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Trailer Stability Assist - TSA

The trailer stability assist TSA (Trailer Stability
Assist) function is designed to stabilise the car
and trailer combination if it begins to snake.

TSA- the function is included in the stability sys-
tem (p. 190) ESC

Function

The snaking phenomenon can occur with any
car/trailer combination. Snaking normally occurs
at high speeds. But, there is a risk of it occurring
at lower speeds if the trailer is overloaded or the
load is improperly distributed, e.g. too far back.

In order for snaking to occur, there must be a
triggering factor, e.g.:

•

Car with trailer subjected to a sudden and
powerful side wind.

•

Car with trailer drives on an uneven road sur-
face or in a pothole.

•

Sweeping steering wheel movements.

Operation

If snaking has started, it could be difficult or even
impossible to suppress. This makes the car/
trailer combination difficult to control and there is
a risk that you could, for example, end up in the
wrong lane or leave the carriageway.

The trailer stability assist function continually
monitors car movements, particularly lateral
movements. If snaking is detected, the front
wheels are individually braked. This serves to sta-
bilise the car/trailer combination. This is often
enough to help the driver regain control of the
car.

If snaking is not eliminated the first time the TSA
system comes into action, the car/trailer combi-
nation is braked with all wheels and engine
power is reduced. Once snaking has been gradu-
ally suppressed and the car/trailer combination is
stable once again, the system stops regulating
and the driver once again has full control of the
car. For more information, see Electronic stability
control (ESC) - operation (p. 191).

Miscellaneous

Engagement of TSA may take place at higher
speeds.

NOTE

TSA function is switched off if the driver
selects

Sport

mode, see Electronic stability

control (ESC) - general (p. 190).

TSA may fail to engage if the driver uses sudden
steering wheel movements to try to rectify the
snaking because, in such a situation, the system

cannot determine whether it is the trailer or the
driver that is causing the snaking.

The ESC

symbol in the combined

instrument panel flashes when the TSA
system is working.

Related information

•

Electronic stability control (ESC) - general
(p. 190)

Included in the installation of Volvo genuine towbar.

(Electronic Stability Control) - Electronic stability control.

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Towing

Towing the V60 Twin Engine is not permitted.
When moving the car it must be transported
(p. 320) raised up with all the wheels on a
recovery vehicle's platform.

When towing another car

Towing another car consumes a lot of energy -
use drive mode AWD. This then charges the
hybrid battery, in combination with improving the
car's driving characteristics and roadholding, see
Drive system - drive modes (p. 270).

Jump starting

Do not tow the car to bump start the engine. Use
a donor battery if the starter battery is discharged
and the engine does not start, see Jump starting
with another battery (p. 268).

IMPORTANT

The electric drive motor and the catalytic con-
verter may be damaged during attempts to
tow-start the car.

Related information

•

Hazard warning flashers (p. 99)

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Towing eye (p. 319)

•

Recovery (p. 320)

Towing eye

The towing eye is screwed into a threaded
socket behind a cover on the rear right-hand
side of the bumper.

Attaching the towing eye

Take out the towing eye, which is located
behind the panel on the left-hand side of the
cargo area.

The cover for the towing eye's attachment
point is available in two variants which must
be opened in different ways:

•

Open the variant with a recess using a
coin or similar inserted in the recess, turn-
ing it outwards. Then turn out the cover
completely and remove it.

•

The second variant has a marking along
one side or in a corner: Press the marking
with a finger and fold out the opposite
side/corner at the same time using a coin
or similar - the cover turns around its axis
and can then be removed.

Screw the towing eye right in up to its flange.
Turn in the towing eye firmly e.g. using the
wheel wrench.

After use, unscrew the towing eye and return
it to its place.

Finish by refitting the cover onto the bumper.

The towing eye may be used to pull the car up
onto a recovery vehicle with a flatbed platform.
The car's position and ground clearance deter-
mine whether it is possible. If the slope of the
recovery vehicle's ramp is too steep, or if the
ground clearance under the car is inadequate,
then the car may be damaged if you try to pull it

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up using the towing eye. Raise the car using the
recovery vehicle's lifting device if necessary.

