Tire Inflation - General Information - Volvo S80 Owner's Manual

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Tire inflation – general information
Check tire inflation pressure regularly.
Inflation placard
Tire inflation placard
Tire inflation
See the tire inflation decal on the driver's
door opening. This decal indicates the desig-
nation of the factory-mounted tires on your
vehicle, as well as load limits and inflation
pressure.
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NOTE
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The placards shown indicate inflation
pressure for the tires installed on the
vehicle at the factory only.
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A certain amount of air seepage from
the tires occurs naturally and tire pres-
sure fluctuates with seasonal changes
in temperature. Always check tire
pressure regularly.
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Use a tire gauge to check the tire inflation
pressure, including the spare, at least
once a month and before long trips. You
are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire
pressure gauge, as automatic service sta-
tion gauges may be inaccurate.
•
Use the recommended cold inflation
pressure for optimum tire performance
and wear.
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Under-inflation or over-inflation may
cause uneven treadwear patterns.
WARNING
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Under-inflation is the most common
cause of tire failure and may result in
severe tire cracking, tread separation,
or "blow-out," with unexpected loss of
vehicle control and increased risk of
injury.
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Under-inflated tires reduce the load
carrying capacity of your vehicle.
When weather temperature changes occur,
tire inflation pressures also change. A 10-
degree temperature drop causes a corres-
ponding drop of 1 psi (7 kPa) in inflation pres-
sure. Check your tire pressures frequently
and adjust them to the proper pressure,
which can be found on the vehicle's tire infor-
mation placard or certification label.
Related information
•
Tire specifications (p. 284)
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Tires – storage and age (p. 275)
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Tires – tread wear indicator (p. 276)