2022 XC90 Volvo Changing Wheels Owners Manual

Wheel changes must always be performed correctly. Instructions on how a wheel is removed and mounted and what is important to remember are provided below. Check that the tyre dimension is approved for use on the car.

Warning

If a wheel must be changed in a trafficked environment, passengers must stand in a safe place.
Use a jack designed for the car when changing tyres. Use supports to secure the car for all other work.
Never crawl under the car or reach under with a part of your body when it is raised on a jack.
Passengers must leave the car when it is raised on the jack.

Important

The jack included with the car is only designed for occasional, short-term use, such as when changing a wheel after a puncture. Only the jack belonging to the specific model is to be used to jack up the car. If the car is to be jacked up more often, or for a longer time than is required just to change a wheel, the use of a garage jack is recommended. In this instance, follow the instructions for use that come with the equipment. When the jack is not in use it must be stored in its storage space under the cargo area floor. The jack needs to be cranked together to the correct position in order to have space.

Removing a wheel

Read through all instructions before beginning.
Take out the tools needed before jacking up the car.
Activate the hazard warning flashers and set out a warning triangle if a wheel shall be changed in a trafficked location.
Make sure that the parking brake is activated and engage gear position P.
Chock in front of and behind the wheels that remain on the ground. Use, for example, heavy wooden blocks or large stones.
Screw together the towing eye with the wheel wrench to the stop position.

Remove the plastic caps from the wheel bolts with the intended tool.
With the car still on the ground, use the wheel bolt wrench/towing eye to undo the wheel bolts ½-1 turn by pressing downwards (anticlockwise). Always start with the lockable wheel bolts.
Follow the instructions for how to safely raise the car with the jack.
Raise the car high enough to allow the wheel to be removed to move freely. Remove the wheel bolts and lift off the wheel.

Mounting a wheel

Clean the surfaces between the wheel and the hub.
Put on the wheel. Ensure that the correct dimension is fitted in the correct position for cars with different front and rear tyres or wheel dimensions.
Tighten the wheel bolts thoroughly.
Do not use lubricant on the threads of the wheel bolts.
Lower the car so that the wheels cannot rotate.
Tighten the wheel bolts crosswise.
It is important that the wheel bolts are tightened properly.
Tighten to 140 Nm (103 foot-pounds).
Check the tightening torque with a torque wrench.

Refit the plastic caps over the wheel bolts.
Check the tyre pressure and save the new tyre pressure in the system for tyre pressure monitoring.

Warning

The wheel bolts may need to be re-tightened several days after the wheel change. Temperature differences and vibration may mean that they are not attached equally as tightly.

Note

After a tyre has been inflated, always refit the dust cap in order to avoid damage to the valve from gravel, dirt, etc.
Only use plastic dust caps. Metal dust caps can rust and become difficult to unscrew.

Jack

The jack can be used to raise the car, for example, to change to a wheel.

ImportantThe jack included with the car is only designed for occasional, short-term use, such as when changing a wheel after a puncture. Only the jack belonging to the specific model is to be used to jack up the car. If the car is to be jacked up more often, or for a longer time than is required just to change a wheel, the use of a garage jack is recommended. In this instance, follow the instructions for use that come with the equipment. When the jack is not in use it must be stored in its storage space under the cargo area floor. The jack needs to be cranked together to the correct position in order to have space.

NoteThis applies to cars with level control: If the car is equipped with air suspension, this must be disabled before the car is raised.

Wheel bolts

Wheel bolts are used to attach the wheels to the hubs.
Only use rims that are tested and approved by Volvo and which are Volvo genuine accessories.
Check the tightening torque of the wheel bolts with a torque wrench.
Do not use lubricant on the threads of the wheel bolts.

WarningThe wheel bolts may need to be re-tightened several days after the wheel change.
Temperature differences and vibration may mean that they are not attached equally as tightly.

ImportantThe wheel bolts must be tightened to 140 Nm. (103 foot-pounds). Overtightening or loose tightening may damage the nuts and the bolts.

Lockable wheel bolt kit

To loosen or tighten the lockable wheel bolts – turn the wrench in the lock bolt until it fully engages in the code grooves. Always start with the lockable wheel bolts if the wheel shall be removed. When fitting the wheel, finish with the lock screw.

ImportantRemember not to use bending force when you loosen/tighten the wheel bolts. This could damage the code groove in the lock bolt and the wheel wrench and so make it impossible to fit/remove the wheel. When the wheel wrench is not in use it must be stored in its place in the foam block under the cargo area floor. It is important to remember this if the car is due to visit a workshop in order to have the tool available. If you lose the wrench, contact your Volvo dealer.

Spare wheel

The spare wheel, the Temporary Spare type, can be used to temporarily replace a punctured normal wheel.
The spare wheel is only designed for temporary use. Replace it with a normal wheel as soon as possible.
The car’s driving characteristics can be changed when the spare wheel is used and the ground clearance is reduced.
Do not wash the car in an automatic car wash if the Temporary Spare is being used.
Recommended tyre pressure must be maintained regardless of the position of the temporary spare wheel on the car.
If the spare wheel is damaged, a new one can be purchased from a Volvo dealer.

