Volvo V40 Cross Country (2019 year). Manual in english

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Lamp replacement - direction

Related information

Lamp replacement - rear fog lamp

indicators rear, brake lights and

• Lamp replacement - location of rear lamps

The bulb for the rear fog lamp is fitted in the

reversing lamp

(p. 358)

bumper's bulb holder.

Bulbs for rear direction indicators, brake lights

• Lamps - specifications (p. 360)

Left-hand drive cars have the fog lamp on the

and reversing lamps are replaced from inside

left-hand side, while right-hand drive cars have

the cargo area.

the fog lamp on the right-hand side.

Lamp housing on the left-hand side.

1. Remove the hatch in the upholstery (1) on

the same side as the defective bulb.

Press the catch sideways.

Pull out the bulb holder.

3. Remove the blown bulb by pressing it in and

turning anticlockwise.

4. Replace the bulb and put back the parts in

reverse order.

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Lamp replacement - vanity mirror

Lamps - specifications

lighting

The specifications apply to bulbs. For replace-

The vanity mirror's lamps are fitted inside the

ment of LED lamps, please contact a workshop.

lamp lenses.

Lighting

W^A

Type

Dipped beam^B

H7 LL

Main beam^B

Front direction indica-

HY21W

Insert (approx. 20 mm) a blunt, knife-like

tors

object, e.g. a table knife, at the triangle.

Position lamps, front^B

W5W LL

Carefully prise until the lug releases.

Daytime running lights,

PW19W

IMPORTANT

front bumper^C

Take care not to damage any parts.

Side direction indica-

WY5W LL

Insert a screwdriver under the lamp lens and

tors, door mirrors^C

Turn the bulb holder anticlockwise.

gently prize up the lug on the edge.

Direction indicators,

PY21W LL

Pull out the bulb holder.

Carefully detach and lift aside the lamp lens.

rear

3. Push in the lamp and turn it anticlockwise.

Using needle-nose pliers, pull the bulb

Brake light

P21W LL

straight out to the side. Do not squeeze the

4. Replace the bulb and put back the parts in

Reversing lamp

P21W LL

bulb too hard with the pliers. Otherwise, the

reverse order.

bulb glass could then break.

Rear fog lamp

H21W LL

Related information

Replace the bulb and put back the parts in

Vanity mirror lighting

1.2

T5 Socket

• Lamps - specifications (p. 360)

reverse order.

W2x4.6d

Related information

A Watt

• Lamps - specifications (p. 360)

B Cars with halogen headlights

C Certain variants

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Related information

Wiper blades

IMPORTANT

•

Lamp replacement - general (p. 353)

The wiper blades sweep water away from the

Before placing the wiper blades in the service

•

Lamp replacement - location of front lamps

windscreen and rear window. Together with the

position, make sure that they are not frozen

(p. 354)

washer fluid they clean the windows and ensure

down.

visibility for driving.

•

Lamp replacement - location of rear lamps

(p. 358)

The windscreen wiper blades must be in service

1. Insert the remote control key in the ignition

position when they are to be replaced.

•

Lamp replacement - vanity mirror lighting

switch⁸ and briefly press the START/STOP

(p. 360)

ENGINE button to set the car's electrical

Service position

system to key position I. For detailed infor-

mation on key positions, see Key positions -

functions at different levels (p. 81).

2. Briefly press the START/STOP ENGINE

button again to set the car’s electrical system

in key position 0.

3. Within 3 seconds, move the right stalk switch

up and hold it in position for

approx. 1 second.

> The wipers then move to standing straight

up.

Wiper blades in service position.

The wipers return to their starting position when

In order to change, clean or lift the wiper blades

you briefly press the START/STOP ENGINE

button (key position I) or when the car is started.

(for scraping off ice from the windscreen, for

example) they must be in service position.

8 Not required in cars with keyless start and lock system.

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IMPORTANT

If the wiper arms in service position have

been folded up from the windscreen, they

must be folded back down onto the wind-

screen before the wipers are activated. This is

to avoid scraping the paint on the bonnet.

