Sealing punctured tyres, 07 wheels and tyres – Volvo C70 User Manual

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07 Wheels and tyres

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Emergency puncture repair

07

Sealing punctured tyres

Set up the warning triangle if emergency tyre
repairs must be carried out in an area where
there is other traffic.

– Remove the decal (1) regarding the high-

est permitted speed from the emergency
puncture repair kit and stick it on the
steering wheel where it can be clearly
seen by the driver.

– Ensure that the orange switch (2) is in

position 0 and take out the lead (5) and air
hose (4) from the side compartment (3).

– Screw the air hose’s valve connection to

the bottom of the thread on the tyre’s air
valve.

– Connect the lead (5) to one of the car’s

12 V sockets.

– Release the safety catch (6) and turn the

orange-coloured part (7) 90 degrees to the
vertical position, until a click is heard.

– Start the engine. The car must be in a well-

ventilated place.

– Start the compressor by flicking the

switch (2) to position I. There will be a
temporary pressure increase of max. 4 bar
while the sealing fluid is pumped in. After
approx. one minute, the pressure will drop
and the gauge will indicate the correct tyre
pressure.

– Pump the tyre to a pressure of between

1.8 bar and 3.5 bar. If the pressure does
not reach 1.8 bar after ten minutes of
pumping, then the compressor must be
switched off so that it does not overheat.

WARNING

Inhaling car exhaust fumes can result in
danger to life. Never leave the engine run-
ning in enclosed areas or areas that lack
sufficient ventilation.

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