Specifications

2004 VOLVO XC90
● With warm tires, correct only when the pressure is too low. The tire temperature rises after driving
just a few miles.
Vehicle loading
The tires on your Volvo will perform to specifications at all normal loads when inflated as
recommended on the tire information label located on the inside of the fuel filler door. This label lists
both tire and vehicle design limits. Do not load your vehicle beyond the load limits indicated.
WARNING!
Improperly inflated tires will reduce tire life, adversely affect vehicle handling and can possibly lead
to failure resulting in loss of vehicle control without prior warning.
Temporary Spare
The spare tire in your vehicle is called a "Temporary Spare".
Recommended tire pressure (see decal on Fuel filler door) should be maintained irrespective which
position on the vehicle the Temporary Spare tire is used on. In the event of damage this tire, a new one
can be purchased from your Volvo retailer.
WARNING!
Current legislation prohibits the use of the Temporary Spare" tire other than as a temporary
replacement for a punctured tire. It must be replaced as soon as possible by a standard tire. Road
holding and handling may be affected with the "Temporary Spare" in use. Do not exceed 50 mph (80
km/h). Do not drive farther than 50 miles (80 km) on a temporary spare tire.
CAUTION
The vehicle must not be driven with wheels of different dimensions or with a spare tire other than the
one that came with the vehicle. The use of different size wheels can seriously damage your vehicle's
transmission.
The temporary spare tire is for temporary, low-speed, short-distance use only. Replace it with a full-
sized tire as soon as possible, in accordance with "Tire Rotation" in the previous paragraph. Do not drive
on the temporary spare at speeds above 50 m.p.h. (80km/h) or for distances greater than 50 miles (80
km).
Never install snow chains on a temporary spare.
NOTE: Certain models may be equipped with a full-size spare tire. When used, it should be inflated to
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