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
![Volvo XC90. Handling the spare wheel](images/handling_the_spare_wheel-1964/1449/volvo_xc90_handling_the_spare_wheel_1326.gif)
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:
The side airbags, on the driver's and passenger sides, protect the chest and
hip in a collision.
The side airbags are located in the front seats' outer backrest frames and help
protect the driver and front seat passenger.
A collision of a sufficiently violent force will trigger the sensors and one
or more side airbags will inflate...
The wipers and the washer fluid are designed to improve visibility and the
headlight pattern.
The washer nozzles are heated* automatically in cold weather to prevent the washer
fluid from freezing.
When there is approximately 1 liter (1 qt) of washer fluid remaining, a message
to refill will appear in the instrument panel...