WARNING

No one/nothing is allowed to remain behind

the recovery vehicle while the car pulled up

onto the flatbed platform.

Related information

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Towing (p. 319)

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Recovery (p. 320)

Recovery

Recovery means that the vehicle is transported
away by means of another vehicle.

Call a recovery service for recovery assistance.

WARNING

No one/nothing is allowed to remain behind

the recovery vehicle while the car pulled up

onto the flatbed platform.

IMPORTANT

Note that the V60 Twin Engine must always
be transported raised up with all the wheels
on the recovery vehicle's platform.

Related information

•

Towing (p. 319)

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Tyres - maintenance

Amongst other things, the function of the tyres is
to carry load, provide grip on the road surface,
dampen vibration and protect the wheel from
wear.

Driving characteristics

Tyres greatly affect the car's driving characteris-
tics. The type of tyre, dimensions, tyre pressure
and speed rating are important for how the car
performs.

Tyre age

All tyres older than 6 years old should be
checked by an expert even if they seem undam-
aged. Tyres age and decompose, even if they are
hardly ever or never used. The function can
therefore be affected. This applies to all tyres that
are stored for future use. Examples of external
signs which indicate that the tyre is unsuitable for
use are cracks or discoloration.

New tyres

Tyres are perishable. After a few years they begin
to harden at the same time as the friction
capacity/characteristics gradually deteriorate. For
this reason, aim to get as fresh tyres as possible
when you replace them. This is especially impor-
tant with regard to winter tyres. The last four dig-
its in the sequence mean the week and year of
manufacture. This is the tyre's DOT marking
(Department of Transportation), and this is stated
with four digits, for example 1510. The tyre in the
figure was manufactured in week 15 of 2010.

Summer and winter wheels

When summer and winter wheels are changed
the wheels should be marked with which side of
the car they were mounted on, for example L for
left and R for right.

Wear and maintenance

Correct tyre pressure (p. 324) results in more
even wear. Driving style, tyre pressure, climate
and road condition affect how quickly your tyres
age and wear.

To avoid differences in tread depth and to pre-
vent wear patterns arising, the front and rear
wheels can be switched with each other. A suita-
ble distance for the first change is approx.
5000 km and then at 10000 km intervals.

Volvo recommends that an authorised Volvo
workshop is contacted for checking if you are
uncertain about tread depth. If significant differ-
ences in wear (> 1 mm difference in tread depth)
between tyres have already occurred, then the
least worn tyres must always be fitted on the rear.
Understeer is normally easier to correct than
oversteer, and leads to the car continuing for-
wards in a straight line rather than having the
rear end skidding to one side, resulting in possi-
ble complete loss of control over the car. This is
why it is important for the rear wheels never to
lose grip before the front wheels.

WARNING

A damaged tyre may lead to loss of control

over the car.

Storage

Wheels with tyres fitted must be stored lying
down or hanging up - never standing up.

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Related information

•

Tyres - dimensions (p. 325)

•

Tyres - speed ratings (p. 326)

•

Tyres - load index (p. 326)

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Tyres - direction of rotation (p. 323)

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Tyres - tread wear indicators (p. 324)

Tyres - direction of rotation

Tyres with a tread pattern which are designed to
only turn in one direction have the direction of
rotation marked with an arrow.

G021778

The arrow shows the tyre's direction of rotation.

The tyre must always rotate in the same direction
throughout its lifespan. Tyres should only be
switched between front and rear positions, never
between left and right-hand sides, or vice versa. If
the tyres are fitted incorrectly, the car's braking
characteristics and capacity to force rain and
slush out of the way are adversely affected. Tyres
with the greatest tread depth should always be
fitted to the rear of the car (to decrease the risk
of skidding).

NOTE

Make sure that both pairs of wheels have the
same type and dimension, and also the same
make.

Follow the recommended tyre pressures speci-
fied in the tyre pressure table (p. 429).

Related information

•

Tyres - dimensions (p. 325)

•

Tyres - speed ratings (p. 326)

•

Tyres - load index (p. 326)

•

Tyres - maintenance (p. 322)

•

Tyres - tread wear indicators (p. 324)

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Tyres - tread wear indicators

Tread wear indicators show the status of the
tyre's tread depth.

