Volvo XC90: Wheels and tires / Handling the spare wheel
(Not available on all models.)
Follow these instructions regarding handling the spare wheel.
Accessing the spare wheel
This illustration is generic and appearance may vary.
The spare tire is located in the spare wheel well under the cargo compartment
with the outside of the wheel facing downward. The spare tire is secured with a
bolt that goes through the tire and attaches it to the body. The foam block contains
all tools needed to change a wheel.
- Lift the rear edge of the cargo compartment floor.
- Unscrew the retaining bolt.
- Lift out the spare wheel.
(Not available on all models.)
The spare wheel is a Temporary Spare and can be used to temporarily replace
a punctured tire on one of the vehicle's regular wheels...
Screw the spare tire's retaining bolt back on.CAUTION
Do not attempt to unscrew the lower part of the retaining bolt if it
is attached to the body, as this could cause it to break...
Other information:
This overview shows some service-related components.
The layout of the engine compartment may vary depending
on model and engine variant.
Coolant expansion tank
Brake fluid reservoir (located
on the driver's side)
Washer fluid filler pipe
Fusebox
Air filter
Engine oil filler pipe
Location of warning decal for the engine compartment...
There are a number of things that are important to consider when carrying
loads in or on the vehicle.
Load-carrying capacity is determined by the vehicle's curb weight. The total
weight of all passengers and any installed accessories reduces the vehicle's load-carrying
capacity by the corresponding amount...