2017 VOLVO S90 windshield wipers

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512bering that it may not be as thorough as when you yourself go over the vehicle withsponge and water. Keeping the underbodyclean is most important, especially in the win-ter. Some automatic washers do not havefacilities for washing the underbody.
NOTE
Condensation may form temporarily on the inside of the lenses of exterior lights such asheadlights or taillights. This is normal and thelights are designed to withstand moisture.Normally, condensation will dissipate after thelights have been on for a short time.
CAUTION
When using an automatic car wash in which the vehicle has to be able to roll freely, theauto-hold brake function must be deactivated.If this is not done, the brakes will automati-cally be applied when the vehicle is stationary. To deactivate this function:
1. Drive the vehicle into the car wash
2. Turn off the auto-hold function using the
control on the center console
3. Turn off the parking brake's automatic function in the center display's Top view (tap
Settings, tap My CarElectric
Parking Brake and deselect Auto
Activate Parking Brake)
4. Put the gear selector in N
5. Switch off the ignition by turning the start knob to STOP and holding it in this posi-
tion for at least 4 seconds
The vehicle will then be able to roll freely.
CAUTION
• Before driving into an automatic car wash, turn off the optional rain sensor toavoid damaging the windshield wipers.
• Make sure that side view mirrors, auxiliarylamps, etc, are secure, and that anyantenna(s) are retracted or removed. Oth-erwise there is risk of the machine dis-lodging them.
• Chromed wheels:
Clean chrome-plated
wheels using the same detergents usedfor the body of the vehicle. Aggressivewheel-cleaning agents can permanentlystain chrome-plated wheels.
WARNING
• When the vehicle is driven immediately after being washed, apply the brakes,including the parking brake, several timesin order to remove any moisture from thebrake linings.
• Engine cleaning agents should not beused when the engine is warm. This con-stitutes a fire risk.
Exterior componentsVolvo recommends the use of special cleaningproducts, available at your Volvo retailer, forcleaning colored plastic, rubber, or ornamental

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components such as chromed strips on the exte- rior of your vehicle. The instructions for usingthese products should be followed carefully. Sol-vents or stain removers should not be used. The frames around the side windows, roof rails and door frames near the windows
* are made of
anodized aluminum and should only be washed with a cleaning product with a pH value between3.5 till 11.5.
Components that should be washed with a cleaning product with a pH value between 3.5 till 11.5 (genericillustration)
CAUTION
• Avoid waxing or polishing plastic or rub- ber components
• Polishing chromed strips can wear awayor damage the surface
• Polishes containing abrasive substancesshould not be used
Related information
•Paint damage (p. 516)
• Corrosion protection (p. 516)
• Polishing and waxing (p. 518)
• Windshield wipers in the service position (p. 507)
Cleaning the interior
Only use cleaning agents and car care products recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly and fol-low the instructions included with the car careproduct.
CAUTION
• Under no circumstances should gasoline, naphtha or similar cleaning agents beused on the plastic or the leather sincethese can cause damage.
• Take extra care when removing stainssuch as ink or lipstick since the coloringcan spread.
• Use solvents sparingly. Too much solventcan damage the seat padding.
• Start from the outside of the stain andwork toward the center.
• Sharp objects (e.g. pencils or pens in apocket) or Velcro fasteners on clothingmay damage the textile upholstery.
• Clothing that is not colorfast, such asnew jeans or suede garments, may stainthe upholstery.
Fabric upholstery and ceiling linerClean with soapy water or a detergent. For more difficult spots caused by oil, ice cream, shoe pol-ish, grease, etc., use a clothing/fabric stainremover. Consult your Volvo retailer.

INDEX
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Vehicle Event Data 26
Vehicle information 14
Vehicle loading 202, 446
Vehicle maintenance 468performed by the owner 468
Vehicle status 471
Vehicle weights 525Voice control cell phones 120
giving commands 119
introduction 119
multimedia devices 121
radio 121
settings 124
Volvo and the environment 15
Volvo ID 27
Volvo maintenance 468
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance 14
Volvo programs 14
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Warning flashers, hazard 146
Warning lights 135
Warning system, collision 297
Warranties 468
Washer fluid 510Washers headlight 158
windshield 157
Water, driving through 355
Waxing 518Weights trailer 366
Wheels changing 450, 453
storing 441
Whiplash Protection System 59
Wi-Fi 431, 432Windows laminated glass 53
power 106
sun shade 106
Windshield rain sensor 157
washers 158
wipers/washers 157
Windshield washer fluid reservoir 510
Windshield wiper blades 508Windshield wipers service position 507Wiper bladesreplacing 507, 508
WMA files 425 Workshop Wi-Fi connection 474