Volvo S90 (2019 year). Instruction - part 36

The microfiber cloth must be free of sand and
dirt when cleaning the center display.

When cleaning the center display, apply only
light pressure to the screen. Pressing too
hard could damage the screen.

Do not spray liquid or corrosive chemicals
directly onto the center display. Do not use
window cleaners, cleaning agents, aerosol
sprays, solvents, alcohol, ammonia or deter-
gents that contain abrasives.

Never use abrasive cloths, paper towels or tis-
sue paper, as these may scratch the center
display.

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Cleaning the head-up display*

Carefully wipe the glass covering the head-up
display unit with a clean and dry microfiber cloth.
If necessary, the cloth may be slightly moistened.

Never use strong stain removers. For difficult
cleaning conditions, a special cleaning agent can
be purchased at a Volvo retailer.

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Cleaning fabric upholstery and

ceiling liner

Only use cleaning agents and car care products
recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly and
treat stains immediately for best results. It is
important to vacuum before using a cleaning
agent.

Fabric upholstery and ceiling liner

Never scrape or rub a stain, as this could damage
the upholstery. Never use strong stain removers,
as this could change the color of the upholstery.

Use soapy water or a similar detergent. For more
difficult stains caused by oil, ice cream, shoe pol-
ish, etc., use a stain remover. Consult with your
Volvo retailer.

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Cleaning the seat belt

Only use cleaning agents and car care products
recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly and
treat stains immediately for best results. It is
important to vacuum before using a cleaning
agent.

Seat belts

Use water and a synthetic soap solution. Spe-
cially designed textile cleaning agents are availa-
ble for purchase at Volvo retailers. Make sure the
belt is dry before it is retracted.

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Cleaning floor mats and inlay mats

Only use cleaning agents and car care products
recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly and
treat stains immediately for best results. It is
important to vacuum before using a cleaning
agent.

Inlay mats and floor mats

Remove the inlay mats to clean the floor mats
and inlay mats separately. Use a vacuum to
remove dust and dirt. Each inlay mat is secured
into place with pins.

Remove the inlay mat by grasping the inlay mat
at each pin and lifting the mat straight up.

Put the inlay mat back into place by pressing it in
at each pin.

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Never use more than one inlay mat at a
time on the driver's floor. If any other type
of floor mat is used, remove the original
mat from the driver's seat floor before
driving. All types of mats must be securely
anchored in the attachment points in the
floor. Make sure the floor mat does not
impede the movement of the brake pedal
or accelerator pedal in any way, as this
could be a serious safety hazard.

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Volvo's floor mats are specially manufac-
tured for your vehicle. They must be prop-
erly secured in the attachment points in
the floor to help ensure they cannot slide
and become trapped under the pedals.

After vacuuming, a specially designed textile
cleaning agent should be used to remove stains
on floor mats. Floor mats should be cleaned with
products recommended by Volvo retailers.

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Cleaning leather upholstery

Only use cleaning agents and car care products
recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly and
treat stains immediately for best results. It is
important to vacuum before using a cleaning
agent.

Leather upholstery*

Volvo's leather upholstery is treated to protect its
original appearance. Over time, sunlight, grease,
dirt, etc. could break down the protective layer.
This could result in scratches and cracking.

Leather upholstery is a natural product that
changes and acquires a beautiful patina over
time. Regular cleaning and treatments are
required to preserve the qualities and color of the
leather. Volvo offers a comprehensive product,
Volvo Leather Care Kit/Wipes, for cleaning and
treating leather upholstery that, when used as
directed, preserves the leather's protective coa-
ting.

For best results, Volvo recommends cleaning and
applying protective cream one to four times a
year (or more as needed). Volvo Leather Care Kit
951 0251 and Volvo Leather Softener 943
7429 are available for purchase at Volvo retailers.

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Cleaning the leather upholstery

1. Apply the leather cleaner to a damp sponge

and squeeze it until the cleaner foams.

