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Cleaning interior plastic, metal and wood
parts (p. 617)

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Cleaning the seatbelts

Use cleaning agents and car care products
recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly, and
deal with stains straight away. Vacuuming is
important prior to using cleaning agents.

Use water and a synthetic detergent. A special
textile cleaning agent is available from Volvo
retailers. Ensure that the seatbelt is dry before
allowing it to retract.

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Cleaning floor mats and inlay mats

Use cleaning agents and car care products
recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly, and
deal with stains straight away. Vacuuming is
important prior to using cleaning agents.

Remove inlaid carpets for separate cleaning of
the floor carpet and the inlaid carpets. Each
inlay mat is secured with pins.

1. Remove the inlay mat by taking hold of

the inlay mat at each pin and lifting the
mat straight up.

2. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove dust and

dirt.

The inlay mats must not be swung around
without care or hit against objects to
remove dirt since this can crack the inlay
mats.

3. A special textile cleaner is recommended

for stains on the floor mat after vacuum-
ing. Use cleaning agent recommended by
Volvo.

4. After cleaning, fit the inlay mat in place by

pressing it in at each pin.

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WARNING

Only use one inlaid mat at each seat, and

check before setting off that the mat by the

driver's seat is firmly affixed and secured in

the pins so that it does not get caught

adjacent to and under the pedals.

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Cleaning leather upholstery

Use cleaning agents and car care products
recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly, and
deal with stains straight away. Vacuuming is
important prior to using cleaning agents.

Volvo's leather upholstery

is treated to pre-

serve its original appearance.

Leather upholstery

is a natural product that

changes and acquires a beautiful patina over
time. Regular cleaning and treatment are
required in order that the properties and col-
ours of the leather shall be preserved. Volvo
offers a comprehensive product, Volvo Leather
Care KitWipes, for cleaning and treatment of
leather upholstery. The protective outer layer
of the leather is preserved when this is used
according to the instructions.

To achieve results that are as good as possi-
ble, Volvo recommends cleaning and applica-
tion of the protective cream one to four times
per year (or more frequently if required). Volvo
Leather Care Kit/Wipes is available from Volvo
dealers.

Cleaning the leather upholstery

1. Apply the leather cleaner to a damp

sponge and squeeze until a foam is cre-
ated.

2. Use the sponge on the stain in a circular

motion.

3. Thoroughly dampen the stain using the

sponge, allow the sponge to absorb the
stain without scrubbing.

4. Wipe the stain with a soft cloth and allow

the leather to dry thoroughly.

Protecting the leather upholstery

1. Apply a small amount of leather protective

agent to a cloth and then apply it to the
leather in light circular motions.

2. Allow to dry for about 20 minutes.

> Protecting the leather upholstery

makes it more resistant to the stresses
from the sun's UV radiation.

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Cleaning the leather steering

wheel

Use cleaning agents and car care products
recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly, and
deal with stains straight away. Vacuuming is
important prior to using cleaning agents.

Leather needs to breathe. Never cover the
leather steering wheel with protective plastic.
We recommend Volvo Leather Care Kit/Wipes
for cleaning the leather steering wheel. First
remove dirt, dust, etc. with a damp sponge or
cloth.

Sharp objects, e.g. rings, can damage the
leather on the steering wheel.

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Cleaning interior plastic, metal and

wood parts

Use cleaning agents and car care products
recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly, and
deal with stains straight away.

A fibrillated fibre or microfibre cloth, lightly
moistened with water, available from Volvo
dealers, is recommended for cleaning interior
parts and surfaces.

Do not scrape or rub stains. Never use strong
stain removers, either.

Do not use solvent that contains alcohol
when cleaning the glass for the driver dis-
play.

Keep in mind that high gloss surfaces are
easily scratched. Clean these surfaces with
a clean, dry microfibre cloth using small,
circular motions. If needed, dampen the
microfibre cloth with a little clean water.

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Cleaning the exterior

The car should be washed as soon as it
becomes dirty. This means that the car is eas-
ier to clean since the dirt does not attach as
firmly. It also reduces the risk of scratches
and keeps the car fresh. Perform the cleaning
in a car wash with oil separator. Use car
shampoo that is recommended by Volvo.

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Polishing and waxing

Polish and wax the car if the paintwork is dull
or to give the paintwork extra protection. The
car does not need to be polished until it is at
least one year old. However, the car can be
waxed during this time. Do not polish or wax
the car in direct sunlight, the surface being
polished should be a maximum of 45 °C
(113 °F).

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Wash and dry the car thoroughly before
you begin polishing or waxing. Clean off
asphalt and tar stains using tar remover or
white spirit. More stubborn stains can be
removed using fine rubbing paste
designed for car paintwork. Use cleaning
agent recommended by Volvo.

