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With the wipers in the service position, fold out the wiper arm from the windshield. Pressthe button on the wiper blade attachmentand pull the wiper blade straight out, parallelwith the wiper arm.
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 back against the windshield and press the START/STOP
ENGINE button briefly to put the ignition in mode
I (or start the engine).
CleaningKeeping the windshield and wiper blades clean helps improve visibility and prolongs the servicelife of the wiper blades. Clean the wiper bladeswith a stiff-bristle brush and lukewarm soap solu-tion or car washing detergent.
Related information
• Engine compartment – washer fluid (p. 354)
• Wiper blades – service position (p. 351)
Wiper blades – tailgate
The wiper blades should be replaced regularly for best effect.
Replacing the tailgate wiper blade
1. Fold the wiper arm outward.
2. Angle the wiper blade out slightly from the wiper arm.
3. Grasp around the wiper arm and press the wiper blade forward (at the arrow) with your thumb to detach it.
4. Press the new wiper blade into place and check that it seats securely.
5. Fold the wiper arm back toward the tailgate window.
CleaningKeeping the wiper blade clean helps improve visi-bility and prolongs its service life. Clean it with a stiff-bristle brush and lukewarm soap solution orcar washing detergent.
Related information
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Engine compartment – washer fluid (p. 354)
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Engine compartment – washer fluid
Washer fluid helps keep the windshield and headlights clean. During cold weather, the reser-voir should be filled with windshield washer sol-vent containing antifreeze. Use Volvo OriginalWasher Fluid or the equivalent with a recom-mended pH value between 6 and 8.
Location of the washer fluid reservoir
The windshield and headlight washers share a common reservoir. The washer fluid reservoir is located on the driv- er's side of the engine compartment. For capaci-ties, see the printed Owner's Manual. Specification: Use a washer antifreeze recom-
mended 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. 351)
Battery – symbols
There are information and warning symbols on the battery.
Symbols on the battery
Wear protective goggles.
Keep away from children.
Avoid smoking, open flames, and/or sparks.
See the owner's manual.
4 Models without headlight washers
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INDEX
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V
Vanity mirror 143changing bulbs 350
Vehicle Event Data 19
Vehicle information 21
Vehicle loading 144, 145, 312 roof loads 144
Vehicle maintenance 332 performed by the owner 333
Vehicle weights 381
Volvo and the environment 23
Volvo ID 22
Volvo maintenance 332
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance 25
Volvo programs 25
Volvo Sensus 113
W
Warning flashers, hazard 96
Warning lights 69, 71, 75
Warning symbol 76
Warning system, collision 208, 210, 216
Warranties 332
Washer fluid 354 Washers headlight 101
windshield 100
Water, driving through 284
Waxing 371
Weights 381
Wheels 300 changing 303
storing 301
Whiplash Protection System 43 Windows power 103
sun shade 103
Windshield heated 106, 133
rain sensor 101
washers 101
wipers/washers 100
Windshield washer fluid 354
Windshield wipers 351 service position 351
Wiper blades replacing 351, 352
replacing tailgate wiper 353