G021829

Tread wear indicators.

A tread wear indicators is a narrow elevation
across the longitudinal grooves of the tyre's tread
pattern. On the side of the tyre are the letters
TWI (Tread Wear Indicator). When the tyre's tread
depth is down to 1.6 mm, the tread will be level in
height with the tread wear indicators. Change to
new tyres as soon as possible. Remember that
tyres with little tread depth provide very poor grip
in rain and snow.

Related information

•

Tyres - dimensions (p. 325)

•

Tyres - speed ratings (p. 326)

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Tyres - load index (p. 326)

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Tyres - direction of rotation (p. 323)

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Tyres - maintenance (p. 322)

Tyres - air pressure

Tyres can have different air pressures which are
measured in bar.

Check the air pressure in the tyres

The tyre pressures must be checked every
month.

Check the tyre pressure on cold tyres. "Cold
tyres" means the tyres are the same temperature
as the ambient temperature. After several few kil-
ometres of driving, the tyres warm up and the
pressure increases.

Inadequate tyre pressure increases fuel con-
sumption, shortens tyre lifespan and impairs the
car's driving characteristics. Driving on tyres with
tyre pressure that is too low could result in the
tyres overheating and being damaged. Tyre pres-
sure affects travelling comfort, road noise and
driving characteristics.

NOTE

Tyre pressure decreases over time, this is a
natural phenomenon. Tyre pressure also var-
ies depending on ambient temperature.

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Tyre pressure label

G021830

The tyre pressure label on the driver side's door
pillar (between frame and rear door) shows the
tyre pressures for the car's recommended tyre
dimensions. This is also specified in the tyre
pressure table, see Tyres - approved tyre pres-
sures (p. 429).

Related information

•

Tyres - dimensions (p. 325)

•

Tyres - speed ratings (p. 326)

•

Tyres - load index (p. 326)

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Tyres - maintenance (p. 322)

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Tyres - tread wear indicators (p. 324)

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Tyres - approved tyre pressures (p. 429)

Wheel and wheel rim dimensions

Wheel and rim dimensions are designated in
accordance with the examples in the table
below.

The car has an approval for the complete vehicle.
This means that certain combinations of wheel
(wheel rim) and tyre are approved.

Wheels (rims) have a designation of dimensions,
for example: 7Jx16x50.

Rim width in inches

Rim flange profile

16 Rim diameter in inches

50 Off-set in mm (distance from wheel cen-

tre to wheel contact surface against the
hub)

Related information

•

Tyres - dimensions (p. 325)

•

Tyres - approved tyre pressures (p. 429)

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Wheels and tyres - approved dimensions
(p. 427)

Tyres - dimensions

The car's tyres have a certain dimension, see the
examples in the table below.

The dimensions are stated on all car tyres.
Example of designation:235/45R17 97W.

235 Tyre width (mm)

Ratio between tyre wall height and tyre
width (%)

Radial ply

Rim diameter in inches (")

Codes for the maximum permitted tyre
load, tyre load index (LI)

Speed rating for maximum permitted
speed, speed rating (SS). (In this case
270 km/h (168 mph).)

The car has an approval for the complete vehicle
with certain combinations of wheel rims and
tyres.

Related information

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Tyres - speed ratings (p. 326)

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Tyres - load index (p. 326)

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Tyres - direction of rotation (p. 323)

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Tyres - maintenance (p. 322)

•

Tyres - approved tyre pressures (p. 429)

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Wheel and wheel rim dimensions (p. 325)

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Wheels and tyres - approved dimensions
(p. 427)

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Load index and speed rating (p. 428)

Tyres - load index

Load index indicates a tyre's ability to carry a
certain load.

Each tyre has a certain capacity to carry a load, a
load index (LI). The car's weight determines the
load capacity required of the tyres. Lowest per-
missible index is specified in the tyre load index
table, see section "Specifications" in the printed
owner's manual.

