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EnglishWheels and tyres -> Emergency puncture repair kit for your Volvo XC40 2018-2026
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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.
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Emergency puncture repair kit
The emergency puncture repair kit8, is used
to seal a puncture as well as to check and
adjust the air pressure in the tyre.
Snow chains can be used on the car with
the following restrictions:
Always follow the mounting instruc-
tions from the manufacturer carefully.
Fit the chains as tensioned as possible
and tension them at regular intervals.
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Cars equipped with spare tyre* do not have
the puncture repair kit.
The puncture repair kit consists of a compres-
sor and a bottle with sealing fluid. The sealing
works as a temporary repair.
Some types of chain that are firmly
tensioned affect brake components
and must therefore NOT be used.
Snow chains must only be used on the
front wheels (also applies to all-wheel
drive cars).
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You can obtain more information on snow
chains from a Volvo dealer.
In some cases, snow chains must NOT
be used, such as if accessory, after-
market or "special" tyres and wheels
are fitted that have a different size to
the original tyres and wheels. Suffi-
cient distance must be maintained
between the chains and brakes, sus-
pension and body components.
Related information
The sealing fluid is effective at sealing tyres
with tread punctures but has limited ability
to seal tyres with sidewall punctures. Do
not use the emergency puncture repair kit
on tyres displaying larger slits, cracks or
similar damage.
Winter driving (p. 432)
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Check local regulations with regard to
using snow chains before fitting them.
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The compressor is intended for temporary
emergency puncture repair and is
approved by Volvo.
Never exceed the chain manufacturer's
specified maximum speed. You must
never exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) under
any circumstances.
Location
Avoid bumps, holes or sharp turns
when driving with snow chains.
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The puncture repair kit is located in the foam
block under the cargo area floor.
Avoid driving on bare ground as this
wears out both the snow chains and
tyres.
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* Option/accessory.
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Sealing fluid bottle
Bottle opening
Using a puncture repair kit
The emergency puncture repair kit (TMK9)
can be used to seal a puncture. Read through
all instructions before use.
Connection for bottle
Air hose
Overview
Connection valve
Connecting
Sealing fluid expiry date
The bottle of sealing fluid must be replaced if
the bottle's expiry date has passed (see the
decal on the bottle). Treat the old bottle as
environmentally hazardous waste.
Label, maximum permitted speed
Switch
Related information
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Electrical cable
Tyres (p. 526)
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Bottle bracket
Pressure reducing valve
Pressure gauge
Decal, warning for wheel cover
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Temporary Mobility Kit (TMK)
Temporary Mobility Kit
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Inhalation: Move the exposed person
to fresh air. If irritation persists, get
medical attention.
2. Detach the decal for maximum permitted
speed that is affixed on one side of the
compressor. Affix it visibly on the wind-
screen as a reminder to observe the speed
limit. You should not drive faster than
80 km/h (50 mph) after the emergency
tyre repair kit has been used.
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WARNING
Please keep the following points in mind
when using the tyre sealing system:
Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting
unless directed to do so by medical
personnel. Get medical attention.
The sealing fluid bottle contains 1) rub-
ber latex, natural and 2) ethanediol.
These substances are harmful if swal-
lowed.
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Disposal: Dispose of this material and
its container at a hazardous or special
waste collection point.
In addition, remove the warning decal and
attach it firmly to the side of the wheel so
that it doesn't fall off.
The contents of this bottle may cause
allergic skin reactions or otherwise be
potentially harmful to the respiratory
tract, the skin, the central nervous sys-
tem, and the eyes.
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3. Check that the switch is in position 0
(Off), and locate the electrical cable and
the air hose.
WARNING
Do not remove the bottle or air hose when
the puncture repair kit is being used.
Precautions:
4. Fit the sealing fluid bottle in the compres-
sor so that the red arrows on the com-
pressor and bottle meet, and then turn
clockwise until it clicks.
Store out of the reach of children.
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1. Preparations
Harmful if ingested.
Set up the warning triangle and activate
the hazard warning lights if a tyre is being
sealed in a trafficked location.
Avoid prolonged or repeated contact
with the skin. If sealing fluid has come
into contact with your clothes, remove
them.
The bottle is equipped with a non-return
valve which means that the fluid does not
come out unless it is fitted in the com-
pressor.
If the puncture was caused by a nail or
similar, allow this to remain in the tyre. It
helps to seal the hole.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
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First aid:
5. Attach the air hose to the bottle's opening
and turn clockwise until it clicks.
Skin: Wash affected areas of skin with
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soap and water. Get medical attention
if symptoms occur.
6. Unscrew the tyre's dust cap and screw in
the air hose's valve connection to the bot-
tom of the thread on the tyre's air valve.
Eyes: Flush with plenty of water for
least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting
the upper and lower eyelids. Get medi-
cal attention if symptoms occur.
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7. Begin puncture repair
8. Start the compressor by flicking the
10. Switch off the compressor to check the
pressure on the pressure gauge. Minimum
pressure is 1.8 bar (22 psi) and maximum
is 2.5 bar (36 psi). Release air using the
pressure reducing valve if the tyre pres-
sure is too high.
switch to position I (On).
