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09 Wheels and tyres
09
Emergency puncture repair -
rechecking
Emergency puncture repair, where the emer-
gency puncture repair kit (TMK - Temporary
Mobility Kit) is used to seal a puncture and
check and adjust the tyre pressure (p. 423).
Check tyre pressure
1. Reconnect the equipment.
2. Read the tyre pressure on the pressure
gauge.
•
If it is below 1.3 bar
insufficiently sealed. The journey
should not be continued. Contact a
tyre centre.
•
If the tyre pressure is higher than 1.3
30
bar
, the tyre must be inflated to the
pressure specified in accordance with
the tyre pressure table, see Tyres -
approved tyre pressures (p. 423).
Release air using the pressure reduc-
ing valve if the tyre pressure is too
high.
1 bar = 100 kPa.
30
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WARNING
Do not unscrew the bottle, it is equipped
with a reverse catch to prevent leakage.
3. Make sure the compressor is switched
off. Detach the air hose and cable.
Fit the valve cap.
NOTE
•
After a tyre has been inflated, always
30
refit the dust cap in order to avoid
then the tyre is
damage to the valve from gravel, dirt,
etc.
•
Only use plastic dust caps. Metal dust
caps can rust and become difficult to
unscrew.
NOTE
The sealing fluid bottle and the hose must
be replaced after use. Volvo recommends
that this replacement is performed by an
authorised Volvo workshop.
WARNING
Check the tyre pressure regularly.
Volvo recommends that you drive to the near-
est authorised Volvo workshop for the
replacement/repair of the damaged tyre.
Advise the workshop that the tyre contains
sealing fluid.
WARNING
You should not drive faster than 80 km/h
after the emergency tyre repair kit has
been used. Volvo recommends that you
visit an authorised Volvo workshop for
inspection of the sealed tyre (maximum
driving distance is 200 km). The staff there
can determine whether or not the tyre can
be repaired or if it needs to be replaced.
Related information
•
Emergency puncture repair (p. 342)
•
Emergency puncture repair - operation
(p. 344)
•
Emergency puncture repair kit - overview
(p. 343)
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