Maintenance and service -> Cleaning the wiper blades for Your Volvo Xc90 SUV 2020

Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 629)

Wash the wiper blades and windshield

regularly with a lukewarm soap solution or

vehicle shampoo. Do not use strong sol-

vents.

Automatic car washes (p. 628)

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Cleaning the exterior (p. 625)

Polishing and waxing (p. 625)

Hand washing (p. 626)

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Automatic car washes (p. 628)

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Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber

and trim components

The vehicle should be washed as soon as it

becomes dirty. The longer the dirt remains,

the more difficult it will be to keep the vehicle

clean. It could also lead to paint damage.

Wash the vehicle in a car wash or garage

with an oil separator and use car washing

detergent.

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 care-

fully.

Components that should be washed with a cleaning

product with a pH value between 3.5 and 11.5.

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

aluminum surfaces* (as shown in the illustra-

tions below). Abrasive polishing agents are not

recommended for these areas (as shown in

the illustrations below).

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.

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Cleaning rims

Corrosion protection

Your vehicle is constructed with protection

against corrosion.

The vehicle should be washed as soon as it

becomes dirty. The longer the dirt remains,

the more difficult it will be to keep the vehicle

clean. It could also lead to paint damage.

Wash the vehicle in a car wash or garage

with an oil separator and use car washing

detergent.

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.

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 alumi-

num.

Never use metal polishing agent on ano-

dized aluminum components. This could

cause discoloration and destroy the sur-

face treatment.

Only use rim cleaning products recommended

by Volvo.

Strong rim cleaning agents could damage the

surface and stain the chromed aluminum rims.

Related information

Cleaning the exterior (p. 625)

Polishing and waxing (p. 625)

Hand washing (p. 626)

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Inspection and maintenance

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The corrosion protection does not normally

require maintenance, but keeping the vehicle

clean helps reduce the risk of corrosion. The

use of strong alkaline or acidic cleaning fluids

should be avoided on shiny body components.

Any stone chips in the paint should be

Cleaning the exterior (p. 625)

Polishing and waxing (p. 625)

Hand washing (p. 626)

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Automatic car washes (p. 628)

Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 629)

Automatic car washes (p. 628)

touched up as soon as they are discovered.

Related information

Cleaning the exterior (p. 625)

Polishing and waxing (p. 625)

Hand washing (p. 626)

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Automatic car washes (p. 628)

Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 629)

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Paintwork

Touching up minor paint damage

The paintwork consists of multiple layers. It is

an important part of the vehicle'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.

To help prevent corrosion, paint damage

should be rectified immediately.

The paintwork is an important part of the

vehicle'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.

To help prevent corrosion, paint damage

should be rectified immediately.

Touching up minor paint damage

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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).

(p. 632)

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Color codes (p. 633)

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Materials that might be needed

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

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spray cans or as a touch-up pen/stick²³

Masking tape.

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Fine-grain sandpaper.

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Follow the instructions on the packaging for the touch-up pen/stick carefully.

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2. Light sanding with a very fine-grained

sandpaper or similar may be required

before painting (e.g. if there are uneven

edges). Clean the area carefully and let it

dry.

Applying touch-up paint to a damaged

surface

Color codes

Color code

The color code decal is placed on the vehicle's

left-side door pillar (B-pillar) between the front

and rear doors and is visible when the left

front door is open.

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

procedure as above, but first mask off the sur-

rounding area to protect the undamaged paint.

Touch-up pens/sticks and spray paint are

available at Volvo retailers.

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.

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 sur-

face.

1. Place a strip of masking tape over the

damaged surface. Pull the tape off so that

any loose flakes of paint adhere to it.

Sample color code (1): US models.

Exterior color code

Secondary exterior color code (if applica-

ble)

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 bet-

ter results. Spray the primer into the lid of

the spray can and brush on thinly.

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Paintwork (p. 632)

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Color codes (p. 633)

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Changing rear window wipers

The wiper blades help remove water from the

windshield and rear window. Along with the

washer fluid, they are designed to clean the

glass and help improve visibility while driving.

The windshield and rear window wiper

blades can be replaced.

Sample color code (1): Canadian models.

Exterior color code

Lift the wiper arm from the window and pull the

lower section of the blade to the right.

Secondary exterior color code (if applica-

ble)

Grasp the center of the wiper blade and

lift it from the window to the stop posi-

tion.

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Paintwork (p. 632)

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Touching up minor paint damage (p. 632)

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When the wiper arm is halfway folded out,

it will stop in a locking position that helps

prevent the arm from falling back onto the

rear window. The wiper arm must be

pulled past the locking position stop in

order to change the wiper blade.

