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Sealing fluid expiry date

The bottle of sealing fluid must be replaced if
the bottle's expiry date has passed (see the
decal on the bottle). Treat the old bottle as
environmentally hazardous waste.

Related information

•

Using a puncture repair kit (p. 569)

•

Inflating tyres with the compressor from
the puncture repair kit (p. 573)

•

Tyres (p. 550)

Using a puncture repair kit

The emergency puncture repair kit (TMK

9

)

can be used to seal a puncture. Read through
all instructions before use.

Overview

Label, maximum permitted speed

Switch

Electrical cable

Bottle bracket

Pressure reducing valve

Pressure gauge

Decal, warning for wheel cover

Sealing fluid bottle

Bottle opening

Connection for bottle

Air hose

Connection valve

Connecting

8

Temporary Mobility Kit (TMK)

9

Temporary Mobility Kit

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WARNING

Please keep the following points in mind

when using the tyre sealing system:

•

The sealing fluid bottle contains 1) rub-
ber latex, natural and 2) ethanediol.
These substances are harmful if swal-
lowed.

•

The contents of this bottle may cause
allergic skin reactions or otherwise be
potentially harmful to the respiratory
tract, the skin, the central nervous sys-
tem, and the eyes.

Precautions:

•

Store out of the reach of children.

•

Harmful if ingested.

•

Avoid prolonged or repeated contact
with the skin. If sealing fluid has come
into contact with your clothes, remove
them.

•

Wash thoroughly after handling.

First aid:

•

Skin: Wash affected areas of skin with
soap and water. Get medical attention
if symptoms occur.

•

Eyes: Flush with plenty of water for
least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting
the upper and lower eyelids. Get medi-
cal attention if symptoms occur.

•

Inhalation: Move the exposed person
to fresh air. If irritation persists, get
medical attention.

•

Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting
unless directed to do so by medical
personnel. Get medical attention.

•

Disposal: Dispose of this material and
its container at a hazardous or special
waste collection point.

WARNING

Do not remove the bottle or air hose when

the puncture repair kit is being used.

1.

Preparations

Set up the warning triangle and activate
the hazard warning lights if a tyre is being
sealed in a trafficked location.

If the puncture was caused by a nail or
similar, allow this to remain in the tyre. It
helps to seal the hole.

2. Detach the decal for maximum permitted

speed that is affixed on one side of the
compressor. Affix it visibly on the wind-
screen as a reminder to observe the speed
limit. You should not drive faster than
80 km/h (50 mph) after the emergency
tyre repair kit has been used.

In addition, remove the warning decal and
attach it firmly to the side of the wheel so
that it doesn't fall off.

3. Check that the switch is in position 

0

(Off), and locate the electrical cable and
the air hose.

4. Fit the sealing fluid bottle in the compres-

sor so that the red arrows on the com-
pressor and bottle meet, and then turn
clockwise until it clicks.

The bottle is equipped with a non-return
valve which means that the fluid does not
come out unless it is fitted in the com-
pressor.

5. Attach the air hose to the bottle's opening

and turn clockwise until it clicks.

6. Unscrew the tyre's dust cap and screw in

the air hose's valve connection to the bot-
tom of the thread on the tyre's air valve.

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7.

Begin puncture repair

Connect the electrical cable to the closest
12 V socket and start the car.

NOTE

Make sure that none of the other 12 V
sockets is in use when the compressor is
operating.

WARNING

Do not leave children in the car without

supervision when the engine is running.

WARNING

Inhaling car exhaust fumes could result in

danger to life. Never leave the engine run-

ning in sealed areas or areas that lack suffi-

cient ventilation.

8. Start the compressor by flicking the

switch to position 

I

 (On).

When the compressor starts, the pressure
can increase up to 6 bar (88 psi), but the
pressure drops after about 30 seconds.

WARNING

Never stand next to the tyre when the

compressor is running. If cracks or uneven-

ness arise then the compressor must be

switched off immediately. The journey

should not be continued. Call roadside

assistance for recovery to a tyre centre.