2. Move the sponge in circular motions to apply

the foam to the stain.

3. Dampen the stain thoroughly with the

sponge. Let the sponge absorb the stain and
do not rub.

4. Dry the stain using a soft towel and let the

leather dry completely.

Protecting the leather upholstery

1. Apply a small amount of leather protector to

a cloth and then apply the protector to the
leather using light circular movements.

2. Let it dry for approximately 20 minutes.

Protecting the leather upholstery makes it better
able to withstand sunlight's harmful UV rays.

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Cleaning the leather steering wheel

Only use cleaning agents and car care products
recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly and
treat stains immediately for best results. It is
important to vacuum before using a cleaning
agent.

Leather steering wheel

Leather needs to breathe. Never cover the
leather steering wheel with a plastic protector.
Volvo Leather Care Kit 951 0251 and Leather
Softener 943 7429 are recommended for clean-
ing the leather steering wheel. First, remove dirt,
dust, etc. with a damp sponge or cloth.

Sharp objects such as rings could damage
the leather on the steering wheel.

If there are stains on the steering wheel:

Type 1(ink, wine, coffee, milk, sweat or blood)

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Use a soft cloth or sponge. Wipe the steering
wheel using a solution of 5% ammonia. For
blood stains, mix approximately 2 dl(1 cup) of
water with 25 g (one ounce) of salt and wipe
the stain.

Type 2(grease, oil, sauces or chocolate)

1. Same procedure as for Type 1 stains.

2. Finish by wiping the wheel with an absorbent

paper or towel.

Type 3(dry dirt or dust)

1. Remove the dirt/dust using a soft brush.

2. Same procedure as for Type 1 stains.

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Cleaning interior plastic, metal and

wood surfaces

Only use cleaning agents and car care products
recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly and
treat stains immediately for best results.

Interior plastic, metal and wood
surfaces

A lightly dampened microfiber cloth is recom-
mended for cleaning interior details and surfaces.
These cloths are available for purchase at Volvo
retailers.

Never scrape or rub a stain. Never use strong
stain removers.

Do not use solvent containing alcohol to
clean the instrument panel glass.

Keep in mind that glossy surfaces can be
easily scratched. Wipe these surfaces with a
clean and dry microfiber cloth using small, cir-
cular motions. If necessary, moisten the cloth
lightly with clean water.

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Cleaning the exterior

The vehicle should be washed as soon as it
becomes dirty. This makes the vehicle easier to
clean because dirt does not attach as strongly. It
also reduces the risk of scratches and keeps the
vehicle looking new. Wash the vehicle in a car
wash or garage with an oil separator and use car
washing detergent.

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Polishing and waxing

Polish and wax the vehicle when the paint is
matte or to provide extra protection. The vehicle
does not need to be polished until it is at least a
year old. However, it can be waxed during the
first year. Do not polish or wax the vehicle in
direct sunlight. The surface of the vehicle should
not be warmer than 45 °C (113 °F).

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Wash and dry the vehicle very carefully
before polishing or waxing. Remove asphalt
and tar stains with asphalt remover or paint
thinner. More stubborn stains can be
removed with a grinding paste designed for
vehicle paint.

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Use polish first and then liquid or paste wax.
Follow the instructions on the package care-
fully. Many products contain both polish and
wax.

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A wide range of polymer-based waxes can
be purchased today. These waxes are easy to
use and produce a long-lasting, high-gloss
finish that protects the bodywork against oxi-
dation, road dirt and fading.

Avoid waxing and polishing plastic and rubber.

If using degreaser on plastic and rubber, only
rub (if necessary) with slight pressure. Use a
soft sponge.

Polishing glossy trim moldings can wear away
or damage the glossy surface layer.

Polish containing abrasives must not be used.

Only use paintwork treatments recommended
by Volvo. Other treatments, such as preserva-
tion, sealing, protection, luster sealing or simi-
lar, could damage the paintwork. Paintwork
damage caused by such treatments are not
covered by Volvo's warranty.

