2009 Volvo XC70 Owner's Manual - Page 258

06 Maintenance and specifications Wheels and tires Accessing the tire sealing system The tire sealing system is stowed under the floor of the cargo area. To access it: 1. Fold up or remove any protective floor covering or carpet. 2. Open the floor hatch. 3. Remove the retaining screws. 4. Lift out the foam plastic block holding the jack and lug wrench. 5. Lift out the tire sealing system. 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 steering maneuvers and sudden stops. 4. Remove the valve cap from the tire's inflation valve and screw the hose connector onto the valve as tightly as possible by hand. 5. Connect the electrical wire to the nearest 12-volt socket in the vehicle. 6. Start the vehicle's engine. WARNING • • NOTE • • 06 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 system. • The vehicle's engine should be running when the tire sealing system is used to avoid battery drain. Therefore, be sure the vehicle is parked in a well ventilated place, or outdoors, before using the system. Children should never be left unattended in the vehicle when the engine is running. • Inflating tires The tire sealing system can be used to inflate the tires. To do so: 1. Park the car in a safe place. 2. The compressor should be switched off. Ensure that the on/off switch is in position 0 (the 0 side of the switch should be pressed down). 3. Take out the electrical wire and hose. 7. Check the tire's inflation pressure on the gauge. Switch off the compressor briefly to get a clear reading from the pressure gauge. 8. Refer to the tire inflation tables for the correct inflation pressure. If the tire needs to be inflated, start the tire sealing system's compressor (press the on/off switch to position I). If necessary, release air from the tire by turning the air release knob counterclockwise. 258