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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Related information
Rustproofing
Cleaning the interior
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Car wash (p. 378)
The car received a thorough and complete rust-
Only use cleaning agents and car care products
proofing at the factory. Parts of the body are
recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly and
made of galvanised sheet metal. The underbody
treat stains at once for best results. Vacuuming
is protected by a wear-resistant anti-corrosion
is important prior to using cleaning agents.
compound. A thin, penetrating rustproofing fluid
was sprayed into the exposed members, cavi-
IMPORTANT
ties, closed sections and side doors.
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Certain items of coloured clothing (e.g.
dark jeans and suede garments) may
Inspection and maintenance
stain the upholstery. If this occurs, it is
The car's anti-corrosion protection does not nor-
important to clean and treat these parts
mally need to be maintained, but keeping the car
of the upholstery as soon as possible.
clean always helps to further reduce the risk of
corrosion. Strong alkaline or acidic cleaning solu-
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Never use strong solvents such as
tions must always be avoided on the glossy trim
washer fluid, pure petrol or white spirit to
components. Any stone chips should be rectified
clean the interior, since this may damage
as soon as they are discovered.
the upholstery as well as other interior
materials.
Related information
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Never spray the cleaning agent directly
• Paint damage (p. 383)
onto components that have electrical but-
tons and controls. Wipe them instead
using a moistened cloth containing the
cleaning agent.
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Sharp objects and Velcro may damage
the fabric upholstery.
Fabric upholstery and ceiling upholstery
Volvo offers a comprehensive fabric care product
for fabric upholstery and ceiling upholstery which,
when used in accordance with the instructions,
preserves the properties of the upholstery. The
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