Volvo recommends an authorised tyre cen-

tre.

9. Inflate the tyre for 7 minutes.

IMPORTANT

The compressor must not be operated for
longer than 10 minutes - risk of overheat-
ing.

10. Switch off the compressor to check the

pressure on the pressure gauge. Minimum
pressure is 1.8 bar (22 psi) and maximum
is 2.5 bar (36 psi). Release air using the
pressure reducing valve if the tyre pres-
sure is too high.

To access the pressure reducing valve, the
sealing fluid bottle must first be removed.
Remove the bottle in the following order:

1. Remove the air hose from the tyre

valve.

2. Remove the air hose from the bottle.
3. Remove the bottle from the compres-

sor.

4. Refit the air hose directly in the com-

pressor.

5. Refit the air hose to the tyre valve.
6. Release air using the pressure reducing

valve.

WARNING

If the pressure is below 1.8 bar (22 psi)

then the hole in the tyre is too big. The jour-

ney should not be continued. Call roadside

assistance for recovery to a tyre centre.

Volvo recommends an authorised tyre cen-

tre.

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11. Switch off the compressor and detach the

electrical cable.

12. Unscrew the air hose from the tyre valve

and refit the dust cap on the tyre.

NOTE

•

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

•

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

13. Clean the air hose before putting it away

and be careful that there is no leakage of
sealing fluid.

14. As soon as possible, drive at least 3 km

(2 miles) at a maximum speed of 80 km/h
(50 mph) so that the sealing fluid can seal
the tyre, and then perform a follow-up
check.

WARNING

Sealant will spurt out of the puncture dur-

ing the first few rotations of the tyre. Make

sure that nobody is standing near the car

and gets the sealing fluid splashed onto

them when the car is driven away. The dis-

tance should be at least 2 metres (7 feet).

15.

Follow-up inspection

Connect the air hose on the tyre valve and
screw in the valve connection to the bot-
tom of the tyre valve's thread. The com-
pressor must be switched off.

16. Read the tyre pressure on the pressure

gauge.

•

If it is below 1.3 bar (19 psi) then the
tyre is insufficiently sealed. The journey
should not be continued. Call roadside
assistance for recovery.

•

If the tyre pressure is higher than
1.3 bar (19 psi), the tyre must be infla-
ted to the pressure specified in accord-
ance with the tyre pressure label on the
driver's side door pillar (1 bar = 100 kPa
= 14.5 psi). Release air using the pres-
sure reducing valve if the tyre pressure
is too high.

WARNING

Check the tyre pressure regularly.

Volvo recommends that the car is driven to the
nearest authorised Volvo workshop for the
replacement/repair of the damaged tyre.
Advise the workshop that the tyre contains
sealing fluid.

The sealing fluid bottle and hose must be
replaced after use. Volvo recommends that
these replacements be performed by an
authorised Volvo workshop.

WARNING

Maximum mileage with tyres containing

sealing fluid is 200 km (120 miles).

NOTE

The compressor is an electrical device. Fol-
low local regulations related to waste man-
agement.

Related information

•

Recommended tyre pressure (p. 556)

•

Emergency puncture repair kit (p. 568)

•

Inflating tyres with the compressor from
the puncture repair kit (p. 573)

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Inflating tyres with the compressor

from the puncture repair kit

The car's original tyres can be inflated using
the compressor in the emergency puncture
repair kit.

1. The compressor must be switched off.

Make sure that the switch is in position 

0

(Off), and take out the electrical cable and
the air hose.

2. Attach the air hose directly into the com-

pressor's bottle bracket and turn clock-
wise until it clicks.

Move the warning decal to the side of the
compressor. It does not need to be
attached to the wheel cover unless the
sealing fluid is used.

3. Unscrew the tyre's dust cap and screw in

the air hose's valve connection to the bot-
tom of the thread on the tyre's air valve.

