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Cleaning wheel rims

Rustproofing

Car paintwork

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.

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.

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.

Use rim cleaning agent recommended by

Volvo.

Related information

Touching up minor paintwork damage

(p. 620)

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Strong rim cleaning agents can damage the

surface and cause stains on chrome-plated

aluminium rims.

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.

Colour codes (p. 621)

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Related information

Cleaning the exterior (p. 613)

Polishing and waxing (p. 613)

Handwashing (p. 614)

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Automatic car wash (p. 615)

High-pressure washing (p. 617)

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Cleaning the exterior (p. 613)

Polishing and waxing (p. 613)

Handwashing (p. 614)

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Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim

components (p. 618)

Cleaning wheel rims (p. 619)

Rustproofing (p. 619)

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Automatic car wash (p. 615)

High-pressure washing (p. 617)

Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 617)

Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim

components (p. 618)

Cleaning wheel rims (p. 619)

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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.

Touching up minor paintwork

damage

Applying touch-up paint to the

damaged surface

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.

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.

To avoid the onset of rust, damaged paintwork

should be rectified immediately.

For scratches, implement the same procedure

but mask around the damaged area to protect

the undamaged paintwork.

NOTE

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).

Touch-up pens and spray paints for touching

up paintwork are available from Volvo dealers.

If the damage has not reached down to the

metal, the touch-up paint can be applied

directly after the surface has been cleaned.

NOTE

Materials that may be needed

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.

1. Apply a piece of masking tape over the

damaged surface. Then remove the tape

to remove any loose paint.

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

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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.

cans or as touch-up pens/sticks¹⁹

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Masking tape.

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Related information

Fine sand paper.

Car paintwork (p. 619)

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Colour codes (p. 621)

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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

Replacing the wiper blade, rear

window

Replacing the wiper blade, rear

window

Colour code

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.

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.

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.

NOTE

Exterior colour code

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.

Any secondary exterior colour code

Related information

Car paintwork (p. 619)

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Touching up minor paintwork damage

(p. 620)

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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.

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.

Replacing windscreen wiper

blades

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.

4. Lower the wiper arm.

IMPORTANT

Check the blades regularly. Neglected

maintenance shortens the service life of

the wiper blades.

Slide in the new wiper blade until a "click"

is heard.

3. Check that the blade is firmly installed.

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4. Fold the wiper arm back towards the

windscreen.

Using the rain sensor (p. 166)

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Using windscreen and headlamp washers

(p. 167)

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The wiper blades are different lengths

Using automatic rear windscreen wiping

when reversing (p. 169)

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Using the rain sensor's memory function

(p. 167)

Using the rear window wiper and washer

(p. 168)

Filling washer fluid (p. 624)

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Set the wiper blades in service position

(p. 623)

Replacing windscreen wiper blades

(p. 622)

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Using windscreen wipers (p. 165)

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Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 164)

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wipers are not on. Service mode is activated/

deactivated via the function view in the centre

display:

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.

NOTE

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.

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-

Related information

Using the rain sensor (p. 166)

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ice position. To deactivate the

Using windscreen and headlamp washers

(p. 167)

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service mode, press Wiper Service Position

again. The light indicator in the button extin-

guishes when service mode is deactivated.

Using automatic rear windscreen wiping

when reversing (p. 169)

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Using the rain sensor's memory function

(p. 167)

The wiper blades also exit the service position

if:

Using the rear window wiper and washer

(p. 168)

Windscreen wiping is activated.

Windscreen washing is activated.

The rain sensor is activated.

The car is driven away.

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Wiper blades in service position.

Filling washer fluid (p. 624)

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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.

Set the wiper blades in service position

(p. 623)

IMPORTANT

Replacing the wiper blade, rear window

(p. 621)

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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.

IMPORTANT

Using windscreen wipers (p. 165)

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Before placing the wiper blades in the

service position, make sure that they are

not frozen down.

Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 164)

Activating/deactivating service mode

Service mode can be activated/deactivated

when the car is stationary and the windscreen

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Prescribed grade: Washer fluid recom-

mended by Volvo – with frost protection dur-

ing cold weather and for temperatures below

freezing point.

Related information

Filling washer fluid

Using the rain sensor (p. 166)

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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.

Using windscreen and headlamp washers

(p. 167)

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Using automatic rear windscreen wiping

when reversing (p. 169)

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IMPORTANT

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).

Using the rain sensor's memory function

(p. 167)

Using the rear window wiper and washer

(p. 168)

Filling washer fluid (p. 624)

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IMPORTANT

Replacing windscreen wiper blades

(p. 622)

Use washer fluid with antifreeze when the

temperature is below freezing to avoid the

fluid freezing inside the pump, reservoir

and hoses.

Replacing the wiper blade, rear window

(p. 621)

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Using windscreen wipers (p. 165)

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Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 164)

Washer fluid is filled into the reservoir with the

blue cap. The reservoir is used for windscreen

washer, rear window washer and headlamp

washers*.

Volume:

Cars with headlamp washing: 5.5 litres

(5.8 qts).

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Cars without headlamp washing: 3.5

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litres (3.7 qts).

NOTE

When approx. 1 litre (1 qt) of washer fluid

remains in the reservoir, the message

Washer fluid Level low, refill is shown in

Related information

Using the rain sensor (p. 166)

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Using windscreen and headlamp washers

(p. 167)

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the driver display, together with the

symbol.

Using automatic rear windscreen wiping

when reversing (p. 169)

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624

* Option/accessory.

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

Using the rain sensor's memory function

(p. 167)

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Using the rear window wiper and washer

(p. 168)

Set the wiper blades in service position

(p. 623)

Replacing windscreen wiper blades

(p. 622)

Replacing the wiper blade, rear window

(p. 621)

Using windscreen wipers (p. 165)

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Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 164)

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