Using a puncture repair kit

Seal a puncture with the emergency puncture repair kit, Temporary Mobility Kit (TMK).

Overview

P6-1746-XC40-TMK overview
  1. P5-Icon red circle 1Label, maximum permitted speed
  2. P5-Icon red circle 2Switch
  3. P5-Icon red circle 3Electrical cable
  4. P5-Icon red circle 4Bottle bracket
  5. P5-Icon red circle 5Pressure reducing valve
  6. P5-Icon red circle 6Pressure gauge
  7. P5-Icon red circle 7Decal, warning for wheel cover
  8. P5-Icon red circle 8Sealing fluid bottle
  9. P5-Icon red circle 9Bottle opening
  10. P5-Icon red circle 10Connection for bottle
  11. P5-Icon red circle 11Air hose
  12. P5-Icon red circle 12Connection valve

Connecting

P6-1746-XC40-TMK installation

 Warning

Please keep the following points in mind when using the tyre sealing system:
  • The sealing fluid bottle 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:
  • Store out of the reach of children.
  • Harmful if ingested.
  • Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with the skin. If sealing fluid has come into contact with your clothes, remove them.
  • Wash thoroughly after handling.
First aid:
  • Skin: Wash affected areas of 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 when the puncture repair kit is being used.
  • Do not remove the air hose when the puncture repair kit is being used.

Set up the warning triangle and activate the hazard warning lights if a tyre is being sealed in a trafficked location.

If the puncture was caused by a nail or similar, allow this to remain in the tyre. It helps to seal the hole.

Detach the decal for maximum permitted speed that is affixed on one side of the compressor. Affix it visibly on the windscreen as a reminder to observe the speed limit. You should not drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph) after the emergency tyre repair kit has been used.

In addition, remove the warning decal and attach it firmly to the side of the wheel so that it doesn't fall off.

Check that the switch is in position 0 (Off), and locate the electrical cable and the air hose.

Fit the sealing fluid bottle in the compressor so that the red arrows on the compressor and bottle meet, and then turn clockwise until it clicks.

The bottle is equipped with a non-return valve which means that the fluid does not come out unless it is fitted in the compressor.

Attach the air hose to the bottle's opening and turn clockwise until it clicks.

Unscrew the tyre's dust cap and screw in the air hose's valve connection to the bottom of the thread on the tyre's air valve.

Connect the electrical cable to the closest 12 V socket and start the car.

 Note

Make sure that none of the other 12 V sockets is in use when the compressor is operating.

 Warning

Do not leave children in the car without supervision when the engine is running.

 Warning

Inhaling car exhaust fumes could result in danger to life. Never leave the engine running in sealed areas or areas that lack sufficient ventilation.
Start the compressor by flicking the switch to position I (On).

 Warning

Never stand next to the tyre when the compressor is running. If cracks or unevenness arise then the compressor must be switched off immediately. The journey should not be continued. Call roadside assistance for recovery to a tyre centre. Volvo recommends an authorised tyre centre.

 Note

When the compressor starts, the pressure can increase up to 6 bar (88 psi) but the pressure drops after approximately 30 seconds.
Inflate the tyre for 7 minutes.

 Important

The compressor must not be operated for longer than 10 minutes - risk of overheating.

Switch off the compressor to check the pressure on the pressure gauge. Minimum pressure is 1.8 bar (22 psi) and maximum is 2.5 bar (36 psi). Release air using the pressure reducing valve if the tyre pressure is too high.

To access the pressure reducing valve, the sealing fluid bottle must first be removed. Remove the bottle in the following order:
  1. Remove the air hose from the tyre valve.
  2. Remove the air hose from the bottle.
  3. Remove the bottle from the compressor.
  4. Refit the air hose directly in the compressor.
  5. Refit the air hose to the tyre valve.
  6. Release air using the pressure reducing valve.

 Warning

If the pressure is below 1.8 bar (22 psi) then the hole in the tyre is too big. The journey should not be continued. Call roadside assistance for recovery to a tyre centre. Volvo recommends an authorised tyre centre.
Switch off the compressor and detach the electrical cable.
Unscrew the air hose from the tyre valve and refit the dust cap on the tyre.

 Note

  • After a tyre has been inflated, always refit the dust cap in order to avoid damage to the valve from gravel, dirt, etc.
  • Only use plastic dust caps. Metal dust caps can rust and become difficult to unscrew.

Clean the air hose before putting it away and be careful that there is no leakage of sealing fluid.

As soon as possible, drive at least 3 km (2 miles) at a maximum speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) so that the sealing fluid can seal the tyre, and then perform a follow-up check.

 Warning

Sealant will spurt out of the puncture during the first few rotations of the tyre. Make sure that nobody is standing near the car and gets the sealing fluid splashed onto them when the car is driven away. The distance should be at least 2 metres (7 feet).

Follow-up inspection

Connect the air hose on the tyre valve and screw in the valve connection to the bottom of the tyre valve's thread. The compressor must be switched off.

Read the tyre pressure on the pressure gauge.

  • If it is below 1.3 bar (19 psi) then the tyre is insufficiently sealed. The journey should not be continued. Call roadside assistance for recovery.
  • If the tyre pressure is higher than 1.3 bar (19 psi), the tyre must be inflated to the pressure specified in accordance with the tyre pressure label on the driver's side door pillar (1 bar = 100 kPa = 14.5 psi). Release air using the pressure reducing valve if the tyre pressure is too high.

 Warning

Check the tyre pressure regularly.

Volvo recommends that the car is driven to the nearest authorised Volvo workshop for the replacement/repair of the damaged tyre. Advise the workshop that the tyre contains sealing fluid.

The sealing fluid bottle and hose must be replaced after use. Volvo recommends that these replacements be performed by an authorised Volvo workshop.

 Warning

Maximum mileage with tyres containing sealing fluid is 200 km (120 miles).

 Note

The compressor is an electrical device. Follow local regulations related to waste management.

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