Note
- The vehicle should never be driven faster than 50 mph (80 km/h) when the spare tire is being used.
- The spare tire is only intended for temporary use. Replace it with a normal wheel as soon as possible.
- The vehicle's handling may be altered by the use of the spare tire and ground clearance will be reduced. Do not wash the vehicle in an automatic car wash if the Temporary Spare is being used.
- Recommended tire pressure (see the placard on the B-pillar) should be maintained irrespective of which position on the vehicle the temporary spare tire is used on.
- In the event of damage to this tire, a new one can be purchased from your Volvo retailer.
Warning
Current legislation prohibits the use of the "Temporary Spare" tire other than as a temporary replacement for a punctured tire. It must be replaced as soon as possible by a standard tire. Road holding and handling may be affected with the "Temporary Spare" in use. Do not exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
Important
The vehicle must not be driven with wheels of different dimensions or with a spare tire other than the one that came with the vehicle. The use of different size wheels can seriously damage your car's transmission.
Important
The vehicle must never be driven with more than one temporary spare wheel.
The spare tire is located under the floor of the cargo compartment. A retaining bolt holds the spare tire and foam block containing tools in place.
Accessing the spare tire
Lift the rear edge of the trunk's floor.
Unscrew the retaining bolt.
Lift out the foam block holding the tools.
Lift out the spare tire.
Stowing a flat tire
Take out the package containing a wheel bag from the foam block and put the wheel in the bag.
Return the tools to the foam block and put the foam block bag in the vehicle.
Tighten the foam block's retaining bolt and lower the floor of the trunk.
Place the bag containing the wheel in the trunk.