4. Connect the electrical cable to the closest

12 V socket and start the car.

WARNING

Inhaling car exhaust fumes could result in

danger to life. Never leave the engine run-

ning in sealed areas or areas that lack suffi-

cient ventilation.

WARNING

Do not leave children in the car without

supervision when the engine is running.

5. Start the compressor by flicking the

switch to position 

I

 (On).

IMPORTANT

Risk of overheating. The compressor must
not run for more than 10 minutes.

6. Inflate the tyre to the pressure specified

on the tyre pressure label on the driver
side door pillar. Release air using the pres-
sure reducing valve if the tyre pressure is
too high.

7. Switch off the compressor. Detach the air

hose and the electrical cable.

8. Refit the dust cap on the tyre.

NOTE

•

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

•

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

NOTE

The compressor is an electrical device. Fol-
low local regulations related to waste man-
agement.

Related information

•

Recommended tyre pressure (p. 556)

•

Using a puncture repair kit (p. 569)

•

Emergency puncture repair kit (p. 568)

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Passenger compartment interior

Overview of the passenger compartment's
interior and storage locations.

Front seat

Storage compartment in door panel, card holder on
left of steering wheel, storage under driver's seat

1

,

sun visor and glovebox with extensible hook.

Storage compartment for legroom, electrical socket
and USB port above the wireless phone charger

*

,

cup holder and storage under armrest in tunnel con-

sole.

Rear seat

Storage compartment in the door panel, cup holder

*

in the centre seat backrest, storage pocket

*

 on the

front seat backrest and also USB ports

*

 in the tunnel

console.

WARNING

Keep loose objects such as mobile phones,

cameras, remote controls for accessories,

etc. in the glove compartment or other

compartments. Otherwise they may injure

people in the car in the event of sudden

braking or a collision.

IMPORTANT

Keep in mind that high gloss surfaces, for
example, are easily scratched by metal
objects. Do not place keys, phones and
other items on sensitive surfaces.

Related information

•

Emptying the ashtray

*

 (p. 578)

•

Using the cigarette lighter

*

 (p. 577)

•

Electrical sockets (p. 578)

•

Using the glovebox (p. 580)

•

Sun visors (p. 581)

•

Tunnel console (p. 577)

•

Wireless phone charger

*

 (p. 523)

•

Connecting a device via USB port (p. 505)

1

A maximum of 1 kg (2.2 lbs) can be stored here.

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Tunnel console

The tunnel console is located between the
front seats.

Storage compartment with cup holder.

Storage compartment under the armrest.

Climate controls for the rear seat climate
functions

*

 or storage compartment. There

are also USB ports underneath

*

.

WARNING

Keep loose objects such as mobile phones,

cameras, remote controls for accessories,

etc. in the glove compartment or other

compartments. Otherwise they may injure

people in the car in the event of sudden

braking or a collision.

IMPORTANT

Keep in mind that high gloss surfaces, for
example, are easily scratched by metal
objects. Do not place keys, phones and
other items on sensitive surfaces.

NOTE

One of the detectors for the alarm

*

 is

located under the tunnel console's cup
holder. Avoid leaving coins, keys and other
metal objects in the cup holder, since this
may trigger the alarm.

NOTE

The USB sockets can be used for charging
a mobile phone or tablet, for example. Only
the front USB input can be used to play
media in the car's audio system.

Related information

•

Emptying the ashtray

*

 (p. 578)

•

Using the cigarette lighter

*

 (p. 577)

•

Passenger compartment interior (p. 576)

•

Electrical sockets (p. 578)

•

Climate controls (p. 197)

Using the cigarette lighter

*

The cigarette lighter can be a complement to
the 12 V socket in the front section of the tun-
nel console.

Cigarette lighter in tunnel console, front seat.

1. Press the button on the lighter.

> The button jumps up when the lighter

starts to glow.

2. Pull the lighter out from the socket and

use the glow to give a light.

