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With the wipers in the service position, fold out the wiper arm from the wind-shield. Press the button on the wiperblade attachment and pull the wiperblade straight out, parallel with the wiperarm.
Slide in the new wiper blade until it clicks into place.
Check that the blade is securely in place.
4. Press the wipers back against the wind- shield.
To return the wipers from the service position to the normal position, fold the wipers backagainst the windshield and press the START/
STOP ENGINE button briefly to put the igni-
tion in mode I (or start the engine).
CleaningKeeping the windshield and wiper bladesclean helps improve visibility and prolongsthe service life of the wiper blades. Clean thewiper blades with a stiff-bristle brush andlukewarm soap solution or car washing deter-gent.
Related information
• Engine compartment – washer fluid (p. 329)
• Wiper blades – service position (p. 327)
Engine compartment – washer fluid
Washer fluid helps keep the windshield and headlights clean. During cold weather, thereservoir should be filled with windshieldwasher solvent containing antifreeze. UseVolvo Original Washer Fluid or the equivalentwith a recommended pH value between 6 and8.
G021764
Location of the washer fluid reservoir
The windshield and headlight washers share a common reservoir. The washer fluid reservoir is located on the driver's side of the engine compartment. Forcapacities, see the printed Owner's Manual. Specification: Use a washer antifreeze rec-
ommended by Volvo, mixed with water. Volume: •
6.8 US qts (6.5 liters)
• 4.7 US qts (4.5 liters 4
)
Related information
• Wiper blades – service position (p. 327)
4
Models without headlight washers
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CAUTION
•Do not use cleaning agents with high alcohol content such as washer fluidto clean instrument panel glass.
• Never spray cleaning agents or waterdirectly onto components with electri-cal buttons or controls. Clean compo-nents of this type by applying thecleaning agent/water sparingly to acloth and wiping the components sothat no liquid penetrates into thesecomponents.
Related information
•
Washing the car (p. 345)
Touching up paintwork
Paint damage requires immediate attention to avoid rusting. Make it a habit to check the fin-ish regularly, for instance washing the vehicle.Touch-up if necessary. Paint repairs require special equipment and skill. Contact your Volvo retailer for anyextensive damage. Minor scratches can be repaired by using Volvo touch-up paint.
Color code
Sample color code: US models
Sample color code: Canadian models
Make sure you have the right color. See Label information (p. 352) for the location of thislabel (label number 4 in the illustration).
Minor stone chips and scratchesMaterial:
• Primer – can
• Paint – touch-up pen
• Brush
• Masking tape
If the stone chip has not gone down to thebare metal and an undamaged color coatremains, you can add paint immediately afterremoving dirt.
NOTE
When touching up the vehicle, it should be clean and dry. The surface temperatureshould be above 60 °F (15 °C).
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Engine compartment overview................ 313
Engine oil................................................. 359checking............................................. 314
low pressure warning light.................... 68
volumes.............................................. 360
Engine remote start (ERS)........................ 235
Environment............................................... 22
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 307 Flat tires repairing with tire sealing system....... 298
Floor mats cleaning.............................................. 348
placing correctly................................. 233
Fluid specifications.......................... 361, 362
Fog lights................................................... 67 rear........................................................ 87
Four C (active chassis system)................ 162
Front airbags.............................................. 32 disconnecting passenger’s side airbag 36
Front park assist.............................. 219, 223
Front seats................................................. 74 heated................................................. 123
Fuel filler cap........................................... 264 Fuel filler door, opening................... 263, 264
Fuel level warning light.............................. 67
Fuel requirements............................ 261, 262
Fuel tank volume..................................... 362
Fuses....................................... 333, 335, 342
G
Garage door opener
HomeLink ®
Wireless Control
System........................................ 102, 103
Gasoline requirements............................. 262
Gas tank volume...................................... 362
Gauges...................................................... 62
Geartronic................................................ 240
Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 240
Generator warning light............................. 69
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 287
Grocery bag holder.................................. 138
Gross vehicle weight............................... 286
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 88 Headlights Active Bending Lights........................... 85
active high beams................................. 84
changing bulbs... 320, 321, 322, 323, 324
daytime running lights.......................... 82
high/low beams.................................... 83
high beam flash.................................... 83
tunnel detection.................................... 85
Headlight washers..................................... 92
Head restraints, rear seat.......................... 78
Heated front seats................................... 123
Heated oxygen sensors........................... 265
Heated rear seats.................................... 123
Heated steering wheel............................... 82
Heated windshield............................. 98, 126
High beams................................................ 83 active.................................................... 84
Hill Start Assist (HSA).............................. 238
Hoisting the vehicle................................. 309 HomeLink ®
Wireless Control
System............................................. 102, 103
Home safe lighting..................................... 90
Hood, opening/closing............................ 312
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Warning system, collision........ 196, 198, 204
Warranties................................................ 307
Washer fluid............................................. 329Washers headlight............................................... 92
windshield............................................. 91
Water, driving through............................. 258
Waxing..................................................... 346
Weights.................................................... 357
Wheels..................................................... 273 changing............................................. 276
storing................................................. 274
Whiplash Protection System..................... 42 Windows power.................................................... 94
sun shade............................................. 94
Windshield heated........................................... 98, 126
rain sensor............................................ 92
washers................................................ 92
wipers/washers..................................... 91
Windshield washer fluid........................... 329
Windshield wipers.................................... 327 service position................................... 327
Wiper blades replacing............................................. 327