Replacing the wiper blades

Slide in the new wiper blade until a "click" is

heard.

NOTE

When replacing the wiper blades, note that

they have different lengths. The blade on the

driver's side is longer than on the passenger

side.

Fold up the wiper arm when it is in service

position. Press the button located on the

WARNING

wiper blade mounting and pull straight out

parallel with the wiper arm.

Check that the blade is firmly installed.

If the car is equipped with airbag Pedestrian

Airbag Volvo recommends that the wiper arms

4. Fold the wiper arm back towards the wind-

should be genuine parts and that only genu-

ine parts are used for them.

screen.

The wipers return to their starting position when

you briefly press the START/STOP ENGINE

button (key position I) or when the car is started.

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Replacing the wiper blades, rear

Washer fluid - filling

IMPORTANT

window

Washer fluid is used for cleaning the headlamps

Check the blades regularly. Neglected main-

and windows. Washer fluid with antifreeze must

tenance shortens the service life of the wiper

be used when the temperature is below freezing

blades.

point.

Related information

• Washer fluid - filling (p. 363)

1. Fold out the wiper arm.

2. Grip the inner section of the blade (by the

arrow).

3. Turn anticlockwise to use the blade's end

Topping up the washer fluid takes place by open-

position against the wiper arm as a lever to

ing the blue cap.

detach the blade more easily.

The windscreen and headlamp washers share a

4. Press the new wiper blade into position.

common reservoir.

Check that it is firmly installed.

NOTE

5. Move the wiper arm back to its original posi-

tion.

When there is approx. 1 litre of washer fluid

remaining in the reservoir, a message to top

Cleaning

up the washer fluid will be shown in the com-

For cleaning wiper blades and windscreen, see

bined instrument panel, together with the

Car wash (p. 378).

symbol

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Prescribed grade: Washer fluid recommended

Starter battery - general

IMPORTANT

by Volvo - with frost protection during cold

The starter battery is used to drive the starter

weather and below freezing point.

When replacing the starter battery in cars

motor and other electrical equipment in the car.

with the Start/Stop function, a battery of

The starter battery is a traditional 12 V battery.

EFB⁹ type or stronger must be installed.

IMPORTANT

The service life and function of the starter battery

When replacing the support battery, a battery

Use Volvo genuine washer fluid or equivalent

is influenced by factors such as the number of

of AGM¹⁰ type must be fitted.

with a recommended pH of between 6 and 8,

in working dilution (e.g. 1:1 with neutral

starts, discharging, driving style, driving condi-

tions, climatic conditions etc.

water).

IMPORTANT

• Never disconnect the starter battery when

If the starter battery is replaced, make sure

the engine is running.

IMPORTANT

you replace it with a battery with the same

•

Check that the cables to the starter battery

cold starting capacity and type as the original

Use washer fluid with antifreeze when the

are correctly connected and properly tight-

temperature is below freezing to avoid the

battery (see the label on the battery).

ened.

fluid freezing inside the pump, reservoir and

The following table shows specifications for the

hoses.

starter battery.

NOTE

• When replacing the battery, the size of

Volume:

Voltage (V)

the new battery must correspond with the

• Cars with headlamp washing: 5.5 litres.

dimensions of the original battery.

Cold start capacity^A - CCA

• Cars without headlamp washing: 3.2 litres.

720

(A)

Related information

Size , L×W×H (mm)

278×175×190

• Wiper blades (p. 361)

Capacity (Ah)

• Wipers and washers (p. 102)

A According to EN standard.

• Bonnet - opening and closing (p. 347)

B Cold Cranking Amperes.