3. Refit the lighter in the socket.

WARNING

Take care when the lighter is activated so

that the glowing part does not, for exam-

ple, damage the interior or injure passen-

gers.

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Related information

•

Passenger compartment interior (p. 576)

•

Emptying the ashtray

*

 (p. 578)

Emptying the ashtray

*

When there is a cigarette lighter fitted in the
car there is a detachable ashtray in the tunnel
console.

1. Detach the ashtray by pulling it straight up

and empty the contents.

2. Refit the ashtray in the tunnel console.

WARNING

Exercise caution with smouldering glow

and ash so that they do not damage the

interior or injure passengers, for example.

Only extinguish cigarettes on the intended

surface.

Related information

•

Passenger compartment interior (p. 576)

•

Using the cigarette lighter

*

 (p. 577)

Electrical sockets

There is one 12V electrical socket in the tun-
nel console and one 12V electrical socket

*

 in

the luggage compartment/cargo area.

If a problem occurs with an electrical socket,
contact a workshop - an authorised Volvo
workshop is recommended.

12 V electrical socket

12 V electrical socket in tunnel console, front seat.

The 12 V sockets can be used for various
accessories designed for this, such as music
players, cooler boxes and mobile phones.

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12 V electrical socket in cargo area

*

.

Related information

•

Passenger compartment interior (p. 576)

•

Using electrical sockets (p. 579)

Using electrical sockets

12 V sockets can be used for various acces-
sories designed for this, such as music play-
ers, cooler boxes and mobile phones.

For the sockets to supply current, the car's
electrical system must be set in the lowest
ignition position 

I

. The sockets are then active

as long as the starter battery level does not
become too low.

If the engine is switched off and the car is
locked, the sockets are deactivated. If the
engine is switched off and the car is not
locked, or is locked with double lock tempo-
rarily deactivated, then the sockets continue to
be active for a further seven minutes.

NOTE

Remember that use of the electrical socket
with the engine switched off entails a risk
of discharging the starter battery, which
can limit functionality.

Accessories that are connected to the elec-
trical sockets may be activated even when
the car's electrical system is disconnected
or if preconditioning is used. For this rea-
son, disconnect the connectors when they
are not in use in order to avoid the starter
battery being discharged.

WARNING

•

Do not use accessories with large or
heavy connectors - they can damage
the socket or come loose when driving.

•

Do not use accessories that can cause
interference to the car's radio receiver
or electrical system for example.

•

Position the accessory so that it is not
at risk of injuring the driver or passen-
gers in the event of heavy braking or
collision.

•

Keep an eye on connected accessories
as they can generate heat that can
burn passengers or the interior.

Using 12 V sockets

1. Remove the blanking plug (tunnel con-

sole) or fold down the cover (cargo area)
in front of the socket and plug in the
accessory's connector.

2. Unplug the accessory's connector and

refit the blanking plug (tunnel console) or
fold up the cover (cargo area) when the
socket is not in use or if the socket is left
unattended.

IMPORTANT

Maximum socket output is 120 W (10 A)
per socket.

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Related information

•

Electrical sockets (p. 578)

•

Passenger compartment interior (p. 576)

Using the glovebox

The glovebox is located on the passenger
side. The printed owner's manual and maps
can be kept in the glovebox, for example.
There is also space for a pen and card holder.

Glovebox with extensible hook.

The hook on the glovebox can be extended
when the glovebox is open so that it can be
used after the glovebox has been closed.

IMPORTANT

Fold in the hook completely before the glo-
vebox is closed, otherwise it can break off.

Locking and unlocking the glovebox

*

The glovebox can be locked, e.g. when the car
is taken in for service, left at a hotel or similar.
The glovebox can only be locked/unlocked
with the accompanying key.

The key's designated storage space. The figure is

schematic - the design may vary.

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The figure is schematic - the design may vary.

Locking the glovebox:
Insert the key in the glovebox lock cylin-
der.
Turn the key 90 degrees clockwise.

Pull out the key.

–

Unlock by carrying this out in reverse
order.

