Page 518 of 548

||
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
516
CAUTION
•The microfiber cloth used should be free of sand, dirt or anything abrasive thatmight scratch the screen.
• Do not use rough cloths, paper towels ortissues that could scratch the screen.
• When cleaning the center display, applyonly light pressure on the screen. Press-ing too hard could cause damage.
• Do not spray any liquid or corrosivechemicals directly on the screen. Do notuse window cleaning liquid, cleaningagents (particularly ones containing abra-sives), sprays, solvents, alcohol or ammo-nia to clean the screen.
Related information
• Cleaning the interior (p. 513)
• Center display overview (p. 28)
Corrosion protection
Your vehicle is constructed with effective protec- tion against corrosion.
Inspection and maintenanceThe corrosion protection does not normally require maintenance but keeping the vehicleclean helps prevent the onset of corrosion. Theuse of strong alkaline or acidic cleaning fluidsshould always be avoided on shiny body compo-nents. Any stone chips in the paint should betouched up as soon as possible.
Related information
• Paint damage (p. 516)
• Touching up paint damage (p. 517)
Paint damage
Paint damage requires immediate attention to avoid rusting. Make it a habit to check the finishregularly, for instance washing the vehicle.Touch-up if necessary.
Paint repairs require special equipment and skill. Contact your Volvo retailer for any extensive dam-age. Minor scratches can be repaired by using Volvo touch-up paint.
Color code
Sample color code (1): US models
Page 519 of 548

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
}}
517
Sample color code (1): Canadian models
Make sure you have the right color. See also the article "Label information" for the location of thislabel.
Minor stone chips and scratchesMaterial: • Primer – can
• Paint – touch-up pen
• Brush
• Masking tape
• Emery cloth
If the stone chip has not gone down to the bare metal and an undamaged color coat remains, youcan add paint immediately after removing dirt.
NOTE
When touching up the vehicle, it should be clean and dry. The surface temperatureshould be above 60 °F (15 °C).
Related information
• Label information (p. 520)
• Touching up paint damage (p. 517)
Touching up paint damage
Stone chips or other minor paint damage can be repaired by the vehicle's owner.
Repairing stone chips
1. Place a strip of masking tape over the dam- aged surface. Pull the tape off so that any loose flakes of paint adhere to it.
2. Thoroughly mix the primer and apply it with a small brush.
3. When the primer surface is dry, the paint can be applied using a brush. Mix the paint thor-oughly; apply several thin paint coats and letdry after each application.
4. If there is a longer scratch, you may want to protect surrounding paint by masking it off
5. After a few days, polish the touched-up areas. Use a soft rag and a small amount ofpolish.
Page 522 of 548
SPECIFICATIONS
520
Label information
The labels in your vehicle provide information such as the chassis number, paint code, tireinflation pressure, etc.
Page 524 of 548

||
SPECIFICATIONS
522
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.