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Polish first with a polish and then wax
with liquid or solid wax. Follow the
instructions on the packaging carefully.
Many preparations contain both polish
and wax.

Avoid waxing and polishing on plastic and
rubber.

When using degreasant on plastic and rub-
ber, only rub with light pressure if it is nec-
essary. Use a soft washing sponge.

Polishing glossy trim mouldings could
wear away or damage the glossy surface
layer.

Polishing agent that contains abrasive
must not be used.

Use cleaning agent recommended by
Volvo. Other treatment such as preserving,
sealing, protection, lustre sealing or similar
could damage the paintwork. Paintwork
damage caused by such treatments is not
covered by Volvo warranty.

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Handwashing

The car should be washed as soon as it
becomes dirty. This means that the car is eas-
ier to clean since the dirt does not attach as
firmly. It also reduces the risk of scratches
and keeps the car fresh. Carry out cleaning in
a cleaning area with an oil separator, and use
car shampoo. Use cleaning agents and car
care products recommended by Volvo.

Important points to remember when
handwashing the car

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Avoid washing the car in direct sunlight.
This can cause the detergent or wax to dry
and have an abrasive effect.

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Remove bird droppings from the paint-
work as soon as possible. They contain
substances that damage and discolour
paintwork very quickly. For example, use
soft paper or sponge soaked in plenty of
water. An authorised Volvo workshop is
recommended for the removal of any dis-
colouration.

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Wash the underbody, including wheel
housings and bumpers.

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Rinse the entire car until the dissolved dirt
has been removed so as to reduce the risk
of scratches from washing. Do not spray
directly onto the locks.

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If necessary, use cold degreasing agent on
very dirty surfaces. Note that in this case,
the surfaces must not be hot from the sun.

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

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Clean the wiper blades with a lukewarm
soap solution or car shampoo.

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Dry the car using a clean, soft chamois or
a water scraper. If you avoid allowing
drops of water to dry in strong sunlight,
you reduce the risk of water drying stains
which may need to be polished out.

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After the car has been washed, tar from
asphalt may remain. Use tar remover that
is recommended by Volvo to get rid of the
last spots.

WARNING

Always have the engine cleaned by a work-

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

hot.

Dirty headlamps have impaired functional-
ity. Clean them regularly, e.g. when refuel-
ling.

Do not use any corrosive cleaning agents
but use water and a non-scratching
sponge instead.

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Outside lighting such as headlamps and
rear lamps may temporarily have conden-
sation on the inside of the lens. This is nor-
mal, all exterior lighting is designed to
withstand this. Condensation is normally
vented out of the lamp housing when the
lamp has been switched on for a time.

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Make sure that the panoramic roof

and sun visor are closed before wash-
ing the car.

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Never use polishing agent with abra-
sive properties on the panoramic roof.

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Never use wax on the rubber mould-
ings around the panoramic roof.

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

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Automatic parking brake activation setting
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Automatic car wash

The car should be washed as soon as it
becomes dirty. The longer the car is left dirty,
the more difficult it will be to get it com-
pletely clean and there is a risk of scratching
the paintwork.

Washing the car in an automatic car wash is a
simple and quick way of getting it clean, but it
cannot reach everywhere. Volvo recommends
washing your car by hand or using an auto-
matic car wash supplemented with washing
by hand.

Volvo recommends that the car is not
washed in an automatic car wash during
the first few months (this is because the
paintwork has not fully hardened).

Before driving the car into an automatic car
wash, deactivate the functions for auto-
matic braking when stationary and auto-
matic parking brake application. If these
functions are not deactivated, the brake
system will jam when the car is stationary
and the car will not be able to move.

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For car washes where the car is pulled for-
ward with rolling wheels, the following
applies:

1. Before washing the car, make sure that

the automatic rain sensor is deacti-
vated, otherwise there is the risk of it
starting and damaging the wiper arms.

2. Make sure that the door mirrors are

retracted, any auxiliary lamps secured,
antennas retracted or removed, other-
wise they risk being damaged by the
automatic car wash.

3. Drive into the car wash.
4. Switch off the "Automatic braking at

standstill" function using the button
on the tunnel console.

5. Switch off the "Automatic parking

brake application" function via the top
view of the centre display.

6. Switch off the engine by pressing the

start button next to the steering wheel.
Hold the button depressed for at least
2 seconds.

The car is ready for the car wash.

The system will automatically switch to

mode unless the above step is followed.
The wheels are locked in

mode, which

they should not be when putting the car
through an automatic car wash.

Be aware that if the car has the keyless
locking and unlocking function

, the car

can be locked/unlocked when the car is
being washed if the remote control key is
within range.

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Automatic parking brake activation setting
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Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces

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High-pressure washing

The car should be washed as soon as it
becomes dirty. The longer the car is left dirty,
the more difficult it will be to get it com-
pletely clean and there is a risk of scratching
the paintwork. Wash the car in a car wash
with oil separator. Use car shampoo that is
recommended by Volvo.