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 until it clicks

into place. Check to make sure the blade

is securely in place.

Raise the wiper arms to the service posi-

tion. Service position is activated/deacti-

vated via the function view in the center

display when the car is stationary and the

windshield wipers are not on. Press the

button on the wiper blade attachment and

pull the wiper blade straight out, parallel

with the wiper arm.

Replacing windshield wiper blades

The wiper blades help remove water from the

windshield and rear window. Along with the

washer fluid, they are designed to clean the

glass and help improve visibility while driving.

The windshield and rear window wiper

blades can be replaced.

4. Fold the wiper arm back toward the win-

dow.

Filling washer fluid (p. 637)

Check the blades regularly. Neglected

maintenance shortens the life of the

blades.

Slide in a new wiper blade until it clicks

into place.

3. Check to make sure the blade is securely

in place.

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4. Press the wiper blade back against the

windshield.

Using the rain sensor (p. 180)

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Using the windshield and headlight wash-

ers (p. 182)

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Wiper blades come in varying lengths

Using automatic rear window wiping

when backing up (p. 184)

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Using the rain sensor's memory function

(p. 181)

Using the rear window wiper/washer

(p. 183)

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Putting the wiper blades in service posi-

tion (p. 636)

Replacing windshield wiper blades

(p. 635)

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Using the windshield wipers (p. 179)

Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 179)

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Putting the wiper blades in service

position

The windshield wiper blades must be in the

service (vertical) position for certain opera-

tions, e.g. replacing the blades.

Activating/deactivating service

position

The service position can be activated/deacti-

vated when the vehicle is stationary and the

windshield wipers are switched off. Service

position is activated/deactivated via Function

view in the center display:

Filling washer fluid (p. 637)

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.

Related information

Tap the Wiper Service

Position button. The indica-

tor light in the button will illu-

minate when service position

is activated. The wipers will

Using the rain sensor (p. 180)

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Using the windshield and headlight wash-

ers (p. 182)

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Using automatic rear window wiping

when backing up (p. 184)

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move to the service position

when activated. To deactivate

the service position, tap Wiper Service

Position once. The indicator light in the but-

ton will go out when service position is deacti-

vated.

Using the rain sensor's memory function

(p. 181)

Using the rear window wiper/washer

(p. 183)

Windshield wipers in the service position.

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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

windshield).

Putting the wiper blades in service posi-

tion (p. 636)

Changing rear window wipers (p. 634)

Using the windshield wipers (p. 179)

Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 179)

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Before placing the wipers in service posi-

tion, ensure that they have not frozen to

the windshield.

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The wiper blades will also move out of the

service position if:

Using the windshield wipers (p. 179)

Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 179)

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Filling washer fluid

Washer fluid is used to keep the headlights,

windshield and rear window clean. Washer

fluid containing anti-freeze should be used in

very cold weather (below-freezing tempera-

tures).

The windshield wipers are turned on.

The windshield washers are turned on.

The rain sensor is activated.

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The vehicle begins moving.

If the wiper arms in service position are

raised from the windshield, they must be

folded back against the windscreen before

activating wiping, washing or rain sensor

as well as before departure. This is to pre-

vent scratching the paint on the hood.

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Using the rain sensor (p. 180)

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Fill washer fluid into the reservoir with the

blue cover. The reservoir is used for the wind-

shield washer, tailgate window washer and

headlight washer*

Using the windshield and headlight wash-

ers (p. 182)

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Using automatic rear window wiping

when backing up (p. 184)

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Using the rain sensor's memory function

(p. 181)

Filling washer fluid (p. 637)

When there is approximately 1 liter (1 qt) of

washer fluid remaining, the message

Washer fluid Level low, refill and the

Using the rear window wiper/washer

(p. 183)

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symbol will be displayed in the

instrument panel.

Replacing windshield wiper blades

(p. 635)

Changing rear window wipers (p. 634)

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|| Recommended grade: Washer fluid recom-

mended by Volvo, with frost protection during

cold weather and temperatures below the

freezing point.

Using the rain sensor's memory function

(p. 181)

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Using the rear window wiper/washer

(p. 183)

Putting the wiper blades in service posi-

tion (p. 636)

Replacing windshield wiper blades

Use Volvo's original washer fluid or an

equivalent fluid with the recommended pH

value between 6 and 8, diluted as recom-

mended, e.g. in a 1:1 solution with pH-neu-

tral water.

(p. 635)

Changing rear window wipers (p. 634)

Using the windshield wipers (p. 179)

Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 179)

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