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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
* Option/accessory.
550 5. Switch off the engine by turning the start
knob in the tunnel console to STOP. Hold
the knob in STOP position for at least
4 seconds.
> The car is ready for the automatic car wash.
IMPORTANT
The system will automatically switch to P
mode unless the above step is followed. The wheels are locked in P mode, which they
should not be when putting the car through an automatic car wash.
High-pressure washingWhen using high-pressure washing, use sweep- ing movements and make sure that the nozzledoes not come closer than 30 cm to the surfaceof the car. Do not spray directly onto the locks.
Testing the brakesLightly depress the brake pedal now and thenwhen driving long distances in rain or slush. Theheat from the friction causes the brake linings towarm up and dry. Do the same thing after startingin very damp or cold weather.
WARNING
Always test the brakes after washing the car, including the parking brake, to ensure thatmoisture and corrosion do not attack thebrake linings and reduce braking perform-ance.
Wiper bladesAsphalt, dust and salt residue on wiper blades, as well as insects, ice etc. on the windscreen, impairthe service life of wiper blades. When cleaning, set the wiper blades in service position.
NOTE
Wash the wiper blades and windscreen regu- larly with lukewarm soap solution or carshampoo. Do not use any strong solvents.
Exterior plastic, rubber and trim components
A special cleaning agent available from Volvo dealers is recommended for the cleaning andcare of coloured plastic parts, rubber and trimcomponents, e.g. glossy trim mouldings. Whenusing such a cleaning agent the instructionsmust be followed carefully. The frames around the side windows, the car's roof rails and the door frames at the windows *
are produced in anodised aluminium. This means that they should only be washed using a cleaning agent with a pH value between 3.5 and 11.5.This is in order to avoid discolouration.
Parts that should be washed using a cleaning agent with a pH value between 3.5 and 11.5.
IMPORTANT
Avoid waxing and polishing on plastic and rubber. When using degreasant on plastic and rubber, only rub with light pressure if it is necessary.Use a soft washing sponge. Polishing glossy trim mouldings could wear away or damage the glossy surface layer. Polishing agent that contains abrasive must not be used.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
551
IMPORTANT
Avoid washing the car with cleaning agent with a pH value lower than 3.5 or higher than11.5. This may result in discolouration of ano-dised aluminium parts such as roof rack andaround the side windows. Never use metal polishing agent on anodised aluminium parts, this can result in discoloura-tion and destroy the surface treatment.
RimsOnly use rim cleaning agent recommended by Volvo. Strong rim cleaning agents can damage the sur- face and cause stains on chrome-plated alumi-nium rims.
Related information
•Polishing and waxing (p. 551)
• Wiper blades in service position (p. 527)
• Automatic braking when stationary (p. 412)
• Using the parking brake (p. 410)
• Gear positions for automatic gearbox(p. 390)
Polishing and waxing
Polish and wax the car if the paintwork is dull or to give the paintwork extra protection. The cardoes not need to be polished until it is at leastone year old. However, the car can be waxedduring this time. Do not polish or wax the car indirect sunlight.
Wash and dry the car thoroughly before you begin polishing or waxing. Clean off asphalt andtar stains using tar remover or white spirit. Morestubborn stains can be removed using fine rub-bing paste designed for car paintwork. Polish first with a polish and then wax with liquid or solid wax. Follow the instructions on the pack-aging carefully. Many preparations contain bothpolish and wax.
IMPORTANT
Avoid waxing and polishing on plastic and rubber. When using degreasant on plastic and rubber, only rub with light pressure if it is necessary.Use a soft washing sponge. Polishing glossy trim mouldings could wear away or damage the glossy surface layer. Polishing agent that contains abrasive must not be used.
IMPORTANT
Only paint treatment recommended by Volvo should be used. Other treatment such as pre-serving, sealing, protection, lustre sealing orsimilar could damage the paintwork. Paint-work damage caused by such treatments isnot covered by Volvo warranty.
Related information
• Cleaning the exterior (p. 549)
• Paint damage (p. 554)
ALPHABETICAL INDEX
589
Wheel bolts 498
lockable 498
Wheel change 495
Wheel rim, dimensions 502Wheel rims cleaning 551
Wheels installation 497
removal 495
snow chains 499
Wheels and tyres tyre load index and speed rating 502
whiplash protection 57
Whiplash Protection System 57
WHIPS (Whiplash Protection System) 57Wi-Fi connect car to Internet 464
delete network 467
share internet connection, hotspot 465
technology and security 467
Window sun blind 153
Windows and glass 32 Windscreen heating 194
projected image 112
Windscreen washing 150
Windscreen wiper 148 rain sensor 149
Winter driving 416
Winter tyres 499
Winter wheels 499Wiper blades changing 528
Service position 527
Wipers and washing 148