9 Enhanced Flooded Battery.

10 Absorbed Glass Mat.

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WARNING

IMPORTANT

NOTE

• The battery can generate oxyhydrogen

If the following instruction is not observed

The life of the battery is shortened if it

gas, which is highly explosive. A spark can

then the energy saving function for infotain-

becomes discharged repeatedly.

be formed if a jump lead is connected

ment system may be temporarily disengaged,

The life of the battery is affected by several

incorrectly, and this can be enough for

and/or the message in the combined instru-

factors, including driving conditions and cli-

the battery to explode.

ment panel's information display about the

mate. Battery starting capacity decreases

starter battery's state of charge may be tem-

• The battery contains sulphuric acid, which

gradually with time and therefore needs to be

can cause serious burns.

porarily inapplicable, following the connection

recharged if the car is not used for a longer

of an external battery or battery charger:

time or when it is only driven short distances.

• If sulphuric acid comes into contact with

eyes, skin or clothing, flush with large

• The negative battery terminal on the car's

Extreme cold further limits starting capacity.

quantities of water. If acid splashes into

starter battery must never be used for

To maintain the battery in good condition, at

the eyes - seek medical attention imme-

connecting an external battery or battery

least 15 minutes of driving/week is recom-

diately.

charger - only the car chassis may be

mended or that the battery is connected to a

used as the grounding point.

battery charger with automatic trickle charg-

See Jump starting (p. 271) for a description

ing.

IMPORTANT

of how the cable clamps must be attached.

A battery that is kept fully charged has a

When charging the starter battery or the sup-

maximum service life.

port battery (p. 367), only use a modern bat-

tery charger with controlled charging voltage.

Fast charging function must not be used

Related information

since it may damage the battery.

• Battery - symbols (p. 366)

• Starter battery - replacement (p. 366)

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Battery - symbols

Avoid sparks and naked

Starter battery - replacement

There are information and warning symbols on

flames.

The starter battery should be replaced by an

the batteries.

authorised workshop.

Symbols on the batteries

Volvo recommends that you allow an authorised

workshop to replace the batteries - an authorised

Use protective goggles.

Volvo workshop is recommended.

Risk of explosion.

For more information on the car's starter battery,

see Starter battery - general (p. 364) and Jump

starting (p. 271).

Further information in the

owner's manual for the car.

Must be taken for recycling.

Store the battery out of the

reach of children.

NOTE

An expended starter battery or support bat-

tery must be recycled in an environmentally

safe manner since it contains lead.

The battery contains corro-

sive acid.

Related information

• Starter battery - general (p. 364)

• Battery - Start/Stop (p. 367)

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Battery - Start/Stop

150×90×106^C

NOTE

Cars with Start/Stop function, in addition to the

Size , L×W×H (mm)

150×90×130^D

• The higher the current take-off in the car,

starter battery, are equipped with a support bat-

the more the alternator must be working

tery.

8^C

and the batteries charging = Increased

Capacity (Ah)

Cars with the Start/Stop function are equipped

fuel consumption.

10^D

with two 12 V batteries - one extra powerful

• When the capacity of the starter battery

starter battery for starting and one support bat-

A According to EN standard.

has fallen below the lowest permissible

B Cold Cranking Amperes.

tery that helps during the Start/Stop function's

C Manual gearbox in combination with Start/Stop function that

level then the Start/Stop function is dis-

starting sequence.

only auto-stops when the car is completely stationary.

engaged.

D Others.

For more information on the Start/Stop function,

see Start/Stop* (p. 279).

Temporarily reduced Start/Stop function due to

IMPORTANT

high current take-off means:

For more information on the car's starter battery,

When replacing the starter battery in cars

see Jump starting (p. 271).

with the Start/Stop function, a battery of

• The engine starts automatically¹³ without the

EFB¹¹ type or stronger must be installed.

driver depressing the clutch pedal (manual

The following table shows specifications for the

gearbox).

support battery.

When replacing the support battery, a battery

• The engine starts automatically without the

of AGM12 type must be fitted.

Voltage (V)

driver lifting his/her foot off the foot brake

pedal (automatic gearbox).

Cold start capacity^A - CCA^B

120^C

(A)

170^D

11 Enhanced Flooded Battery.

12 Absorbed Glass Mat.

13 Automatic starting can only take place if the gear lever is in neutral position.

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* Option/accessory.

