MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
525
Related information
•Opening and closing the hood (p. 518)
• Engine compartment overview (p. 519)
Cleaning the exterior
The vehicle should be washed at regular inter- vals since dirt, dust, insects and tar spotsadhere to the paint and may cause damage. Tohelp prevent corrosion, it is particularly importantto wash the car frequently in the wintertime.
Hand washingThe following points should be kept in mind when washing and cleaning the car: • Avoid washing your car in direct sunlight. Doing so may cause detergents and wax todry out and become abrasive. To avoidscratching, use lukewarm water to soften thedirt before you wash with a soft sponge, andplenty of sudsy water.
• Bird droppings
: Remove from paintwork as
soon as possible. Otherwise the finish maybe permanently damaged.
• A car washing detergent can be used tofacilitate the softening of dirt and oil.
• Dry the car with a clean chamois andremember to clean the drain holes in thedoors and rocker panels.
• Tar spots can be removed with tar removerafter the car has been washed.
• A stiff-bristle brush and lukewarm soapywater can be used to clean the wiper blades.Frequent cleaning of the windshield andwiper blades improves visibility considerablyand also helps prolong the service life of thewiper blades. •
Wash off the dirt from the underside (wheelhousings, fenders, etc).
• In areas of high industrial fallout, more fre-quent washing is recommended.
CAUTION
• During high pressure washing, the spray mouthpiece must never be closer to thevehicle than 13" (30 cm). Do not sprayinto the locks.
• Dirt, snow, etc., on the headlights canreduce lighting capacity considerably.Clean the headlights regularly, for exam-ple when refueling.
Special laminated panoramic roof cau-
tions:
• Always close the laminated panoramicroof and sun shade before washing yourvehicle.
• Never use abrasive cleaning agents onthe laminated panoramic roof.
• Never use wax on the rubber sealsaround the laminated panoramic roof.
NOTE
When washing the car, remember to remove dirt from the drain holes in the doors and sills.
SPECIFICATIONS
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List of labelsVehicle Emission Control Information. (A )
US models, ( B) Canadian models. Your Volvo
is designed to meet all applicable emission standards, as evidenced by the certificationlabel on the underside of the hood. For fur-ther information regarding these regulations,please consult your Volvo retailer.
Engine oil. This label contains the recom-
mended engine oil specifications.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The
VIN plate is located on the top left surface of the dashboard. The Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) should always be quoted in allcorrespondence concerning your vehicle withthe retailer and when ordering parts.
Tire inflation pressures. This label indicates
the correct inflation pressures for the tires that were on the vehicle when it left the fac-tory.
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) specifications (USA) and Minis-try of Transport (CMVSS) standards(Canada). Your Volvo is designed to meet all
applicable safety standards, as evidenced bythe certification label on the driver's side B-pillar (the structural member at the side ofthe vehicle, at the rear of the driver's dooropening). This label also includes codes forpaint color, etc. For further information regar-ding these regulations, please consult yourVolvo retailer. U.S. models have the upperdecal; Canadian models have the lower one.
SPECIFICATIONS
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.541
Air conditioning refrigerant
The air conditioning system in your car contains a CFC-free refrigerant.
A/C decal
R134a decal
Refrigerant
Models with R134a
WeightType
1.65 lbs (750 g)
2.2 lbs (1000 g) on models with A/C for the third row of seats *R134a
WARNING
The air conditioning system contains R134a refrigerant under pressure. Service andrepairs may only be carried out by a trainedand qualified Volvo service technician.
Compressor oil
VolumeType
2.0 fl. oz. (60 ml)
2.7 fl. oz. (80 ml) on models with A/C for the third row of seats *PAG SP- A2
EvaporatorThe A/C system' s evaporator may never be repaired or replaced with a previously used evap-orator. A new evaporator must be certified andmarked according to SAE J2842.
Related information
•Climate system service (p. 495)
Brake fluid specification and volume
Brake fluid transfers braking force when the brake pedal is depressed to the master cylinderand to the slave cylinders on each wheel. Topping up or replacing brake fluid should only be done by a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician.
Specification: DOT 4 boiling point >536 °F
(>280 °C)
Related information
• Engine compartment overview (p. 519)
