2011 Volvo S40 Owner's Manual - Page 195

07 Wheels and tires Tire Sealing System* NOTE Do not remove any foreign objects (nails, etc.) from the tire before using the sealing system. 4. Put on the gloves included in the tire sealing system. WARNING Contact with the sealing compound may cause skin irritation. If contact occurs, wash the affected area immediately with soap and water. 7. Remove the valve cap from the tire's inflation valve and screw the tire sealing system's hose connector onto the valve as tightly as possible by hand. 8. Connect the electrical wire to the nearest 12-volt socket in the vehicle. 9. Start the vehicle's engine. 10. Start the tire sealing system's compressor by pressing the on/off switch to position I. • Stage 2: The tire's inflation pressure is checked and adjusted if necessary. WARNING Never leave the tire sealing system unattended when it is operating. Keep the tire sealing system away from children. Be sure the vehicle is parked safely off the road and away from moving traffic. Apply the parking brake. 5. Unscrew the orange cover over the bottle holder and unscrew the cap on the bottle of sealing compound. WARNING NOTE Do not break the seal on the bottle. This occurs automatically when the bottle is screwed into the holder. • • • Never stand next to the tire being inflated when the compressor is in operation. If cracks, bubbles, etc. form on the tire, switch off the compressor immediately. If there is visible damage to the sidewall or the rim, the tire cannot be repaired. The vehicle should not be driven if this occurs. Contact a towing service or Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance if applicable. 07 Stage 1: Sealing the hole 1. Open the cover on the tire sealing kit. 2. Peel off the speed limit sticker and affix it to the steering wheel hub where it will be clearly visible to the driver. 3. Ensure that the on/off switch is in position 0 (the 0 side of the switch should be pressed down). 6. Screw the bottle into the bottle holder. WARNING The bottle is equipped with a catch to keep it securely in place and help prevent sealing compound leakage. Once in place, the bottle cannot be unscrewed. This must be done by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. `` * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 195