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Location of the batteries

IMPORTANT

NOTE

If the following instruction is not observed

If the starter battery has been discharged so

then the Start/Stop function may temporarily

much that the car has no normal electrical

cease to work after the connection of an

functions and the engine is then jump-started

external battery or battery charger:

with an external battery or a battery charger,

the Start/Stop function will continue to be

• The negative battery terminal on the car's

activated. If the Start/Stop function then

starter battery must never be used for

auto-stops the engine shortly after, there is a

connecting an external battery or battery

great risk that engine auto-start will fail due

charger - only the car chassis may be

to insufficient battery capacity, because the

used as the grounding point.

battery has not had the opportunity to

See Jump starting (p. 271) for a description

recharge.

of how the cable clamps must be attached.

If the car has been jump-started, or if there is

Starter battery¹⁴

insufficient time to charge the battery with a

Support battery

battery charger, the recommendation is to

temporarily deactivate the Start/Stop function

The support battery normally requires no more

until the battery has been recharged by the

service than the normal starter battery. A work-

car. In an outside temperature of +15 °C, the

shop should be contacted in the event of ques-

battery needs to be charged for at least

tions or problems - an authorised Volvo workshop

1 hour by the car. In a lower outside tempera-

is recommended.

ture, the charging time may increase to

3-4 hours. The recommendation is to charge

the battery using an external battery charger.

For more information on charging the starter

battery, see Starter battery - general (p. 364).

Related information

• Battery - symbols (p. 366)

14 See Starter battery - general (p. 364) for a detailed description of the starter battery.

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Electrical system

Fuses - general

Location of central electrical units

The electrical system is single-pole and uses the

All electrical functions and components are pro-

chassis and engine casing as a conductor.

tected by a number of fuses in order to protect

the car's electrical system from damage by short

The car has a voltage-regulated AC alternator.

circuiting or overloading.

The size, type and performance of the starter bat-

If an electrical component or function does not

tery depend on the car's equipment and function.

work, it may be because the component's fuse

was temporarily overloaded and failed. If the

IMPORTANT

same fuse fails repeatedly then there is a fault in

If the starter battery is replaced, make sure

the circuit. Volvo recommends that you visit an

you replace it with a battery with the same

authorised Volvo workshop for checking.

cold starting capacity and type as the original

Changing

battery (see the label on the battery).

1. Look in the fuse diagram to locate the fuse.

Fuse box locations in a left-hand drive car. In a

right-hand drive car the fuse box under the glove-

2. Pull out the fuse and check from the side to

Related information

box changes sides.

see whether the curved wire has blown.

• Starter battery - replacement (p. 366)

Engine compartment

3. If this is the case, replace it with a new fuse

• Starter battery - general (p. 364)

of the same colour and amperage.

Under the glovebox

WARNING

Under the right-hand front seat

Never use a foreign object or a fuse with an

amperage higher than that specified when

Related information

replacing a fuse. This could cause significant

• Fuses - in engine compartment (p. 370)

damage to the electrical system and possibly

• Fuses - under glovebox (p. 373)

lead to fire.

• Fuses - under the right-hand front seat

(p. 376)

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Fuses - in engine compartment

Fuses in the engine compartment protect engine

and brake functions, amongst other things.

On the inside of the cover there are tweezers that

Removing the covers

Fold out the locking catches that are fit-

facilitate the procedure for the removal and fitting

ted on the sides of the cover on the starter

of fuses.

battery.

The fuse box also provides space for several

Lift the cover straight up.

spare fuses.

Replacing fuses

The fuses can be accessed following the removal

of the cover fitted on the starter battery and the

cover for the electrical distribution unit.

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Positions

Function

A^A

The label on the inside of the cover shows the

positions of the fuses.

Windscreen wipers

•

Fuses 7-18 and 46 are of the "JCASE" type

Central electronic module, refer-

and should be replaced by a workshop¹⁵.

ence voltage, support battery

•

Fuses 19-45 and 47-48 are of "Mini Fuse"

Horn

type.

