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Wiper blades – windshield
The wiper blades should be replaced regularly for best effect. The windshield wiper blades must be in the vertical (service) position for replacement,washing or to lift them away from the wind-shield when e.g., removing ice or snow.
Replacing the windshield wiper blades
NOTE
The windshield wiper blades are different lengths. The blade on the driver’s side islonger than the one on the passenger side.
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. 345)
• Wiper blades – service position (p. 343)
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Wiper blades – tailgate
The wiper blades should be replaced regularly for best effect.
Replacing the tailgate wiper blade
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1. Fold the wiper arm outward.
2. Grasp the inner section of wiper blade (atthe arrow).
3. Pull out the blade to release it from the wiper arm.
4. Press the new wiper blade into place and check that it seats securely.
5. Fold the wiper arm back toward the tail- gate window.
Related information
• Engine compartment – washer fluid (p. 345)
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.
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. 343)
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Models without headlight washers
12 Index
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393
Trips, long distance................................. 274
Tunnel detection........................................ 92
Turn signals............................................... 95 changing bulbs................................... 339
indicator lights...................................... 73
Two-stage booster cushion........... 57, 59, 60
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading................... 304
Unlocking the tailgate.............................. 166
Unlocking the vehicle...... 153, 163, 164, 165
V
Vanity mirror............................................ 141 changing bulbs................................... 342
Vehicle dimensions.................................. 372
Vehicle Event Data..................................... 18
Vehicle information.................................... 20
Vehicle loading........................ 142, 143, 302 roof loads............................................ 142
Vehicle maintenance................................ 323 performed by the owner..................... 324
Vehicle weights........................................ 374 Volvo and the environment........................ 22
Volvo ID..................................................... 21
Volvo maintenance.................................. 323
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance.......... 24
Volvo programs......................................... 24
Volvo Sensus........................................... 112
W
Warning flashers, hazard........................... 94
Warning lights................................ 68, 70, 74
Warning symbol......................................... 75
Warning system, collision........ 209, 211, 217
Warranties................................................ 323
Washer fluid............................................. 345Washers
headlight............................................... 99
windshield............................................. 98
Water, driving through............................. 273
Waxing..................................................... 362
Weights.................................................... 374
Wheels..................................................... 289 changing..................................... 292, 293
storing................................................. 290
Whiplash Protection System..................... 42 Windows
power.................................................. 100
sun shade........................................... 100
Windshield heated......................................... 104, 132
rain sensor............................................ 98
washers................................................ 99
wipers/washers..................................... 98
Windshield washer fluid........................... 345
Windshield wipers.................................... 343 service position................................... 343
Wiper blades replacing............................................. 343
replacing tailgate wiper...................... 345
