Removing A Wheel - Volvo XC90 TWIN ENGINE Owner's Manual

WHEELS AND TIRES

Removing a wheel

Wheel changes must always be carried out
correctly. The following instructions show
how to remove a wheel and what is impor-
tant to keep in mind.
CAUTION
When not in use, the jack* should be
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kept in its storage compartment under
the cargo compartment floor.
The jack provided with your vehicle is
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intended to be used only in temporary
situations such as changing wheels in
the event of a flat tire. Only the jack
that came with your particular model
should be used to lift the vehicle. If the
vehicle needs to be lifted more fre-
quently or for a prolonged period, using
a garage jack or hoist is recommended.
Always follow this device's instructions
for use.
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WARNING
Apply the parking brake and put the
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gear selector in the Park (P) position.
Block the wheels standing on the
•
ground, use rigid wooden blocks or
large stones.
Check that the jack is not damaged,
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the threads are properly lubricated and
it is free from dirt.
Be sure the jack is on a firm, level, non-
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slippery surface and that it is upright
and not leaning.
The jack must correctly engage in the
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jack attachment.
No objects should be placed between
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the base of the jack and the ground, or
between the jack and the attachment
bar on the vehicle.
Never let anyone remain in the vehicle
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when it is raised on a jack.
If a tire must be changed near passing
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traffic, make sure all passengers move
to a safe location.
Use a jack intended for the vehicle
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when changing a tire. For any other
job, use stands to support the vehicle.
Never crawl under or allow any part of
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your body to be extended under a vehi-
cle supported by a jack.
1. Turn on the vehicle's hazard warning
flashers if a wheel change must be per-
formed in an area with traffic.
2. Apply the parking brake and put the gear
selector in P, or first gear if the vehicle has
a manual transmission.
For vehicles with Leveling Control
vehicle is equipped with pneumatic sus-
pension, this must be switched off before
the vehicle is lifted with the jack*.
3. Take out the jack*, lug wrench* and tool for
removing the plastic covers, which are
stowed in the foam block.
Tool for removing the plastic covers on the wheel
bolts.
4. Place chocks in front of and behind the
wheels that are still on the ground. For
example, use heavy wooden blocks or
large stones.
* Option/accessory.
*: If the