Brake light

Function

A^A

Fold out the locking catch that is fitted on

ABS pump

the side of the electrical distribution unit.

ABS valves

Headlamp control

Rotate the cover upward until the lock

lugs (1) are released.

Internal relay coils

Headlamp washers*

Ventilation fan

12 V socket, tunnel console front

Transmission control module

Primary fuse for fuses 32-36

12 V socket, tunnel console rear

Heated windscreen, right-hand

side*

Fold the cover toward the engine to access

Engine Control Module (ECM)

the fuses.

Power seat, right*

Refitting the covers

Heated windscreen, left-hand side*

Reinstall the parts in reverse order.

Lambda-sonds; Relay coil in relay

Parking heater*

for cooling fan

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* Option/accessory.

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Function

A^A

Function

A^A

Vacuum regulators; Valves; Control

module, radiator roller cover; Con-

trol module, spoiler roller cover

(diesel); Compressor A/C; Solenoid

Collision warning system

for engine oil pump; Cooling valve

for climate control system (diesel);

Accelerator pedal sensor

Glow control module (diesel); Relay

coils in relays for Start/Stop func-

tions

EGR valve (diesel); EVAP valve

(petrol); Engine control module;

Coolant pump (when no parking

Thermostat for engine cooling sys-

heater is available)

tem (petrol); Cooling pump for EGR

(diesel)

A Ampere

Ignition coils (petrol)

Related information

•

Fuses - under glovebox (p. 373)

Diesel filter heater (diesel)

•

Fuses - under the right-hand front seat

Engine Control Module (ECM)

(p. 376)

ABS

Engine control module; Transmis-

7.5

sion control module; Airbags

Headlamp levelling*

Electric control servo

Central electronic module

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Cover removal

Cover refitting

Function

A^A

Rear window wiper

Display in roof console (Seatbelt

reminder/Indicator for airbag on

the front passenger seat)

Interior lighting, Controls in roof

7.5

console for front reading lamps

and passenger compartment light-

ing; Power seats*

Power operated roller blind for

glass roof*

Take hold of the recess and pull until the

Guide in the lower lugs.

locking lugs in the lower edge of the cover

Rain sensor*; Dimming, interior

are released from the fuse box.

Turn the cover upwards until the upper lugs

rearview mirror*; Moisture sensor*

engage.

Remove the cover.

Collision warning system*

NOTE

Make sure that the upper locking lugs are

Unlocking, tailgate^B

A relatively large amount of tensile force is

seated properly in the grooves of the electri-

required to release the locking lugs at the top

cal distribution unit.

edge of the cover from the electrical distribu-

tion unit.

Positions

Reserve position 3, constant volt-

The fuses are of "Mini Fuse" type.

age

Steering lock

Function

A^A

Fuel pump

Combined instrument panel

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Function

A^A

Function

A^A

Central locking system, fuel filler

flap^C

flap^F

Climate panel

7.5

Unlocking, tailgate^G

Steering wheel module

7.5

Electric additional heater*; Button

7.5

seat heating rear*

Siren*; Data link connector OBDII

Airbags; Pedestrian airbag*

7.5

Main beam

Reserve position 4, constant volt-

7.5

age

Reversing lamp

7.5

Windscreen wipers^D; Rear wind-

screen wiper^D

A Ampere

B See also fuse 84.

Immobiliser

C See also fuse 83.

D See also fuse 82.

Reserve position 1, constant volt-

See also fuse 70.

age

G See also fuse 65.

Reserve position 2, constant volt-

Related information

age

• Fuses - in engine compartment (p. 370)

Movement detector for alarm*;

• Fuses - under the right-hand front seat

Remote receiver

(p. 376)

Windscreen wipers^E; Rear wind-

screen wiper^E

* Option/accessory.

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Fuses - under the right-hand front

seat

Fuses under the right-hand front seat protect the

infotainment system and seat heating, amongst

other things.