Related information

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Tyres - dimensions (p. 325)

•

Tyres - approved tyre pressures (p. 429)

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Tyres - speed ratings (p. 326)

•

Tyres - maintenance (p. 322)

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Wheels and tyres - approved dimensions
(p. 427)

Tyres - speed ratings

Each tyre can withstand a certain maximum
speed and therefore belongs to a particular
speed rating (SS - Speed Symbol).

Tyre speed class must at least correspond with
the car's top speed. The table below indicates the
maximum permitted speed that applies for each
speed rating (SS). The only exception to these
regulations is the winter tyre (p. 327)

, where a

lower speed rating may be used. If such a tyre is
chosen, the car must not be driven faster than
the speed rating of the tyre (for example, class Q
can be driven at a maximum of 160 km/h
(100 mph)). Traffic regulations determine how
fast a car can be driven, not the speed rating of
the tyres.

NOTE

The maximum permitted speed is specified in
the table.

160 km/h (100 mph) (only used on win-
ter tyres)

190 km/h (118 mph)

210 km/h (130 mph)

240 km/h (149 mph)

Both those with metal studs and those without.

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W 270 km/h (168 mph)

300 km/h (186 mph)

WARNING

The car must be fitted with tyres which have

the same or a higher load index (p. 326) (LI)

and speed rating (SS) than specified. If a tyre

with too low a load index or speed rating is

used, it may overheat.

Related information

•

Tyres - dimensions (p. 325)

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Tyres - load index (p. 326)

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Tyres - direction of rotation (p. 323)

Wheel bolts

Wheel bolts are used to fasten the wheels at the
hubs and are available in different versions.

IMPORTANT

The wheel bolts must be tightened to
140 Nm (103 ft. lbs.). Overtightening or loose
tightening may damage the nuts and the
bolts.

Only use rims that are tested and approved by
Volvo and which are Volvo genuine accessories.
Check the torque with a torque wrench.

Do not use lubricant on the threads of the wheel
bolts.

Locking wheel bolts

* can be used on both alumi-

nium and steel rims.

Related information

•

Wheel and wheel rim dimensions (p. 325)

Winter tyres

Winter tyres are tyres that are adapted for winter
road conditions.

Winter tyres

Volvo recommends winter tyres with particular
dimensions. Tyre dimensions are dependent on
engine variant. When driving on winter tyres, the
correct type of tyres must be fitted to all four
wheels.

NOTE

Volvo recommends that you consult a Volvo
dealer about which wheel rim and tyre types
are most suitable.

Studded tyres

Studded winter tyres should be run in gently for
500-1000 km so the studs settle properly into
the tyres. This gives the tyre, and especially the
studs, a longer service life.

NOTE

The legal provisions for the use of studded
tyres vary from country to country.

Tread depth

Road conditions with ice, slush and low tempera-
tures place considerably higher demands on tyres
than summer conditions. Volvo therefore recom-

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mends not to drive on winter tyres that have a
tread depth of less than 4 mm.

Using snow chains

Snow chains may only be used on the front
wheels (also applies to all-wheel drive cars).
Never drive faster than 50 km/h (31 mph) with
snow chains. Avoid driving on bare ground as this
wears out both the snow chains and tyres.

WARNING

Use Volvo genuine snow chains or equivalent

chains designed for the car model, and tyre

and rim dimensions. In the event of uncer-

tainty Volvo recommends that you consult an

authorised Volvo workshop. The wrong snow

chains may cause serious damage to your car

and lead to an accident.

Related information

•

Changing wheels - removing wheels (p. 328)

Changing wheels - removing wheels

The car's wheels can be changed for e.g. winter
wheels/winter tyres.

Spare wheel

The following instructions only apply if a
spare wheel has been purchased as an
accessory for the car. If the car is not equipped
with a spare wheel - see information about Emer-
gency puncture repair (TMK) (p. 346).

The spare wheel (Temporary spare) is only
intended for use temporarily and must be
replaced by an ordinary wheel as soon as possi-
ble. The car's handling may be altered by the use
of the spare wheel. The spare wheel is smaller
than the normal wheel. The car's ground clear-
ance is affected accordingly. Pay attention to
high kerbs and do not machine wash the car. If
the spare wheel is fitted on the front axle, you
cannot use snow chains at the same time. On all-
wheel drive cars the drive on the rear axle can be
disconnected. The spare wheel must not be
repaired.