When using high-pressure washing, use
sweeping movements and make sure that the
nozzle does not come closer than 30 cm
(13 in.) to the surface of the car. Do not spray
directly onto the locks.

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Cleaning the wiper blades

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

When cleaning, set the wiper blades in service
position.

Wash the wiper blades and windscreen
regularly with a lukewarm soap solution or
car shampoo. Do not use any strong sol-
vents.

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Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber

and trim components

A special cleaning agent available from Volvo
dealers is recommended for the cleaning and
care of coloured plastic parts, rubber and trim
components, e.g. glossy trim mouldings.
When using such a cleaning agent the instruc-
tions must be followed carefully.

Avoid washing the car with detergent with a
pH value below 3.5 or above 11.5. This can
cause discolouration of anodised aluminium
components

, as illustrated. We advise

against use of abrasive polishing agents, as
illustrated.

Parts that should be washed using a cleaning agent

with a pH value between 3.5 and 11.5.

Avoid waxing and polishing on plastic and
rubber.

When using degreasant on plastic and rub-
ber, only rub with light pressure if it is nec-
essary. Use a soft washing sponge.

Polishing glossy trim mouldings could
wear away or damage the glossy surface
layer.

Polishing agent that contains abrasive
must not be used.

Avoid washing the car with cleaning agent
with a pH value lower than 3.5 or higher
than 11.5. This may result in discolouration
of anodised aluminium parts such as roof
rack and around the side windows.

Never use metal polishing agent on ano-
dised aluminium parts, this can result in
discolouration and destroy the surface
treatment.

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Cleaning wheel rims

The car should be washed as soon as it
becomes dirty. The longer the car is left dirty,
the more difficult it will be to get it com-
pletely clean and there is a risk of scratching
the paintwork. Perform the cleaning in a car
wash with oil separator. Use car shampoo
that is recommended by Volvo.

Use rim cleaning agent recommended by
Volvo.

Strong rim cleaning agents can damage the
surface and cause stains on chrome-plated
aluminium rims.

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Rustproofing

The car has protection against corrosion.

Anti-corrosion protection for the body consists
of metallic protective coatings on the sheet
metal, a high-quality painting process, corro-
sion-protected and minimised metal overlap,
and shielding plastic components, abrasion
protection and supplemental rust inhibitor on
exposed areas. In the chassis, exposed com-
ponents of the wheel suspension are made of
corrosion-resistant cast aluminium.

Inspection and maintenance

The car's anti-corrosion protection normally
requires no maintenance, but a good way to
reduce the risk of corrosion is to keep the car
clean. Strong alkaline or acidic cleaning solu-
tions must be avoided on glossy trim compo-
nents. Any stone chips should be rectified as
soon as they are discovered.

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Touching up minor paintwork damage
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Car paintwork

The paintwork consists of several layers and
is an important part of the car's rustproofing,
and should therefore be checked regularly.

The most common types of paintwork dam-
age are stone chips, scratches, and marks on
the edges of wings, doors and bumpers. To
avoid the onset of rust, damaged paintwork
should be rectified immediately.

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Touching up minor paintwork

damage

Paint is an important part of the car's rust-
proofing and should therefore be checked
regularly. The most common types of paint-
work damage are stone chips, scratches, and
marks on e.g. the edges of wings, doors and
bumpers.

To avoid the onset of rust, damaged paintwork
should be rectified immediately.

When paint is repaired the surface must be
clean and dry. The temperature of the sur-
face should be at least 15 °C (59 °F).

Materials that may be needed

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Primer – a special adhesive primer in a
spray can is available for e.g. plastic-
coated bumpers.

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Basecoat and clearcoat - available in spray
cans or as touch-up pens/sticks

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Masking tape.

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Fine sand paper.

Applying touch-up paint to the
damaged surface

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

1. Apply a piece of masking tape over the

damaged surface. Then remove the tape
to remove any loose paint.

If the damage is down to the metal, use of
a primer is appropriate. In the event of
damage to a plastic surface, an adhesive
primer should be used to give better
results - spray into the lid of the spray can
and brush on thinly.

2. Before painting, gentle polishing using a

very fine polishing agent may be carried
out locally if required (e.g. if there are any
uneven edges). The surface is cleaned
thoroughly and left to dry.

3. Stir the primer well and apply using a fine

brush, a matchstick or similar. Finish off
with a basecoat and clearcoat once the
primer has dried.

For scratches, implement the same procedure
but mask around the damaged area to protect
the undamaged paintwork.

Touch-up pens and spray paints for touching
up paintwork are available from Volvo dealers.

Touching up minor paintwork damage
(p. 625)

If the stone chip has not penetrated down
to the meal and an undamaged layer of
paint remains in place, fill in with base coat
and clear coat as soon as the surface has
been cleaned.