Using the glovebox as a cooled area

*

The glovebox can be used for cooling of e.g.
drinks or food. The cooling works when the
climate control system is active (i.e. when the
car is set in ignition position 

II

 or when the

engine is running).

The figure is schematic - the design may vary.

Activating cooling.

Deactivating cooling.

–

Activate or deactivate the cooling by mov-
ing the control to the end position toward
the passenger compartment/glovebox.

Related information

•

Passenger compartment interior (p. 576)

•

Private locking (p. 267)

Sun visors

There are sun visors in the roof in front of the
driver seat and the front seat passenger seat
which can be folded down and angled out to
the side when necessary.

The figure is schematic - the design may vary.

The mirror lighting

*

 is switched on automati-

cally when the guard is lifted up.

The mirror frame incorporates a holder for e.g.
cards or tickets.

Related information

•

Passenger compartment interior (p. 576)

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Cargo area

The car has a flexible cargo area that makes it
possible to transport and secure large
objects.

By folding down the backrests in the rear seat,
the cargo area can become quite spacious.
Use the load retaining eyelets or bag holders
available for holding the load securely in place.
The parcel shelf can be removed easily to
make room for bulky loads.

The car's towing eye and puncture repair kit or
spare wheel

*

 are stored under the cargo area

floor.

Related information

•

Recommendations for loading (p. 582)

•

Bag hooks (p. 584)

•

Load retaining eyelets (p. 584)

•

Remove and store the parcel shelf
(p. 587)

Recommendations for loading

There are a number of things that are impor-
tant to bear in mind when loading the car.

Payload depends on the car's kerb weight. The
total of the weight of the passengers and all
accessories reduces the car's payload by a
corresponding weight.

WARNING

The car’s driving properties change

depending on the weight and positioning

of the load.

Loading in the cargo area

Good things to remember when loading:

•

Position the load firmly against the rear
seat's backrest.

•

Heavy objects should be placed as low as
possible. Avoid placing heavy loads on
lowered backrests.

•

Cover sharp edges with something soft to
avoid damaging the upholstery.

•

Secure all loads to the load retaining eye-
lets with straps or web lashings.

WARNING

A loose object weighing 20 kg (44 pounds)

can, in a frontal collision at a speed of

50 km/h (30 mph) carry the impact of an

item weighing 1000 kg (2200 pounds).

WARNING

Leave 10 cm (4 inches) space between the

load and the side windows if the car is loa-

ded to above the top edge of the door win-

dows. Otherwise, the intended protection

of the inflatable curtain, which is concealed

in the headlining, may be compromised.

WARNING

Always secure the load. During heavy brak-

ing the load may otherwise shift, causing

injury to the car's occupants.
Cover sharp edges and sharp corners with

something soft.
Switch off the engine and apply the park-

ing brake when loading/unloading long

items. Otherwise you may accidentally

knock the gear lever or gear selector with

the load into a drive position - and the car

could then move off.

Increasing the space in the cargo area

To expand the cargo area and simplify loading,
the rear seat's backrest can be lowered. Note
that objects must not prevent the function of
the WHIPS system for the front seats if any of
the rear seat's backrests is folded down.

A through-load hatch

*

 in the rear seat can be

folded down for carrying long and narrow
loads.

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Related information

•

Load retaining eyelets (p. 584)

•

Lowering the backrests in the rear seat
(p. 179)

•

Through-load hatch in the rear seat

*

(p. 585)

•

Roof load and loading on load carriers
(p. 583)

•

Weights (p. 653)

Roof load and loading on load

carriers

For loading on the car's roof, the load carriers
that Volvo have developed are recommended.

This is in order to avoid damage to the car and
in order to achieve the maximum possible
safety during a journey. Volvo's load carriers
are available for purchase at authorised Volvo
retailers.

Carefully follow the installation instructions
supplied with the carriers.

•

Distribute the load evenly over the load
carriers. Put the heaviest objects at the
bottom.