Warning

Never drive faster than 80 km/h (50 mph) with a spare wheel fitted on the car.
The car must never be driven fitted with more than one “Temporary Spare” wheel.
The car may have different driving characteristics while driving with the spare wheel. The spare wheel must be replaced with a normal wheel as soon as possible.
The spare wheel is smaller than the normal wheel, which affects the car’s ground clearance. Look out for high kerbs and do not machine-wash the car.
Follow the manufacturer’s recommended tyre pressure for the spare wheel.
On all-wheel drive cars, the drive on the rear axle can be disengaged.
If the spare wheel is fitted to the front axle then it is not possible to use snow chains at the same time.
The spare wheel must not be repaired.

ImportantThe car must not be driven with tyres of different dimensions or with a spare tyre other than the one the car is approved for. Using tyres of different dimensions can cause serious damage to the car’s transmission due to the different rolling circumferences. Cars designed for different front and rear tyres or wheel dimensions must have the same type and make of tyres on the front and rear axles.

Handling the spare wheel

Follow these instructions for handling the spare wheel.

Taking out the spare wheel

The illustration is generic and the appearance may differ.
The spare wheel is located under the cargo area floor in the spare wheel well with the outside upwards.
The spare wheel is secured with the same bolt that attaches to the body.
The foam block contains all the tools for changing a wheel.
Fold up the cargo area floor.
Undo the retaining screw.
Lift out the spare wheel.

Storing the punctured tyre

Screw back the mounting screw that held the spare wheel in place.

ImportantDo not attempt to unscrew the lower part of the mounting screw if it is secured in the body. There is a risk it may break. If the lower attachment of the mounting screw does loosen from the body underneath the spare wheel, refit it in the hole and turn clockwise to reattach it.

WarningFor cars with 48V batteries, the screw is attached to the battery box instead of the body. If the lower part of the mounting screw remains fitted when the spare wheel has been removed, it should be removed to avoid the risk of crushing when the damaged tyre is put back in place. Put the tools back in their right place in the foam block. Then fold down the cargo area floor and place the punctured tyre in the cargo area.

Snow chains

The use of snow chains and/or winter tyres can help to improve traction in winter conditions.
Volvo recommends that snow chains are not used on wheel dimensions greater than 19 inches

Warning

Use Volvo genuine snow chains or equivalent chains designed for the car model, and tyre and rim dimensions.
Only single-sided snow chains are permitted.
In the event of uncertainty about the show chain, Volvo recommends that an authorised Volvo workshop should be contacted.
The wrong snow chains may cause serious damage to the car and lead to an accident.
Using snow chains may result in a malfunction of the tyre pressure monitoring system.

ImportantSnow chains can be used on the car with the following restrictions:

Always follow the mounting instructions from the manufacturer carefully. Fit the chains as tension as possible and tension them at regular intervals.
Snow chains must only be used on the front wheels (also applies to all-wheel drive cars).
In some cases, snow chains must NOT be used, such as if accessory, aftermarket or “special” tyres and wheels are fitted that have a different size to the original tyres and wheels. Sufficient distance must be maintained between the chains and brakes, suspension and body components.
Check local regulations with regard to using snow chains before fitting them.
Never exceed the chain manufacturer’s specified maximum speed. You must never exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) under any circumstances.
Avoid bumps, holes or sharp turns when driving with snow chains.
Avoid driving on bare ground as this wears out both the snow chains and tyres.
Driving with snow chains may have a negative effect on the car’s driving characteristics. Avoid fast or sharp turns, as well as braking with locked wheels.
Some types of chains that are firmly tensioned affect brake components and must therefore NOT be used.
You can obtain more information on snow chains from a Volvo dealer.

Winter tyres

Winter tyres are adapted for winter road conditions.
Volvo recommends winter tyres specially developed for winter driving on all wheels if there is a risk of snow or ice.
Tyre dimensions are dependent on engine variants. When driving on winter tyres, the correct type of tyres must be fitted to all four wheels.

Tips for changing to winter tyres

When summer and winter wheels are changed, mark which side of the car they were mounted on, for example, L for left and R for right.
Contact a Volvo dealer for advice on which rim and tyre type suit your car best.

Studded tyres

Studded winter tyres should be run in gently for 500-1000 km (300-600 miles), so the studs settle properly into the tyres. This gives the tyre, and especially the studs, a longer service life.

NoteLaws regarding the use of studded tyres may vary. Always follow local laws and regulations.

Tread depth

Road conditions with ice, slush and low temperatures place considerably higher demands on tyres than summer conditions. Volvo, therefore, recommends not driving on winter tyres that have a tread depth of less than 4 mm (0.15 inches).

Punctures

Activate the hazard warning flashers if the car has a puncture in a trafficked environment.
Think about safety. If possible, move the car out of danger from traffic. Call roadside assistance if necessary.
If possible, exit the car from the side with the least traffic.
Put on a reflective vest and then position the warning triangle so that other road users are warned in good time.

Dealing with a puncture

The car is equipped with either a puncture repair kit for temporary tyre repair or a spare wheel, see the respective section for user instructions.

Tool kit

Tools that can be useful during towing, wheel changes or similar are found in the car’s cargo area.

Examples of tools.
Jack
Tool for removing the plastic caps from the wheel bolts
Funnel for filling fluids
Wheel wrench and towing eye
If the car is fitted with a spare wheel, there is a jack and a wheel bolt wrench instead of an emergency puncture repair kit.