The correct tyre pressure for the spare wheel is
stated in the tyre pressure table (p. 429).

IMPORTANT

•

Never drive faster than 80 km/h
(50 mph) with a spare wheel on the car.

•

The car must never be driven fitted with
more than one "Temporary Spare" wheel.

The spare wheel is supplied in a bag and must be
secured on the cargo area floor using straps.

Cars with four load retaining eyelets.

Turn the handle on the spare wheel bag out
towards you. Attach the sewn-in tensioning strap
hooks in the front load retaining eyelets. Attach
the long strap into one of the front load retaining
eyelets, run the strap diagonally over the spare
wheel and through the upper handle. Tighten the
short tensioning strap onto the long one. Attach
the rear load retaining eyelet and tighten.

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Before changing a wheel

1. Loosen the straps, lift out the spare wheel

from the cargo area and remove it from the
spare wheel bag.

2. To access the towing eye, open the hatch on

the left-hand side of the cargo area.

3. Take out the jack

*, tool to remove the plastic

caps on the wheel bolts and the wheel
wrench

* (located in a bag on the cargo area

floor). If another jack is selected, see Raising
the car (p. 359).

Tool for removing the plastic caps on the wheel bolts.

WARNING

Check that the jack is not damaged, that the

threads are thoroughly lubricated and that it is

free from dirt.

NOTE

•

If the car is not equipped with the acces-
sory spare wheel then the jack need not
be stored in the car.

•

Volvo recommends only using the jack

that belongs to the car model in question,
which is indicated on the jack's label.

•

The decal also indicates the jack's maxi-
mum lift capacity at a specified lifting
height.

4. Set up the warning triangle (p. 332) if a

wheel is replaced in a trafficked location. The
car and jack

* must be on a firm horizontal

surface.

Removing

1. Apply the parking brake (p. 285) and engage

reverse gear, or position P if the car has an
automatic gearbox.

2. Place chocks in front of and behind the

wheels which will remain on the ground to
prevent them from rolling. Use heavy wooden
blocks or large stones for example.

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3. Screw together the towing eye with the

wheel wrench

* until the stop position in

accordance with the following figure.

IMPORTANT

The towing eye must be screwed all the way
into the wheel bolt wrench

4. Remove the plastic caps from the wheel

bolts with the intended tool.

5. Loosen the wheel bolts ½-1 turn anticlock-

wise with the wheel wrench

WARNING

Never position anything between the ground

and the jack, nor between the jack and the

car's jacking point.

6. There are two jacking points on each side of

the car. Wind up the jack

* so that the flange

in the bodywork ends up in the notch in the
head of the jack.

IMPORTANT

The ground must be firm, smooth and level.

7. Lift the car so that the wheel is free. Remove

the wheel bolts and lift off the wheel.

WARNING

Never crawl under the car when it is raised on

the jack.
Passengers must leave the car when it is

raised on the jack. If a wheel must be

changed in a trafficked environment, passen-

gers must stand in a safe place.

NOTE

The normal car jack is only designed for occa-
sional, short-term use, such as when chang-
ing a wheel after a puncture, changing to win-
ter/summer wheels, etc. Only the jack for the
specific car model may be used to raise the
car. If the car is to be jacked up more often, or
for a longer time than is required just to
change a wheel, use of a garage jack is rec-
ommended. In this instance, follow the
instructions for use that come with the equip-
ment.

Related information

•

Changing wheels - fitting (p. 331)

•

Jack

* (p. 333)

•

Warning triangle (p. 332)

•

Wheel bolts (p. 327)

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Changing wheels - fitting

It is important that the procedure for fitting the
wheel is carried out correctly.

Installation

WARNING

Never crawl under the car when it is raised on

the jack.
Passengers must leave the car when it is

raised on the jack. If a wheel must be

changed in a trafficked environment, passen-

gers must stand in a safe place.

1. Clean the contact surfaces between wheel

and hub.

2. Put on the wheel. Tighten the wheel bolts

thoroughly.

Do not use lubricant on the threads of the
wheel bolts.

