Volvo S40 Automobile User Manual


 
07 Wheels and tyres
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Emergency puncture repair
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Inflating tyres
Set up the warning triangle if a tyre must be
inflated in an area close to traffic.
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.
Start the engine. The car must be in a well-
ventilated place.
Start the compressor by flicking the
switch (2) to position I.
Pump up the tyre to the pressure specified
on the tyre pressure label.
Turn off the compressor, the switch (2)
should be in position 0. Detach the air
hose and unplug the lead. Replace the
valve’s dust cap.
Put the lead (5) and air hose (4) into the
side compartment (3).
Put the puncture repair kit back.
The compressor should not run for more
than ten minutes at a time. Let it cool
afterwards as there is a risk of overheat-
ing.
Objects with a volume up to 50 litres can
be inflated with the compressor.
WARNING
Inhaling car exhaust fumes can result in
danger to life. Never leave the engine run-
ning in sealed areas or areas that lack suffi-
cient ventilation.