Using the tire sealing system

Sealing a tire using the tire sealing system, the Temporary Mobility Kit (TMK).

Overview

P6-1746-XC40-TMK overview
  1. P5-Icon red circle 1Speed limit sticker
  2. P5-Icon red circle 2Switch
  3. P5-Icon red circle 3Electrical cable
  4. P5-Icon red circle 4Bottle holder
  5. P5-Icon red circle 5Air release valve
  6. P5-Icon red circle 6Air pressure gauge
  7. P5-Icon red circle 7Decal, wheel-side warning
  8. P5-Icon red circle 8Sealing compound bottle
  9. P5-Icon red circle 9Bottle opening
  10. P5-Icon red circle 10Connection for bottle
  11. P5-Icon red circle 11Hose
  12. P5-Icon red circle 12Connection valve

Connecting

P6-1746-XC40-TMK installation

 Warning

Please keep the following points in mind when using the tire sealing system:
  • The sealing compound bottle (no. 8 in the illustration) contains 1) rubber latex, natural and 2) ethanediol. These substances are harmful if swallowed.
  • The contents of this bottle may cause allergic skin reactions or otherwise be potentially harmful to the respiratory tract, the skin, the central nervous system, and the eyes.
Precautions:
  • Keep out of reach of children.
  • Do not ingest the contents.
  • Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with the skin. Remove any clothing that has come into contact with sealant.
  • Wash thoroughly after handling.
First aid:
  • Skin: Wash affected areas of the skin with soap and water. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.
  • Eyes: Flush with plenty of water for least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.
  • Inhalation: Move the exposed person to fresh air. If irritation persists, get medical attention.
  • Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Get medical attention.
  • Disposal: Dispose of this material and its container at a hazardous or special waste collection point.

 Warning

  • Do not remove the bottle while the tire sealing system is being used.
  • Do not remove the hose while the tire sealing system is being used.

Turn on the vehicle's hazard warning flashers if the tire sealing system is to be used in an area with traffic.

If the puncture was caused by a nail or similar object, do not remove it. It will help seal the hole.

Peel off the speed limit sticker from the side of the compressor. Affix the decal to a clearly visible location on the windshield to remind the driver not to exceed this speed limit. Do not drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph) while using a tire that has been temporarily repaired with the tire sealing system.

Also peel off the warning decal and affix it securely to the side of the wheel.

Make sure the switch is in the 0 (Off) position and take out the electric cable and the hose.

Attach the sealing compound bottle to the compressor, making sure that the red arrows on the compressor and bottle are aligned, and then turn clockwise until it clicks into place.

The bottle is equipped with a check valve that prevents fluid leakage when the bottle is not connected to the compressor.

Attach the hose in the bottle opening and turn clockwise until it clicks into place.

Unscrew the tire's valve cap and screw the hose's valve connector as far as possible onto the valve.

Connect the electrical cable to the nearest 12 V outlet and start the vehicle.

 Note

Make sure that none of the vehicle's other 12 V sockets are used while the compressor is running.

 Warning

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle while the engine is running.

 Warning

Inhaling exhaust fumes could lead to serious injury. Never leave the engine running in an enclosed space or a space without sufficient ventilation.
Start the compressor by moving the switch to the I (On) position.

 Warning

Never stand next to a tire being inflated with the compressor. If cracks, bulges, etc. form on the tire, switch off the compressor immediately. The vehicle should not be driven. Call roadside assistance to have the vehicle towed to a workshop for inspection/replacement of the tire. Volvo recommends an authorized workshop.

 Note

When the compressor first starts, air pressure may temporarily increase up to 6 bar (88 psi) but should decrease again after approximately 30 seconds.
Inflate the tire for 7 minutes.

 Important

To help avoid overheating, the compressor should never be used for more than 10 minutes at a time.

Switch off the compressor and check the inflation pressure using the air pressure gauge. The inflation pressure should be between 1.8 bar (22 psi) and 2.5 bar (36 psi). If the inflation pressure is too high, use the air release valve to release air.

The sealing compound bottle must be removed in order to access the air release valve. Remove the bottle in the following order:
  1. Remove the hose from the tire's valve.
  2. Remove the hose from the bottle.
  3. Remove the bottle from the compressor.
  4. Reconnect the hose directly to the compressor.
  5. Screw the hose back on to the tire's valve.
  6. Release air using the air release valve.

 Warning

If pressure falls below 1.8 bar (22 psi), the hole in the tire may be too large. The vehicle should not be driven. Call roadside assistance to have the vehicle towed to a workshop for inspection/replacement of the tire. Volvo recommends an authorized workshop.
Switch off the compressor and remove the electrical cable.
Unscrew the hose from the tire's valve and screw the valve cap back on.

 Note

  • After inflating a tire, always replace the valve cap to help prevent valve damage caused by gravel, dirt, etc.
  • Use plastic valve caps only. Metal caps could corrode and become difficult to remove.

Clean the hose before stowing it and make sure that no sealing compound is leaking out.

Immediately drive the vehicle at least 3 km (2 miles) at a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) to allow the sealing compound to seal the tire, and then recheck the inflation pressure.

 Warning

During the tire's first revolution, some sealing compound may spray out of the puncture hole. Before driving away, make sure that no one is near the vehicle who could be sprayed with sealing compound. Make sure no one is within 2 meters(7 feet) of the vehicle.

Rechecking the inflation pressure

Connect the hose to the tire's valve and screw the hose connector onto the valve as far as possible. The compressor must be switched off.

Check the inflation pressure on the air pressure gauge.

  • If the pressure is under 1.3 bar (19 psi), the tire is not sufficiently sealed. The vehicle should not be driven. Call roadside assistance to have the vehicle towed.
  • If the inflation pressure is higher than 1.3 bar (19 psi), the tire must be inflated to the inflation pressure specified on the tire pressure decal on the driver's side door pillar (1 bar = 100 kPa = 14.5 psi). If the inflation pressure is too high, use the air release valve to release air.

 Warning

Check inflation pressure regularly.

Volvo recommends driving to the nearest authorized Volvo workshop to have the tire replaced/repaired. Inform the workshop that the tire contains sealing compound.

The sealing compound bottle and the hose must be replaced after use. Volvo recommends contacting an authorized Volvo workshop for replacement.

 Warning

After using the tire sealing system, the vehicle should not be driven farther than approximately 200 km (120 miles).

 Note

The compressor is an electric device. Follow local regulations for disposal.

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