in
good condition and is clean. A worn or dirty belt
can cause poor cooling and low alternator out-
put as well as impair the operation of the power
steering and the air conditioning unit.
NOTE
The drive belt is equipped with a self-ten-
sioning mechanism and requires no adjust-
ment between changes.
WARNING
The engine must not be running when this
check is performed.
Check coolant level
The cooling system must be filled with coolant
and not leak to operate at maximum efficiency.
Check the coolant level regularly. The level
should be between the MAX and MIN marks
on the expansion tank. The check should be
made with particular thoroughness when the
engine is new or when the cooling system has
been drained.
Do not remove the filler cap other than for top-
ping up with coolant. Frequent removal may
prevent coolant circulation between the engineand the expansion tank during engine warm up
and cooling.
Changing coolant
Normally, the coolant does not need to be
changed. If the system must be drained, con-
sult a trained and qualified Volvo service tech-
nician.
Do not top off with water only. This reduces the
rust-protective and antifreeze qualities of the
coolant and has a lower boiling point. It can
also cause damage to the cooling system if it
should freeze. Top off with Volvo Genuine
Coolant/Antifreeze only (a 50/50 mix of water
and antifreeze.
CAUTION
The cooling system must always be kept
filled to the correct level. If it is not kept filled,
there can be high local temperatures in the
engine which could result in damage. Dif-
ferent types of antifreeze/coolant may not
be mixed.
WARNING
•Never remove the expansion tank cap
while the engine is warm. Wait until the
engine cools.
•If it is necessary to top off the coolant
when the engine is warm, unscrew the
expansion tank cap slowly so that the
overpressure dissipates.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Engine compartment09
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Brake fluid reservoir
Relay/fuse box
Air cleaner
Radiator
Dipstick-engine oil
Filler cap-engine oil
Washer fluid reservoir
Power steering fluid reservoir
Expansion tank-coolant
Data plate
Battery (under floor in rear cargo area)
WARNING
The cooling fan (located behind the radiator)
may start or continue to operate (for up to
6 minutes) after the engine has been
switched off.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Fluids 09
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WARNING
•Never remove the expansion tank cap
while the engine is warm. Wait until the
vehicle cools.
•If it is necessary to top up the coolant
when the engine is warm, unscrew the
expansion tank cap slowly so that the
overpressure dissipates.
Brake fluid reservoir
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The brake fluid should always be above the
MIN mark on the side of the reservoir. Check,
without removing the cap, that there is suffi-
cient fluid in the reservoir.Fluid type: DOT 4+ boiling point >536 °F
(>280 °C), P/N 9437433.
Replace: Every second year or 30,000 miles
(48,000 km). The fluid should be replaced once
a year or every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) when
driving under extremely hard conditions
(mountain driving, etc.).
Always entrust brake fluid changing to a
trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
WARNING
•If the fluid level is below the MIN mark
in the reservoir or if a brake-related
message is shown in the information
display: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the car
towed to a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician and have the brake
system inspected.
•Dot 4+ should never be mixed with any
other type of brake fluid.
Power steering fluid reservoir
FULL
ADD
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The fluid level should always be between the
ADD and FULL marks.
Fluid type: Volvo synthetic power steering fluid
(Pentosin CHF 11S) P/N 1161529 or equiva-
lent.
Replace: No fluid change required.
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, keep in mind that greater
effort will be required to turn the steering
wheel.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Fuses 09
236* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Fuses in the passenger compartment on the edge of the dashboard
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The decal shows the positions and amperage of the fuses
Fuses are located inside the access panel on
the edge of the dashboard, on the driver's side.
There are also a number of spare fuses. When
replacing a blown fuse, be sure to replace it
with a new one of the same color and amper-
age (written on the fuse).
NoA
1Blower – climate system30
2Audio amplifier*30
3Power driver's seat*25
NoA
4Power passenger's seat*25
5Driver's door – central lock-
ing, power windows, door
mirror25
6Front passenger's door – cen-
tral locking, power windows,
door mirror25
7–
NoA
8Radio, CD player, Rear Seat
Entertainment (RSE)*15
9Volvo Navigation System*,
Sirius satellite radio*10
10On-board diagnostics, head-
light switch, steering wheel
angle sensor, steering wheel
module5

