Checking tire inflation pressure

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) makes it possible to view the current inflation pressure status of all four tires.

Checking inflation pressure

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Open the Car status app in the center display's Application view. Tap Status to see the current inflation pressure status of all four tires.

The on-screen graphic displays the inflation pressure status.

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Status view. The illustration is generic and may vary from model to model or after a software update

Color indications:

Green: tire pressure is above the threshold for a low inflation pressure warning.

Yellow: low tire pressure.

  • One yellow wheel: the tire indicated is under-inflated.
  • All wheels yellow: two or more tires are under-inflated.

Stop safely and check/reinflate the tire(s) as soon as possible. Calibrate TPMS after reinflating the tire(s).

All wheels gray:

  • Calibration is underway
  • Inflation pressure status is not known

It might be necessary to drive at a speed of at least 20 mph (30 km/h) for several minutes for the system to become operational.

All wheels gray combined with the message Tire pressure system Temporarily unavailable and the TPMS symbol in the instrument panel (Symbol TPMS USA – text) remains illuminated after flashing for 1 minute: the system is temporarily unavailable. It should become operational again shortly.

All wheels gray combined with the message Tire pressure system Service required and the TPMS symbol in the instrument panel (Symbol TPMS USA – text) remains illuminated after flashing for 1 minute: the system is not functioning correctly. Have it checked by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.