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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
•
Engine compartment – washer fluid (p. 354)

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Related information
•Battery – changing (p. 357)
• Battery – maintenance (p. 356)
• Battery – symbols (p. 354)
Battery – maintenance
Proper battery maintenance can help prolong its service life.
Maintenance
• Use a screw driver to open the caps or cover and a flashlight to inspect the level.
• If necessary, add distilled water. The levelshould never be above the indicator.
• The fluid level should be checked if the bat-tery has been recharged.
• After inspection, be sure the cap over eachbattery cell or the cover is securely in place.
• Check that the battery cables are correctlyconnected and properly tightened.
• Never disconnect the battery when theengine is running, or when the key is in theignition. This could damage the vehicle'selectrical system.
• The battery should be disconnected from thevehicle when a battery charger is useddirectly on the battery.
• To help keep the battery in good condition,the vehicle should be driven for at least 15minutes a week or connected to a chargerwith an automatic charging function.
• If the battery is fully discharged a number oftimes, this may shorten its service life. Keep-ing the battery fully charged helps prolong itsservice life. •
The service life of a battery is affected byfactors such as driving conditions and cli-mate. Extreme cold may also furtherdecrease the battery

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Installation
1. Lower the battery into the battery box.
2. Move the battery inward and to the side untilit reaches the rear edge of the box.
3. Tighten the clamp that secures the battery.
4. Connect the ventilation hose. > Be sure that it is correctly connected tothe battery and the vent in the vehicle's body.
5. Connect the red positive cable.
6. Connect the black negative cable.
7. Press in the rear cover. (See Removal).
8. Reinstall the molding. (See Removal).
9. Reinstall the front cover and secure it with the clips. (See Removal).
Related information
• Battery – handling (p. 355)
• Battery – symbols (p. 354)
Fuses – introduction
The fuses help protect the vehicle's electrical components from overloading.
There are relay/fuseboxes located in the engine compartment, the passenger compartment andthe cargo area. If an electrical component fails to function, this may be due to a blown fuse. The easiest way tosee if a fuse is blown is to remove it. To do so:
1. Pull the fuse straight out. If a fuse is difficult to remove, a special fuse removal tool is
located on the inside of the engine com- partment fusebox cover .
2. From the side, examine the curved metal wire in the fuse to see if it is intact.
If the wire is broken, insert a new fuse of thesame color and amperage (written on the fuse). If fuses burn out repeatedly, have the electrical system inspected by a trained and qualified Volvoservice technician.
WARNING
Never use metal objects or fuses with higher amperage than those stated on the followingpages. Doing so could seriously damage oroverload the vehicle's electrical system.
Location of the fuseboxes
Engine compartment
Under the glove compartment
Under the glove compartment
Cargo area (under the floor)
Engine compartment cold zone (Start/Stop only)

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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
• Polishing and waxing (p. 371)
• Cleaning the interior (p. 371)
Automatic car wash
The vehicle should be washed at regular inter- vals since dirt, dust, insects and tar spotsadhere to the paint and may cause damage. Tohelp prevent corrosion, it is particularly importantto wash the car frequently in the wintertime.
• We do NOT recommend washing your car in an automatic wash during the first fewmonths (because the paint will not havehardened sufficiently).
• An automatic wash is a simple and quick wayto clean your car, but it is worth rememberingthat it may not be as thorough as when youyourself go over the car with sponge andwater. Keeping the underbody clean is mostimportant, especially in the winter. Someautomatic washers do not have facilities forwashing the underbody.
NOTE
Condensation may form temporarily on the inside of the lenses of exterior lights such asheadlights, fog lights, or taillights. This is nor-mal and the lights are designed to withstandmoisture. Normally, condensation will dissi-pate after the lights have been on for a shorttime.
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.
Related information
•
Polishing and waxing (p. 371)
• Cleaning the interior (p. 371)
• Washing the car (p. 369)

INDEX
400Rear park assist 237, 245
Rear seat head restraints 86Rear seats
center head restraint 85
folding 85, 87
heated 131
Rearview mirror auto-dim function 106
compass 107
Rear window defroster 106
Recalls 28
Recalls, child restraints 49
Refrigerant 389
Refueling 286, 287 fuel filler cap 290
fuel filler door 289, 290
fuel tank volume 387
Registering child restraints 49 Remote control private locking 156
Remote key 150, 151, 152, 154, 157 approach lighting 153
immobilizer 152
key blade 150, 151, 152, 154, 155,156 , 157
locking the vehicle 153
replacing the battery 158
unlocking the vehicle 153
Reporting safety defects 29
Roadside Assistance 25
Road sign information (RSI) 177
Roof loads 144
S
Safety, occupant 28
Safety defects, reporting 29
Safety mode 45Seat belt reminder 32
Seat belts Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor 49
buckling 31
maintenance 31
pretensioners 30
reminder 32
reminder warning light 75
securing child restraint systems 51, 53, 55
unbuckling 31
use during pregnancy 33
using 30
Seats, front 81, 82
Sensus 113 Service connected service booking 335
Shiftlock 15 override 267
Side door mirrors 104, 105
Side impact airbags 41
Sign information (RSI) 177
Snow chains 315
Snow tires 315, 316
Spare tire 306
Spin control 172, 173SRS 33
Stability system 172, 173, 175 Corner Traction Control (CTC) 173
Engine Drag Control (EDC) 173
indicator light 74
Start/Stop (engine function) 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272
Starting the engine 258 remote start 260
with keyless drive 258
Starting the vehicle after a crash (crash mode) 45, 46, 47
Start inhibitor (immobilizer) 152
Steel grid in cargo area 148