08 Wheels and tires
Tire Sealing System*
08
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Location
Introduction
The vehicle is equipped with a tire sealing
system that enables you to temporarily seal a
hole in the tread surface and re-inflate a flat
tire, or to adjust a tire’s inflation pressure.
The system consists of an air compressor, a
container for the sealing compound, wiring to
connect the system to the vehicle’s electrical
system via one of the 12-volt sockets, and a
hose used to connect the system to the tire’s
inflation valve.
NOTE
The tire sealing system's compressor has
been tested and approved by Volvo.
The 12-volt sockets are located in the front
tunnel console, on the rear side of the center
console in the rear seat and in the cargo
area*, see page 244.
Accessing the tire sealing system
The tire sealing system is stowed under the
floor of the cargo area. To access it:
1. Lift the floor hatch in the cargo area.
2. Lift out the tire sealing system.
NOTE
•
The tire sealing system is only
intended to seal holes on the tire’s
tread area, not the sidewall.
•
Tires with large holes or tears cannot
be repaired with the tire sealing sys-
tem.
•
After use, stow the tire sealing system
properly to help prevent rattling.
WARNING
•
After using the tire sealing system, the
vehicle should not be driven farther
than approximately 120 miles (200
km).
•
Have the tire inspected by a trained
and qualified Volvo service technician
as soon as possible to determine if it
can be permanently repaired or must
be replaced.
•
The vehicle should not be driven faster
than 50 mph (80 km/h) while using a
tire that has been temporarily repaired
with the tire sealing system.
•
After using the tire sealing system,
drive carefully and avoid abrupt steer-
ing maneuvers and sudden stops.
