Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

TPMS uses sensors mounted in the tire valves to check inflation pressure levels. When the vehicle is moving at a speed of approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) or faster, these sensors transmit inflation pressure data to a receiver located in the vehicle. When low inflation pressure is detected or if a sensor is not functioning properly, TPMS will light up the tire pressure warning light (also referred to as a telltale) in the instrument panel and will display one of the following messages: "Tire Pressure Low" or "Tire Needs Air Now" or "Tire Press.Syst Service required".

Erasing Warning Messages: 

1. Re-inflate the tire(s) to the correct pressure.
2. In certain cases, it may be necessary to drive the vehicle for several minutes at a speed of 20 mph (30 km/h) or faster. This will erase the warning text and the telltale will go out.

Recalibrating TPMS (Canadian models only): 

In certain cases, it may be necessary to recalibrate TPMS to conform to Volvo's recommended tire inflation pressures, for example, if higher inflation pressure is necessary when transporting heavy loads, etc.

1. Switch off the engine.
2. Inflate the tires to the desired pressure and put the ignition in mode I or II.
3. Press the MY CAR button in the center console control panel and select Settings > Car Settings > Tire Pressure.
4. Press OK/MENU, select "Calibrate Tire Pressure" and press OK/MENU again.
5. Drive the vehicle at a speed above 20 mph (30 km/h) continuously for at least 10 minutes. Calibration is done automatically once initiated by the driver and the system does not give any confirmation when calibration is finished.