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Hand washing

Keep the following points in mind when washing
the vehicle:

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Avoid washing the vehicle in direct sunlight.
This could cause the detergent or wax to dry
out and become abrasive.

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Remove bird droppings from paintwork as
soon as possible. It contains chemicals that
affect and discolor paintwork very quickly.
Use e.g. soft paper or a sponge soaked in
lots of water. Consult an authorized Volvo
workshop for assistance removing discolora-
tion.

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Hose down the underbody, including the
wheel housings and bumper.

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Hose down the entire vehicle and remove
any loose dirt, droppings etc. to reduce the
risk of scratches from washing. Do not spray
directly onto locks.

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If necessary, use cold degreaser on heavily
soiled surfaces. Note that in such cases the
surfaces must not be hot from the sun.

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Wash using a sponge, car washing detergent
and plenty of lukewarm water.

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Clean the wiper blades with lukewarm soap
solution or car washing detergent.

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Dry the vehicle using a clean, soft chamois or
a squeegee. Try not to let drops of water dry
in strong sunlight. This could cause water
drying stains that may need to be polished
out.

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In areas with heavy industrial emissions,
more frequent washing of the vehicle's exte-
rior is recommended.

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Tar spots from asphalt may remain even after
washing. Use a tar remover to remove these
spots after washing the vehicle.

WARNING

Always entrust engine washing to a workshop.

If the engine is hot, there is a risk of fire.

Dirty headlights do not work as well. Clean
them regularly, e.g. when refueling.

Do not use corrosive cleaners. Use water and
a non-abrasive sponge.

Exterior lighting such as headlights and tail-
lights may develop temporary condensation
on the inside of the lens. This is normal. All
exterior lighting is designed to resist this.
Condensation is normally vented out of the
lamp housing once the light has been lit for
some period of time.

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Make sure that the panoramic roof and
sun shade are closed before washing the
vehicle.

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Never use abrasive polishing agents on
the panoramic roof.

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Never use wax on the rubber seals
around the panoramic roof.

Remember to remove dirt from the drain
holes in the doors and sills after washing the
vehicle.

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Settings for automatically activating the park-
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Automatic car washes

An automatic car wash is a fast and easy way to
keep your vehicle clean, but it does not reach all
areas of the vehicle. For best results, Volvo rec-
ommends hand washing your vehicle or supple-
menting automatic car washes with a hand wash.

Volvo recommends not washing the vehicle in
an automatic car wash during the first few
months; the paintwork on new vehicles takes
some time to fully harden.

Before driving the vehicle into a car wash,
deactivate the Automatic Braking when Sta-
tionary and Automatic Parking Brake Applica-
tion functions. If the functions are not deacti-
vated, the brake system will seize when the
vehicle is stationary and the vehicle will not be
able to roll.

For automatic car washes in which the vehicle
is pulled forward on rolling wheels:

1. Before washing the vehicle, make sure

that the automatic rain sensor is deacti-
vated. If it is not deactivated and inadver-
tently starts, the wiper arms could be
damaged.

2. To help prevent damage from the auto-

matic car wash machinery, make sure
that the door mirrors are folded in, anten-
nas retracted or removed, and any auxili-
ary lights secured.

3. Drive into the automatic car wash.
4. Turn off the "Automatic Braking when

Stationary" function using the

button

in the tunnel console.

5. Turn off the "Automatic Parking Brake

Application" function in the center dis-
play's Top view.

6. Turn off the engine by turning the start

knob in the tunnel console clockwise.
Hold the knob in position for at least
2 seconds.

The vehicle is now ready for the automatic car
wash.

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High-pressure washing

If washing the vehicle with a high-pressure wash,
use sweeping movements and keep the nozzle at
least 30 cm (13 in.) from the vehicle. Do not
spray directly onto locks.

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Cleaning the wiper blades

Wiper blades

Asphalt, dust and salt residue on wiper blades, as
well as insects, ice etc. on the windshield, shorten
the service life of wiper blades.

