2009 Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual - Page 181

07 Wheels and tires Changing wheels If the vehicle is equipped with the optional grocery bag holder: Fold up the rear section of the cargo area floor, disconnect the grocery bag holder's retaining cords and fold up the lower section of the floor. 3. Connect the two sections of the jack's crank. 4. Insert the hooked end of the crank in the spare wheel retaining attachment. 5. Lower the spare wheel under the vehicle by turning the crank counterclockwise until it is not possible to turn it further. 6. Pivot the toggle at the end of the cable 90 degrees to release it from the spare wheel G026996 CAUTION Seven-seat models: Do not store objects in the area for the rear seat cushions (when the backrests are to be folded down). This could damage the cushions. CAUTION Lowering the spare wheel The spare wheel is located under the floor of the rear cargo compartment. It can be lowered using the crank (see previous page for location). When the spare wheel is mounted on the vehicle, the retaining cable could damage the underside of the vehicle if it is not retracted. Returning the spare wheel to the storage compartment 1. Use the crank (turn it counterclockwise) to lower the spare wheel's retaining cable. 2. Pass the toggle at the end of the cable through the center hole in the spare wheel. Pivot the toggle 90 degrees so that when raised, the wheel will rest on the toggle. 3. Retract the retaining cable slightly by slowly turning the crank clockwise several times. 4. Position the wheel so that it is not obstructed by components in the exhaust system. 07 WARNING When raising or lowering the spare wheel, please keep in mind that components in the exhaust system may be very hot. 7. Crank up the cable again by turning the crank clockwise. 8. Place the wheel with the flat tire in the vehicle's cargo compartment. NOTE To lower the spare wheel: 1. Fold down the lower section of the tailgate. 2. Fold up the rear section of the floor in the cargo compartment. The space under the vehicle is designed to hold the special spare wheel only. Other fullsize wheels will not fit in this compartment. 181