On the inside of the cover for the fuse box in

Positions

Function

A^A

the engine compartment there are tweezers

• Fuses 24-28 are of "JCASE" type and

that facilitate the procedure for the removal and

should be replaced by a workshop¹⁶.

fitting of fuses.

• Fuses 1-23 and 29-46 are of "Mini Fuse"

Keyless system*

The fuse box in the engine compartment also

type.

provides space for several spare fuses.

Door handles, keyless system*

Control panel, left front door

16 An authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.

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Function

A^A

Function

A^A

Function

A^A

Control panel, right front door

Control panel, left rear door

Seat heating, rear right*

Control panel, right rear door

Trailer socket 2*

Seat heating, rear left*

Primary fuse for fuses 12-16: Info-

Audio control unit (amplifier)*

AWD control module*

tainment

Power seat, left*

Trailer socket 1*

Rear window defroster

Internal relay coil

Audio control module (amplifier)*,

signal for diagnosis; Audio control

BLIS*

module or Control module Sensus^B;

Infotainment control module or

Parking assistance*

Screen^B; Digital radio*; TV*

Parking camera*

Telematics*; Bluetooth*

A Ampere

B Certain model variants.

12 V socket, cargo area

Related information

Seat heating, front driver's side

• Fuses - in engine compartment (p. 370)

Seat heating, front passenger side

• Fuses - under glovebox (p. 373)

* Option/accessory.

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Car wash

WARNING

NOTE

The car should be washed as soon as it

Always have the engine cleaned by a work-

The car must only be washed by hand over

becomes dirty. Wash the car in a car wash with

shop. There is a risk of fire if the engine is hot.

the first few months. This is because the paint

oil separator. Use car shampoo.

is more delicate when it is new.

Handwashing

IMPORTANT

•

Remove bird droppings from the paintwork

High-pressure washing

Dirty headlamps have impaired functionality.

as soon as possible. Bird droppings contain

When using high-pressure washing, use sweep-

Clean them regularly, when refuelling for

chemicals that affect and discolour paintwork

ing movements and make sure that the nozzle

example.

very quickly. An authorised Volvo workshop is

does not come closer than 30 cm to the surface

recommended for the removal of any discol-

Do not use any corrosive cleaning agents or

of the car (the distance applies to all exterior

oration.

cleaning agents with a pH value lower than

parts). Do not spray directly onto the locks.

•

Hose down the underbody.

3.5 or higher than 11.5. Use water and a non-

scratching sponge.

Testing the brakes

•

Rinse the entire car until the dissolved dirt

has been removed so as to reduce the risk of

WARNING

scratches from washing. Do not spray directly

NOTE

onto the locks.

Always test the brakes after washing the car,

Outside lighting such as headlamps and rear

including the parking brake, to ensure that

•

If necessary, use cold degreasing agent on

lamps may temporarily have condensation on

moisture and corrosion do not attack the

very dirty surfaces. Note that in this case, the

the inside of the lens. This is normal, all exte-

brake linings and reduce braking perform-

surfaces must not be hot from the sun!

rior lighting is designed to withstand this.

ance.

•

Wash using a sponge, car shampoo and

Condensation is normally vented out of the

plenty of lukewarm water.

lamp housing when the lamp has been

Lightly depress the brake pedal now and then

switched on for a time.

when driving long distances in rain or slush. The

•

Clean the wiper blades with a lukewarm soap

solution or car shampoo.

heat from the friction causes the brake linings to

Automatic car washes

warm up and dry. Do the same thing after starting

•

Dry the car using a clean, soft chamois or a

in very damp or cold weather.

water scraper. If you avoid allowing drops of

An automatic car wash is a simple and quick way

of washing the car, but it cannot reach every-

water to dry in strong sunlight, you reduce

Wiper blades

the risk of water drying stains which may

where. Handwashing the car is recommended for

Asphalt, dust and salt residue on wiper blades, as

need to be polished out.

achieving optimum results.

well as insects, ice etc. on the windscreen, impair

the service life of wiper blades.