When cleaning, put the wiper blades in the serv-
ice position.

Wash the wiper blades and windshield regu-
larly with a lukewarm soap solution or vehicle
shampoo. Do not use strong solvents.

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Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and

trim components

Exterior plastic, rubber and trim
components

A special cleaning agent available from Volvo
retailers is recommended for the cleaning and
care of colored plastic parts, rubber and trim
components, e.g. glossy trim. Follow the usage
instructions for the cleaning agent carefully.

Avoid using car washing detergents with a pH
value lower than 3.5 or higher than 11.5. Doing
so could result in the discoloring of anodized alu-
minum surfaces* (as shown in the illustrations
below). Abrasive polishing agents are not recom-
mended for these areas (as shown in the illustra-
tions below).

Components that should be washed with a cleaning
product with a pH value between 3.5 and 11.5.

Avoid waxing and polishing plastic and rubber.

If using degreaser on plastic and rubber, only
rub (if necessary) with slight pressure. Use a
soft sponge.

Polishing glossy trim moldings can wear away
or damage the glossy surface layer.

Polish containing abrasives must not be used.

Avoid washing the vehicle with cleaner with a
pH value below 3.5 or above 11.5. This could
cause discoloration of anodized aluminum
components like the roof rail and around the
side windows.

Never use metal polishing agent on anodized
aluminum components. This could cause dis-
coloration and destroy the surface treatment.

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Cleaning rims

Rims

Only use rim cleaning products recommended by
Volvo.

Strong rim cleaning agents could damage the
surface and stain the chromed aluminum rims.

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Corrosion protection

Your vehicle is constructed with effective protec-
tion against corrosion.

Corrosion protection for the body consists of
modern metallic protective coatings on the sheet
metal, a high-quality painting process, corrosion-
protected and minimized metal overlap, and
shielding plastic components, abrasion protection
and supplemental rust inhibitor in exposed areas.
In the chassis, exposed components of the wheel
suspension are made of corrosion-resistant cast
aluminum.

Inspection and maintenance

The corrosion protection does not normally
require maintenance but keeping the vehicle
clean is always a good way to further reduce the
risk of corrosion. The use of strong alkaline or
acidic cleaning fluids should always be avoided
on shiny body components. Any stone chips in
the paint should be touched up as soon as they
are discovered.

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Paintwork

The paintwork consists of multiple layers. It is an
important part of the vehicle's corrosion protec-
tion and therefore needs to be checked regu-
larly.

The most common types of paint damage are
minor stone chips, scratches and damage to e.g.
the edges of fenders, doors and bumpers. To
help prevent corrosion, paint damage should be
rectified immediately.

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Touching up minor paint damage

The paintwork is an important part of the vehi-
cle's corrosion protection and therefore needs
to be checked regularly. The most common
types of paint damage are minor stone chips,
scratches and damage to e.g. the edges of
fenders, doors and bumpers.

Touching up paint damage

To help prevent corrosion, paint damage should
be rectified immediately.

Make sure the surface is clean and dry before
performing any touch-ups to the paint. The
surface temperature should be at least 15
°C (59 °F).

Materials that might be needed

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Primer

‒ special adhesive primer is availa-

ble in a spray can for e.g. plastic-covered
bumpers.

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Base coat and clear coat

‒ available in spray

cans or as a touch-up pen/stick

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Masking tape.

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Fine-grain sandpaper

If the damage has not reached all the way down
to the metal, then touch-up paint can be applied
immediately after the surface has been cleaned.

1. Place a strip of masking tape over the dam-

aged surface. Pull the tape off so that any
loose flakes of paint adhere to it.

If the damage goes down to the bare metal,
you may need to use primer first. If the paint
damage is on a plastic surface, an adhesive
primer should be used for better results.
Spray the primer into the lid of the spray can
and brush on thinly.