3. Lower the car so that the wheels cannot

rotate.

4. Tighten the wheel bolts crosswise. It is

important that the wheel bolts are tightened
properly. Tighten to 140 Nm. Check the tor-
que with a torque wrench.

5. Refit the plastic caps on the wheel bolts.

The white arrow must point toward the front of the car.

6. Screw apart the towing eye and the wheel

bolt wrench

*. Place the wheel bolt wrench*

and the jack

* in their respective compart-

ments in the bag. Tighten the bag's centre
strap firmly and use the other strap to secure
the bag in the rear load retaining eyelet on
the left-hand side of the cargo area. Position
the bag so it is not pinched when the tailgate
is closed. The white arrow on the bag must
point toward the front of the car.

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NOTE

•

After a tyre has been inflated, always refit
the dust cap in order to avoid damage to
the valve from gravel, dirt, etc.

•

Only use plastic dust caps. Metal dust
caps can rust and become difficult to
unscrew.

WARNING

The bag should be secured so that the white

arrow (see the inset figure) points forward in

the car.

When changing to another tyre
dimension

Contact an authorised Volvo workshop for updat-
ing the software at each change of tyre dimen-
sion. A software download may be necessary
both when changing to larger and smaller dimen-
sions, and also when switching between summer
and winter wheels.

Related information

•

Changing wheels - removing wheels (p. 328)

•

Jack

* (p. 333)

•

Warning triangle (p. 332)

•

Wheel bolts (p. 327)

Warning triangle

The warning triangle is used to warn other road
users of a stationary vehicle.

Storage and folding up

Lift the floor hatch and take out the warning
triangle.

Take the warning triangle from the case, fold
out and assemble the two loose sides.

Fold out the warning triangle's support legs.

Follow the regulations for the use of a warning
triangle. Position the warning triangle in a suita-
ble place with regard to traffic.

Ensure the warning triangle and its case are
properly secured in the cargo area after use.

NOTE

If the car has been locked with privacy locking
then the boot lid/tailgate and floor hatch can-
not be opened, see Privacy locking

* (p. 171).

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Tools

Amongst other things, the car contains towing
eye, jack

* and wheel wrench*.

The car's towing eye, emergency puncture repair
kit and the tool for the plastic wheel bolt caps are
located behind the hatch on the left-hand side of
the cargo area. There is also space for the sleeve
for the lockable wheel bolts. Jack

* and wheel

wrench

* are located in a bag on the cargo area

floor.

If the car is not equipped with the accessory
spare wheel then the jack need not be stored in
the car.

WARNING

When the towing eye and emergency punc-

ture repair kit are stored in the foam block,

they must always be strapped in with the ten-

sioning strap.

Related information

•

Emergency puncture repair (p. 346)

•

Towing eye (p. 319)

•

Changing wheels - removing wheels (p. 328)

•

Wheel bolts (p. 327)

•

Jack

* (p. 333)

Jack*

Use the jack to raise the car when changing a
wheel.

The original jack should only be used for chang-
ing to the spare wheel. The jack's thread must
always be well greased.

NOTE

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Tools - returning into place

The white arrow must point toward the front of the car.

After use, crank the jack together and screw
apart the towing eye and wheel bolt wrench

Place the wheel bolt wrench

* and the jack* in

their respective compartments in the bag. Tighten
the bag's centre strap firmly and use the other

strap to secure the bag in the rear load retaining
eyelet on the left-hand side of the cargo area.
Position the bag so it is not pinched when the
tailgate is closed. The white arrow on the bag
must point toward the front of the car. Refit the
towing eye in the foam block on the left-hand
side of the cargo area.

WARNING

The bag should be secured so that the white

arrow (see the inset figure) points forward in

the car.

NOTE

If the floor hatch in the cargo area floor is not
closed then privacy locking does not work.

Related information

•

Warning triangle (p. 332)

•

Emergency puncture repair (p. 346)

First aid kit*

The first aid box contains first aid equipment.

A case with first aid equipment is located under
the floor in the cargo area.

NOTE

If the car has been locked with privacy locking
then the boot lid/tailgate and floor hatch can-
not be opened, see Privacy locking

* (p. 171).

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