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Follow the instructions that are included with the package for the touch-up pen/stick.

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Colour codes

Colour code

The decal for the colour code is positioned on
the car's right-hand door pillar between the
front and rear door and will be visible when
the right-hand rear door is opened.

Exterior colour code

Any secondary exterior colour code

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Replacing the wiper blade, rear

window

The wiper blades sweep water away from the
windscreen and rear window. Together with
washer fluid, they aim to clean the windows
and ensure visibility while driving. Wind-
screen and rear window wiper blades can be
replaced.

Replacing the wiper blade, rear
window

Lift the wiper arm from the window and pull the

lower section of the blade to the right.

Grip the centre of the wiper arm and lift it
from the windscreen to lock position.

There is a lock position at half extension
angle that may feel like resistance, this lock
prevents the arm from falling back against
the windscreen. The wiper arm must be
pulled past the lock for wiper blade
replacement.

Grip the lower part of the blade and pull to
the right until the blade loosens from the
arm.

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3. Press the new wiper blade into place. You

should hear a click. Check that it is firmly
installed.

4. Lower the wiper arm.

Check the blades regularly. Neglected
maintenance shortens the service life of
the wiper blades.

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Using automatic rear windscreen wiping
when reversing (p. 169)

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Using the rain sensor's memory function
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Using the rear window wiper and washer
(p. 168)

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Filling washer fluid (p. 629)

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Set the wiper blades in service position
(p. 628)

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Replacing windscreen wiper blades
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Using windscreen wipers (p. 165)

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Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 164)

Replacing windscreen wiper

blades

Fold up the wiper arm when it is in service
position. Service position is activated/
deactivated via the function view in the
centre display when the car is stationary
and the windscreen wipers are not on.
Press the button located on the wiper
blade mounting and pull straight out paral-
lel with the wiper arm.

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

3. Check that the blade is firmly installed.

4. Fold the wiper arm back towards the

windscreen.

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When replacing the wiper blades, note that
they have different lengths. The blade on
the driver's side is longer than on the pas-
senger side.

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Using the rear window wiper and washer
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Filling washer fluid (p. 629)

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Set the wiper blades in service position
(p. 628)

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Replacing the wiper blade, rear window
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Using windscreen wipers (p. 165)

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Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 164)

Set the wiper blades in service

position

In some situations, the windscreen's wiper
blades must be set in service position (verti-
cal position), e.g. when they shall be
replaced.

Wiper blades in service position.

In order to change, clean or lift the wiper
blades (e.g. for scraping off ice from the wind-
screen) they must be in service position.

Before placing the wiper blades in the
service position, make sure that they are
not frozen down.

Activating/deactivating service mode

Service mode can be activated/deactivated
when the car is stationary and the windscreen

wipers are not on. Service mode is activated/
deactivated via the function view in the centre
display:

Press the

Wiper Service

Position

button. The light

indicator in the button illumi-
nates when service mode is
activated. When activated,
the wipers move to the serv-
ice position. To deactivate the

service mode, press

Wiper Service Position

again. The light indicator in the button extin-
guishes when service mode is deactivated.

The wiper blades also exit the service position
if:

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Windscreen wiping is activated.

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Windscreen washing is activated.

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The rain sensor is activated.

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The car is driven away.

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 activation of wiping,
washing or the rain sensor, as well as
before driving. This is to avoid scraping the
paint on the bonnet.

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Using the rear window wiper and washer
(p. 168)

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Filling washer fluid (p. 629)

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Replacing windscreen wiper blades
(p. 627)

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Replacing the wiper blade, rear window
(p. 626)

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Using windscreen wipers (p. 165)

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Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 164)

Filling washer fluid

Washer fluid is used for cleaning the head-
lamps as well as the windscreen and rear
window. Washer fluid with antifreeze must
be used when the temperature is under the
freezing point.

Washer fluid is filled into the reservoir with the
blue cap. The reservoir is used for windscreen
washer, rear window washer and headlamp
washers

When approx. 1 litre (1 qt) of washer fluid
remains in the reservoir, the message

Washer fluid

Level low, refill

is shown in

the driver display, together with the
symbol.

Prescribed grade:

Washer fluid recom-

mended by Volvo – with frost protection dur-
ing cold weather and for temperatures below
freezing point.

Use Volvo genuine washer fluid or equiva-
lent with a recommended pH of between 6
and 8, in working dilution (e.g. 1:1 with
neutral water).

Use washer fluid with antifreeze when the
temperature is below freezing to avoid the
fluid freezing inside the pump, reservoir
and hoses.

Volume:

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Cars

with

headlamp washing: 5.5 litres

(5.8 qts).

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Cars

without

headlamp washing: 3.5

litres (3.7 qts).

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