2017 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE HYBRID windshield wipers

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Via Function view
–From Function view, tap the Wiper ServicePosition button. The indicator light in thebutton will go out when the service positionis deactivated.

Via Settings
1.Tap Settings in the center display's Topview.
2.My CarWipers
3.Tap the Wiper Service Position to deselectthe box.
The wipers will also leave the service position if:
•The wipers are activated.
•The windshield washers are activated.
•The rain sensor is activated.

CAUTION
If the wiper arms have been folded out fromthe windshield while in the service position,fold them back against the windshield beforereturning the wipers to the normal position tohelp avoid scratching the paint on the hood.
Related information
•Replacing wiper blades (p. 544)
•Using the windshield wipers (p. 161)
Replacing wiper blades
The wiper blades should be replaced regularlyfor best effect.
The windshield wiper blades must be in the verti-cal (service) position for replacement, washingor to lift them away from the windshield whene.g., removing ice or snow.

Replacing the windshield wiper blades

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With the wipers in the service position, foldout 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 clicksinto place.
Check that the blade is securely in place.
4.Press the wipers back against the wind-shield.
The windshield wiper blades are different lengths

NOTE
The windshield wiper blades are differentlengths. The blade on the driver

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CAUTION
When using an automatic car wash in whichthe 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 thecontrol on the center console
3. Turn off the parking brake's automaticfunction in the center display's Top view
(tap Settings, tap My CarElectricParking Brake and deselect AutoActivate Parking Brake)
4.Put the gear selector in N
5.Switch off the ignition by turning the startknob 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 carwash, 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-platedwheels using the same detergents usedfor the body of the vehicle. Aggressivewheel-cleaning agents can permanentlystain chrome-plated wheels.

WARNING
•When the vehicle is driven immediatelyafter 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 components
Volvo recommends the use of special cleaningproducts, available at your Volvo retailer, forcleaning colored plastic, rubber, or ornamentalcomponents 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.
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. 553)
•Corrosion protection (p. 552)
•Polishing and waxing (p. 554)
•Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 543)

INDEX
580
Tread wear indicator 483
Trip computer 101, 102, 104
reset 102
Trip odometers 101
Trips, long distance 385
Trip statistics 104
Turn signals 151
changing bulbs 535
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading485
Unlocking the tailgate249
Unlocking the vehicle 244, 246
USB/AUX connection 455, 462
User profile 181
V
Vehicle Event Data31
Vehicle information14
Vehicle loading 218, 484
Vehicle maintenance 504
performed by the owner 504
Vehicle status 507
Vehicle weights563
Voice control
cell phones126
giving commands125
introduction125
multimedia devices127
radio127
settings130
Volvo and the environment20
Volvo ID32
Volvo maintenance504
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance 14
Volvo programs14
W
Warning flashers, hazard151
Warning lights141
Warning system, collision 327
Warranties 504
Washer fluid 547
Washers
headlight 163
windshield 161
Water, driving through 387
Waxing 554
Weights
trailer397
Wheels
changing 487, 489
storing 479
Whiplash Protection System 65
Wi-Fi 470, 471
Windows
laminated glass 59
power 113
sun shade 113
Windshield
rain sensor 162
washers 163
wipers/washers 161
Windshield washer fluid reservoir 547
Windshield wiper blades 544
Windshield wipers
service position 543
Wiper blades
replacing 543, 544
replacing tailgate wiper 544
WMA files 464
Workshop
Wi-Fi connection 510