Volvo 2006 XC70, Owner'S Manual

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121
Wheels and tires
After driving a distance of approximately 1
mile (1.6 km), the tires are considered to be
hot. If you have to drive farther than this
distance to pump your tire(s), check and
record the tire pressure first and add the
appropriate air pressure when you get to the
pump.
If checking tire pressure when the tire is hot,
never “bleed” or reduce air pressure. The tires
are hot from driving and it is normal for
pressures to increase above recommended
cold pressures. A hot tire at or below
recommended cold inflation pressure could be
significantly underinflated.
To check inflation pressure:
1. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire,
then firmly press the tire gauge onto the
valve.
2. Add air to reach the recommended air
pressure
3. Replace the valve cap.
4. Repeat this procedure for each tire,
including the spare.
5. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there
are no nails or other objects embedded that
could puncture the tire and cause an air
leak.
6. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are
no gouges, cuts, bulges or other irregulari-
ties.
NOTE:
•
If you overfill the tire, release air by
pushing on the metal stem in the center of
the valve. Then recheck the pressure with
your tire gauge.
•
Some spare tires require higher inflation
pressure than the other tires. Consult the tire
inflation table on page 122 or see the
inflation pressure placard.