09 Maintenance and servicing
Fuses 09
238* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Fuse box in the passenger compartment, behind the plastic cover, driver's side
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This fuse box is located behind the plastic
cover below the steering wheel. When replac-
ing a blown fuse, be sure to replace it with a
new one of the same color and amperage (writ-
ten on the fuse).
NoA
1Heated passenger's seat15
2Heated driver's seat15
3Horn15
4–
NoA
5Audio system10
6–
7–
8Alarm siren*5
9Break light switch feed5
10Instrument panel, climate sys-
tem, power driver's seat,
Occupant Weight Sensor10
NoA
1112-volt sockets – front and rear
seats, refrigerator* (XC90
Executive)15
12–
13–
14–
15ABS, DSTC5
16Power steering, Active Bend-
ing Lights*10

10 Audio
Audio system controls
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247 Steering wheel keypad
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The four buttons on the steering wheel keypad
can be used to control the audio system. The
steering wheel keypad can be used to adjust
volume, shift between preset stations and
change CD tracks.
•Press the or buttons briefly to
search for a radio station, or to go to the
next/previous track on a CD.
•Press and hold down these buttons to
search within a track.
Accessing and using menus
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In menu mode, you can change settings and
program new functions in the audio system.
The various menu alternatives are shown in the
display, and the current level in the menu struc-
ture is shown at the upper right corner of the
display.
Press the MENU button to enter menu mode.
Use the menus as follows:
•Use the menu arrow keys (1) to navigate up
or down in the menus. Dots in the display
indicate that there are more menu selec-
tions from which to choose.
•Press ENTER to confirm or cancel a menu
selection.
•One long press on EXIT/CLEAR exits
menu mode.
•A short press on the EXIT/CLEAR enables
you to cancel, undo, or answer no to a
menu selection, or to go back in the menu
structure.
Shortcut
The menu alternatives are numbered and can
be accessed directly by pressing the respec-
tive keys on the numbered keypad on the left
side of the audio panel.
MY KEY – programming a shortcut
Use the MY KEY button to program a favorite
function from the menu, such as RANDOM,
etc.
1.
Use the MENU buttons to scroll among the
functions.
2. Select the desired function from the menu
by pressing the MY KEY button for more
than two seconds.
3.
When
MY KEY STORED is shown in the
display, the function has been stored.
4. Activate the function by briefly pressing the
MY KEY button.
Repeat steps 1 – 4 to store new functions on
the MY KEY buttons.

10 Audio
Audio system controls
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To activate the system:
1.
Turn the ignition key to position I.
NOTE
If you switch off the ignition while the audio
system is on, the system will be on when the
ignition is switched on again.
2.
Press the POWER button (3) to switch the
audio system on or off.
Volume control
Turn the knob (2) clockwise or counterclock-
wise to raise or lower the volume. The volume
control is electronic and has no end position.
Volume can also be raised (+) or lowered (–)
using the steering wheel keypad.
Pause modeIf the volume is turned off, the CD player will go
into pause mode. Re-activate the player by
turning up the volume.
Selecting a sound source
•Press AM/FM (4) repeatedly to toggle
between FM1, FM2, and AM
•Press the CD button (1) to change to the
CD player or optional CD changer
•Turn the SELECTOR control (5) to choose
FM1, FM2, AM, CD, CD changer*, AUX*,
Sirius satellite radio* or BT
1 (see
page 262).
The selected sound source will be shown in the
display.
Sound settings
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1.
Press the SOUND button (2) repeatedly
until you come to the setting that you wish
to change. Choose
BASS, TREBLE,
FADER, BALANCE, , CENTER* orSURROUND*.
2.
Use the SELECTOR control (1) to adjust
the level of the setting you have selected.
The display shows a scale from min. to
max. position. The center indicates the
normal position.
NOTE
Sound level for the center speaker can only
be set if Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II) or three-
channel stereo (3-CH) is selected in the
menu.
SettingShown in the dis-
play
BassBASS
TrebleTREBLE
Balance between
the right and left
speakersBALANCE
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