Connect the electrical cable to the closest
12 V socket and start the car.
When the compressor starts, the pressure
can increase up to 6 bar (88 psi), but the
pressure drops after about 30 seconds.
Make sure that none of the other 12 V
sockets is in use when the compressor is
operating.
To access the pressure reducing valve, the
sealing fluid bottle must first be removed.
Remove the bottle in the following order:
WARNING
Never stand next to the tyre when the
compressor is running. If cracks or uneven-
ness arise then the compressor must be
switched off immediately. The journey
should not be continued. Call roadside
assistance for recovery to a tyre centre.
Volvo recommends an authorised tyre cen-
tre.
1. Remove the air hose from the tyre
valve.
WARNING
Do not leave children in the car without
supervision when the engine is running.
2. Remove the air hose from the bottle.
3. Remove the bottle from the compres-
sor.
WARNING
4. Refit the air hose directly in the com-
pressor.
9. Inflate the tyre for 7 minutes.
Inhaling car exhaust fumes could result in
danger to life. Never leave the engine run-
ning in sealed areas or areas that lack suffi-
cient ventilation.
5. Refit the air hose to the tyre valve.
6. Release air using the pressure reducing
valve.
The compressor must not be operated for
longer than 10 minutes - risk of overheat-
ing.
WARNING
If the pressure is below 1.8 bar (22 psi)
then the hole in the tyre is too big. The jour-
ney should not be continued. Call roadside
assistance for recovery to a tyre centre.
Volvo recommends an authorised tyre cen-
tre.
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15. Follow-up inspection
The sealing fluid bottle and hose must be
replaced after use. Volvo recommends that
these replacements be performed by an
authorised Volvo workshop.
electrical cable.
Connect the air hose on the tyre valve and
screw in the valve connection to the bot-
tom of the tyre valve's thread. The com-
pressor must be switched off.
12. Unscrew the air hose from the tyre valve
and refit the dust cap on the tyre.
WARNING
16. Read the tyre pressure on the pressure
gauge.
Maximum mileage with tyres containing
sealing fluid is 200 km (120 miles).
After a tyre has been inflated, always
refit the dust cap in order to avoid dam-
age to the valve from gravel, dirt, etc.
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If it is below 1.3 bar (19 psi) then the
tyre is insufficiently sealed. The journey
should not be continued. Call roadside
assistance for recovery.
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Only use plastic dust caps. Metal dust
caps can rust and become difficult to
unscrew.
The compressor is an electrical device. Fol-
low local regulations related to waste man-
agement.
If the tyre pressure is higher than
1.3 bar (19 psi), the tyre must be infla-
ted to the pressure specified in accord-
ance with the tyre pressure label on the
driver's side door pillar (1 bar = 100 kPa
= 14.5 psi). Release air using the pres-
sure reducing valve if the tyre pressure
is too high.
13. Clean the air hose before putting it away
and be careful that there is no leakage of
sealing fluid.
Related information
Recommended tyre pressure (p. 532)
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14. As soon as possible, drive at least 3 km
(2 miles) at a maximum speed of 80 km/h
(50 mph) so that the sealing fluid can seal
the tyre, and then perform a follow-up
check.
WARNING
Check the tyre pressure regularly.
WARNING
Volvo recommends that the car is driven to the
nearest authorised Volvo workshop for the
replacement/repair of the damaged tyre.
Advise the workshop that the tyre contains
sealing fluid.
Sealant will spurt out of the puncture dur-
ing the first few rotations of the tyre. Make
sure that nobody is standing near the car
and gets the sealing fluid splashed onto
them when the car is driven away. The dis-
tance should be at least 2 metres (7 feet).
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4. Connect the electrical cable to the closest
12 V socket and start the car.
8. Refit the dust cap on the tyre.
Inflating tyres with the compressor
from the puncture repair kit
The car's original tyres can be inflated using
the compressor in the emergency puncture
repair kit.
1. The compressor must be switched off.
Make sure that the switch is in position 0
(Off), and take out the electrical cable and
the air hose.
WARNING
After a tyre has been inflated, always
refit the dust cap in order to avoid dam-
age to the valve from gravel, dirt, etc.
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Inhaling car exhaust fumes could result in
danger to life. Never leave the engine run-
ning in sealed areas or areas that lack suffi-
cient ventilation.
Only use plastic dust caps. Metal dust
caps can rust and become difficult to
unscrew.
2. Attach the air hose directly into the com-
pressor's bottle bracket and turn clock-
wise until it clicks.
WARNING
Do not leave children in the car without
supervision when the engine is running.
Move the warning decal to the side of the
compressor. It does not need to be
attached to the wheel cover unless the
sealing fluid is used.
The compressor is an electrical device. Fol-
low local regulations related to waste man-
agement.
5. Start the compressor by flicking the
switch to position I (On).
3. Unscrew the tyre's dust cap and screw in
the air hose's valve connection to the bot-
tom of the thread on the tyre's air valve.
Related information
Risk of overheating. The compressor must
not run for more than 10 minutes.
Recommended tyre pressure (p. 532)
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6. Inflate the tyre to the pressure specified
on the tyre pressure label on the driver
side door pillar. Release air using the pres-
sure reducing valve if the tyre pressure is
too high.
7. Switch off the compressor. Detach the air
hose and the electrical cable.
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