Inflating Tyres - Volvo C70 Owner's Manual

Emergency puncture repair

Inflating tyres

Set up the warning triangle if a tyre must be
inflated in an area close to traffic. The
compressor must not operate for longer than
10 minutes. Objects with a volume up to
50 litres can be inflated with the compressor.
– Ensure that the orange switch (2) is in
position 0 and take out the lead (5) and
air hose (4) from the side
compartment (3).
– Screw the air hose's valve connection to
the bottom of the thread on the tyre's air
valve.
– Connect the lead (5) to one of the car's
12 V sockets.
– Start the engine. The car must be in a
well-ventilated place.
– Start the compressor by flicking the
switch (2) to position I.
– Pump up the tyre to the pressure
specified on the tyre pressure label.
– Turn off the compressor, the switch (2)
should be in position 0. Detach the air
hose and unplug the lead. Replace the
valve's dust cap.
– Put the lead (5) and air hose (4) into the
side compartment (3).
– Replace the used puncture repair kit
under the floor in the cargo area.
Wheels and tyres
WARNING!
Inhaling car exhaust fumes can result in
danger to life. Never leave the engine
running in sealed areas or areas that lack
sufficient ventilation.
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