07 Wheels and tires
Tire inflation
07
171
Checking tire pressure
Cold tires
Inflation pressure should be checked when the
tires are cold.
The tires are considered to be cold when
they have the same temperature as the sur-
rounding (ambient) air.
This temperature is normally reached after the
car has been parked for at least 3 hours.
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 pres-
sure 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 pres-
sures to increase above recommended cold
pressures. A hot tire at or below recommended
cold inflation pressure could be significantly
under-inflated.
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, includ-
ing 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 irregular-
ities.
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 tables, see page 172,
or see the inflation pressure placard.
Load ratings
The load ratings in the tables above translate
as follows:
91 = 1365 lbs (615 kg), 93 = 1433 lbs (650 kg),
99 = 1709 lbs (755 kg)
Speed ratings
The speed ratings in the tables translate as fol-
lows:
M = 81 mph (130 km/h), V= 149 mph (240 km/
h), W= 168 mph (270 km/h)
See also page 174 for an explanation of the
designations on the sidewall of the tire.
Summary of Contents for 2009 C70
Page 1: ...VOLVO C70 Owner s manual...
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Page 8: ...Contents 8 12 12 Index Index 269...
Page 9: ...Contents 9...
Page 15: ...01 SAFETY...
Page 45: ...02 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS...
Page 46: ...02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 02 46...
Page 80: ...80 General information 82 Air vents 84 Electronic Climate Control 85 Air distribution 88...
Page 81: ...03 CLIMATE...
Page 89: ...03 Climate 03 89...
Page 91: ...04 INTERIOR...
Page 104: ...04 Interior Storage compartments 04 104...
Page 113: ...05 LOCKS AND ALARM...
Page 131: ...06 STARTING AND DRIVING...
Page 167: ...07 WHEELS AND TIRES...
Page 193: ...07 Wheels and tires 07 193...
Page 194: ...194 Washing and cleaning the car 196 Paint touch up 200...
Page 195: ...08 CAR CARE...
Page 201: ...08 Car care 08 201...
Page 203: ...09 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING...
Page 231: ...09 Maintenance and servicing 09 231...
Page 233: ...10 AUDIO...
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Page 256: ...11 Specifications Label information 11 256...
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