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For cleaning:

IMPORTANT

- Set the wiper blades to the service position;

Avoid washing the car with cleaning agent

see Wiper blades (p. 361).

with a pH value lower than 3.5 or higher than

11.5. This may result in discolouration of ano-

NOTE

dised aluminium parts such as roof rack and

around the side windows.

Wash the wiper blades and windscreen regu-

larly with lukewarm soap solution or car

Never use metal polishing agent on anodised

shampoo.

aluminium parts, this can result in discoloura-

tion and destroy the surface treatment.

Do not use any strong solvents.

Rims

Exterior plastic, rubber and trim

Parts that should be washed using a cleaning agent with

Only use rim cleaning agent recommended by

components

a pH value between 3.5 and 11.5.

Volvo.

A special cleaning agent available from Volvo

dealers is recommended for the cleaning and

IMPORTANT

After washing, discolouration at the base of the

care of coloured plastic parts, rubber and trim

spokes may remain due to metal dust from the

Avoid waxing and polishing on plastic and

components, such as glossy trim mouldings.

brake discs attaching in the wheel rim's paint.

rubber.

When using such a cleaning agent the instruc-

Paint cleaner works in many cases, with very fine

tions must be followed carefully.

When using degreasant on plastic and rubber,

polishing using a soft cloth.

only rub with light pressure if it is necessary.

The frames around the side windows, the car's

Strong rim cleaning agents can damage the sur-

Use a soft washing sponge.

roof rails and the door frames at the windows*

face and cause stains on chrome-plated alumi-

are produced in anodised aluminium. This means

Polishing glossy trim mouldings could wear

nium rims.

that they should only be washed using a cleaning

away or damage the glossy surface layer.

Related information

agent with a pH value between 3.5 and 11.5.

Polishing agent that contains abrasive must

This is in order to avoid discolouration.

•

Polishing and waxing (p. 380)

not be used.

• Cleaning the interior (p. 381)

• Water and dirt-repellent coating (p. 380)

* Option/accessory.

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

Polishing and waxing

Water and dirt-repellent coating

IMPORTANT

Polish and wax the car if the paintwork is dull or

The windows are treated with a surface coating

Only paint treatment recommended by Volvo

to give the paintwork extra protection.

that improves visibility in difficult weather condi-

should be used. Other treatment such as pre-

tions.

The car does not need to be polished until it is

serving, sealing, protection, lustre sealing or

at least one year old. However, the car can be

similar could damage the paintwork. Paint-

Water and dirt-repellent coating*

waxed during this time. Do not polish or wax the

work damage caused by such treatments is

There is natural wear of the water-

car in direct sunlight.

not covered by Volvo warranty.

repellent coating.

Wash and dry the car thoroughly before you

Maintenance:

begin polishing or waxing. Clean off asphalt and

Related information

•

Never use products such as car wax,

tar stains using tar remover or white spirit. More

•

Car wash (p. 378)

degreaser or similar on glass surfaces as this

stubborn stains can be removed using fine rub-

could ruin their water-repellent properties.

bing paste designed for car paintwork.

•

Take care when cleaning so as not to dam-

Polish first with a polish and then wax with liquid

age the glass surface.

or solid wax. Follow the instructions on the pack-

aging carefully. Many preparations contain both

•

To avoid damaging glass surfaces when

polish and wax.

removing ice - only use plastic ice scrapers.

•

Treatment with a special finishing agent

IMPORTANT

available from Volvo dealers is recommended

in order to maintain the water-repellent prop-

Avoid waxing and polishing on plastic and

erties on the side windows. This should be

rubber.

used first after three years and then each

When using degreasant on plastic and rubber,

year.

only rub with light pressure if it is necessary.

Use a soft washing sponge.

IMPORTANT

Polishing glossy trim mouldings could wear

Do not use a metal ice scraper to remove ice

away or damage the glossy surface layer.

from the windows. Use the heating to remove

Polishing agent that contains abrasive must

ice from the door mirrors; see Windows and

not be used.

door mirrors - heating (p. 107).

380

* Option/accessory.

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