Volvo 2006 S60 Owner's Manual - page 165
2006 Volvo S60
referred to as a telltale) in the instrument panel, and will display a message in the text window. The
wording of this message is determined by the degree of inflation pressure loss.
NOTE: If a fault occurs in TPMS, the tire pressure warning light will flash for approximately 1 minute
and TIRE PRESS SYST SERVICE REQUIRED will be displayed.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the
inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard
or tire inflation pressure label, you should consult the appropriate section of this owner's manual to
determine the proper tire inflation pressure.) When the low tire pressure telltale is illuminated, one or
more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. You should stop and check your tires as soon as
possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the
tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread
life, and may affect the vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Your vehicle has also been equipped
with a TPMS malfunction telltale to indicate when the system is not operating properly. When the
malfunction telltale is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as
intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of
incompatible replacement tires on the vehicle. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after
replacing one or more tires on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement tires are compatible with the
TPMS.
NOTE: TPMS indicates low tire pressure but does not replace normal tire maintenance. For information
on correct tire pressure, please refer to the table on
page 116
, or consult your Volvo retailer.
Erasing warning messages
When a low tire pressure warning message has been displayed, and the tire pressure warning light has
come on:
1. Use a tire pressure gauge to check the inflation pressure of all four tires.
2. Re-inflate the tire(s) to the correct pressure (consult the tire pressure placard or the table on
page 116
).
3. Drive the car for at least one minute at a speed of 20 mph (30 km/h) or faster.
This will erase the warning text and the warning light will go out.
pg. 118 Wheels and tires
WARNING!
Incorrect inflation pressure could lead to tire failure, resulting in a loss of control of the
vehicle.
Changing tires
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