•

Check periodically that the load carriers
and load are properly secured. Lash the
load securely with retaining straps.

•

If the load is longer than the car at the
front, e.g. a canoe or kayak, fit the towing
eye to its front socket and attach the bun-
gee to this.

•

The size of the area exposed to the wind,
and therefore fuel consumption, increase
with the size of the load.

•

Drive gently. Avoid quick acceleration,
heavy braking and hard cornering.

WARNING

The car's centre of gravity and driving cha-

racteristics are altered by roof loads.
Follow the car's specifications with regard

to weights and maximum permitted load.

Related information

•

Recommendations for loading (p. 582)

•

Weights (p. 653)

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Bag hooks

Bag hooks keep carrier bags in place and pre-
vent them from overturning and spreading
their contents across the cargo area.

Along the sides

There is a bag hook in the side panel on each
side of the cargo area.

IMPORTANT

The bag hooks may be loaded with a maxi-
mum of 5 kg (11 lbs).

In glovebox

There is also an extensible hook in the glove-
box that can be used for hanging up a bag.

Related information

•

Recommendations for loading (p. 582)

•

Using the glovebox (p. 580)

•

Fitting and removing the safety net

*

(p. 585)

Load retaining eyelets

Use the load retaining eyelets to attach
straps in order to anchor items in the cargo
area.

WARNING

Hard, sharp and/or heavy objects which

protrude may cause injury under violent

braking.
Always secure large and heavy objects

with a seatbelt or cargo retaining straps.

Related information

•

Recommendations for loading (p. 582)

•

Weights (p. 653)

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Through-load hatch in the rear

seat

*

The hatch in the rear seat's backrest can be
opened to transport long narrow items, e.g.
skis.

1. In the cargo area, grip the hatch's handle

and fold down the hatch.

2. Fold forward the armrest in the rear seat.

3. Adjust the centre seat's head restraint

upwards so that the steel tubes do not
block the hatch opening.

If the private locking function is used then the
through-load hatch must be closed.

Related information

•

Recommendations for loading (p. 582)

•

Private locking (p. 267)

•

Load retaining eyelets (p. 584)

Folding up the cargo area floor

The cargo area floor can be secured in raised
position using the support arm.

1. Grip the handle to fold up the cargo area

floor.

2. Fold up the support arm and secure the

end in the socket on the underside of the
cargo area floor.

> The cargo area floor remains in raised

position.

Related information

•

Cargo area (p. 582)

Fitting and removing the safety

net

*

The safety net prevents loads from being
thrown forward in the passenger compart-
ment in the event of sudden braking.

The safety net is fitted into four mounting
points.

For reasons of safety, the safety net must
always be fastened and anchored as descri-
bed below.

The net is made of a strong nylon fabric and
can be secured two different locations in the
car:

•

Rear fitting - behind the rear seat.

•

Front fitting - behind the front seats.

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WARNING

Loads in the luggage compartment must

be anchored well, and also using a cor-

rectly fitted safety net.

Fitting the safety net

WARNING

It is necessary to ensure that the upper

securing points of the safety net are fitted

correctly and that the puller-straps are

hooked in properly.
Damaged safety nets must not be used.

NOTE

With forward mounting, the safety net is
most easily mounted via one of the rear
doors.

1. Unfold the safety net with the upper

attachment hooks facing up.

2. Hook one retaining hook of the net into the

front or rear roof mounting with the
anchoring strap locks turned towards you.

Remove any clothing hooks from the roof
bracket by turning it a quarter turn clock-
wise on the left-hand side and a quarter
turn anticlockwise on the right-hand side
respectively.

Applies to left-hand side.

3. Hook the net's second attachment hook

to the roof bracket on the opposite side.

Take care to press forward the net's
retaining hooks for each respective roof
mounting's front end position.

4.

Rear fitting.

For rear fitting:

With the net fitted in the rear roof mount-
ings, hook the safety net's puller-straps
into the front load retaining eyelets in the
cargo area.