WHEELS AND TYRES
* Option/accessory.
504
Wheel bolts
Wheel bolts are used to attach the wheels to the
hubs.
IMPORTANT
The wheel bolts must be tightened to 140
Nm. Overtightening or loose tightening may
damage the nuts and the bolts.
Only use rims that are tested and approved by
Volvo and which are Volvo genuine accessories.
Check the tightening torque of the wheel bolts
with a torque wrench.
Do not use lubricant on the threads of the wheel
bolts.
Locking wheel bolts*
In the foam block under the cargo area floor
there is space for the sleeve for the lockable
wheel bolts.
Related information
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When changing wheels (p. 501)
Spare wheel*
The spare wheel, the Temporary spare type, can
be used to temporarily replace a punctured nor-
mal wheel.
The illustration is schematic - the shape of the foam
block may vary depending on car model.
The spare wheel is located in the spare wheel
well with the outside down. The same bolt runs
through to secure the spare wheel and the foam
block. The foam block contains all tools for
changing a wheel, see the section "Tool kit".
The car's handling may be altered by the use of
the spare wheel. The spare wheel must be
replaced by a normal wheel as soon as possible.
The spare wheel is smaller than the regular
wheel, which will affect the car's ground clear-
ance. Pay attention to high kerbs and do not
machine wash the car.
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Follow the manufacturer's recommended tyre
pressure for the spare wheel.
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On all-wheel drive cars the drive on the rear
axle can be disconnected.
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If the spare wheel is fitted on the front axle, it
is not possible to use snow chains at the
same time.
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The spare wheel must not be repaired.
IMPORTANT
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Never drive faster than 80 km/h
(50 mph) with a spare wheel on the car.
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The car must never be driven fitted with
more than one "Temporary Spare" wheel.
Taking out the spare wheel
1. Fold up the cargo area floor, from the rear
and forwards.
2. Undo the retaining screw.
3. Lift out the foam block with its tools.
4. Lift out the spare wheel.
Storing the punctured tyre
1. Put the tools back in the foam block and lift
the foam block back into the car.
2. Screw in the foam block using the mounting
screws and then fold down the cargo area
floor.
3. Place the punctured tyre in the cargo area.
