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:
Here are examples of some of the messages and symbols related to the camera
and radar units that may be displayed in the instrument panel.
Sensor blocked
If this symbol and the message Windscreen sensor Sensor blocked, see
Owner's manual is displayed in the instrument panel, it means that the camera
and radar unit are unable to detect other vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians and large
animals in ..
The transmission is part of the vehicle's driveline (power transmission) between
the engine and the drive wheels. The function of the transmission is to change gears
depending on speed and power needs.
The vehicle has an 8-speed automatic transmission. The number of gears allows
the engine's torque and power band to be effectively utilized.
Two of the gears are overdrive gears that save fuel wh..