Volvo S60 - Manual (Page 284)

07 Wheels and tires
Tire Sealing System
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Introduction
The vehicle is equipped with a tire sealing sys-
tem that enables you to temporarily seal a hole
in the tread surface and re-inflate a flat tire, or
to adjust a tire’s inflation pressure.
The system consists of an air compressor, a
container for the sealing compound, wiring to
connect the system to the vehicle’s electrical
system via one of the 12-volt sockets, and a
hose used to connect the system to the tire’s
inflation valve.
The 12-volt sockets are located in the front
tunnel console and on the rear side of the cen-
ter console in the rear seat, see page 201.
Accessing the tire sealing system
The tire sealing system is stowed under the
floor of the trunk. To access it:
1. Lift the floor hatch in the cargo area.
2. Lift out the tire sealing system.
NOTE
• The tire sealing system is only intended
to seal holes on the tire’s tread area, not
the sidewall.
• Tires with large holes or tears cannot be
repaired with the tire sealing system.
• After use, stow the tire sealing system
properly to help prevent rattling.
WARNING
• After using the tire sealing system, the
vehicle should not be driven farther than
approximately 120 miles (200 km).
• Have the tire inspected by a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician as
soon as possible to determine if it can
be permanently repaired or must be
replaced.
• The vehicle should not be driven faster
than 50 mph (80 km/h) while using a tire
that has been temporarily repaired with
the tire sealing system.
• After using the tire sealing system, drive
carefully and avoid abrupt steering
maneuvers and sudden stops.