2. Light sanding with a very fine-grained sand-

paper or similar may be required before
painting (e.g. if there are uneven edges).
Clean the area carefully and let it dry.

If required.

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3. Thoroughly mix the primer and apply it with a

small brush, toothpick or similar. When the
primer is dry, apply one or more coats of
paint and then a clear coat, letting the paint
dry between each application.

If there is a longer scratch, follow the same pro-
cedure as above, but first mask off the surround-
ing area to protect the undamaged paint.

Touch-up pens and spray paints are available at
Volvo retailers.

Touching up minor paint damage (p. 619)

If the stone chip has not gone down to the
bare metal and an undamaged coat of paint
remains, apply base coat and clear coat
immediately after cleaning the surface.

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Color codes (p. 620)

Color codes

Color code

The color code label is located on the left door
pillar and is visible when the left front door is
opened.

Sample color code (1): US models.

Vehicle paint code

Sample color code (1): Canadian models.

Vehicle paint code

It is important to use the right color.

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Replacing windshield wiper blades

The wiper blades help remove water from the
windshield. Along with the washer fluid, they
clean the glass and help improve visibility while
driving. The wiper blades can be replaced.

Replacing wiper blades

Raise the wiper arms to the service position.
Service position is activated/deactivated via
the function view in the center display when
the car is stationary and the windshield wip-
ers are not on. Press the button on the wiper
blade attachment and pull the wiper blade
straight out, parallel with the wiper arm.

Slide in a new wiper blade until it clicks into
place.

3. Check to make sure the blade is securely in

place.

4. Press the wiper blade back against the wind-

shield.

Wiper blades come in varying lengths

Using the rain sensor (p. 178)

When changing wiper blades, make sure that
the blades are of different lengths. The blade
on the driver's side is longer than the one on
the passenger side.

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(p. 180)

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(p. 179)

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Windshield wipers in the service position
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Windshield wipers in the service

position

The windshield wiper blades must be in the serv-
ice (vertical) position for certain operations, e.g.
replacing the blades.

Windshield wipers in the service position.

The windshield wipers must be in the service
position when replacing, washing or lifting the
blades (e.g. to scrape ice or snow from the wind-
shield).

Before placing the wipers in service position,
ensure that they have not frozen to the wind-
shield.

Activating/deactivating service position

The service position can be activated/deactivated
when the vehicle is stationary and the windshield
wipers are switched off. Service position is acti-
vated/deactivated via Function view in the center
display:

Tap the

Wiper Service

Position

button. The indicator

light in the button will illuminate
when service position is acti-
vated. The windshield wipers
will move to the vertical posi-
tion when service position is

activated. To deactivate the service position, tap

Wiper Service Position

once. The indicator light

in the button will go out when service position is
deactivated.

The wiper blades will also move out of service
position if:

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The windshield wipers are turned on.

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The windshield washers are turned on.

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The rain sensor is activated.

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The vehicle begins moving.

Using the rain sensor (p. 178)

If the wiper arms in service position are raised
from the windshield, they must be folded back
against the windscreen before activating wip-
ing, washing or rain sensor as well as before
departure. This is to prevent scratching the
paint on the hood.

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Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 621)

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Using the windshield wipers (p. 178)

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Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 177)

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Filling washer fluid

Washer fluid is used to help keep the headlights
and windshield clean. Washer fluid containing
anti-freeze should be used in very cold weather
(below-freezing temperatures).

Fill washer fluid into the reservoir with the blue
cover. The reservoir is used for both the wind-
shield washer and the headlight washer*

When there is approximately 1 liter (1 qt) of
washer fluid remaining, the message

Washer

fluid

Level low, refill

and the

symbol

will be displayed in the instrument panel.

Recommended grade: Washer fluid recom-
mended by Volvo, with frost protection during

cold weather and temperatures below the freez-
ing point.

Use Volvo's original washer fluid or an equiva-
lent fluid with the recommended pH value
between 6 and 8, diluted as recommended,
e.g. in a 1:1 solution with pH-neutral water.