2017 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE HYBRID Owners Manual

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.551
2. Finish by rubbing the wheel with absorbentpaper or a towel.
Type 3 (dry soil or dust)
1. Remove the soil/dust with a soft brush.
2. Same procedure as for type I stains.

CAUTION
Sharp objects, such as rings, could damagethe leather on the steering wheel.

Leather panels *
Leather should be allowed to breath. Never coverthe upper side of the dashboard or door panelswith a plastic protector. Ask your Volvo retailerabout Leather Care Kit 951 0251 and LeatherSoftener 943 7429.

Spots on interior plastic, metal, or wood
surfaces
Cleaning interior plastic components should bedone with a moist microfiber cloth. Consult yourVolvo retailer.
CAUTION
•Do not use cleaning agents with highalcohol content such as washer fluid toclean instrument panel glass.
•Never spray cleaning agents or waterdirectly onto components with electricalbuttons or controls. Clean components ofthis type by applying the cleaning agent/water sparingly to a cloth and wiping thecomponents so that no liquid penetratesinto these components.

Cleaning the seat belts
Clean only with lukewarm water and a mild soapsolution.

Cleaning floor mats
The floor mats should be vacuumed or brushedclean regularly, especially during winter whenthey should be taken out for drying. Spots on tex-tile mats can be removed with a mild detergent.For best protection in winter, Volvo recommendsthe use of Volvo rubber floor mats. Consult yourVolvo retailer.
WARNING
•Never use more than one floor mat at atime on the driver's floor. Before driving,remove the original mat from the driver'sseat floor before using any other type offloor mat. Any mat used in this positionshould be securely and properly anchoredin the attaching pins. An extra mat on thedriver's floor can cause the acceleratorand/or brake pedal to catch. Check thatthe movement of these pedals is notimpeded.
•Volvo's floor mats are specially manufac-tured for your car. They must be firmlysecured in the clips on the floor so thatthey cannot slide and become trappedunder the pedals on the driver's side.

Related information
•Cleaning the center display (p. 552)

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Cleaning the center display
Marks, stains, etc., on the center display mayaffect its performance and readability. Clean itregularly with a microfiber cloth.
Center display's Home button
To clean the center display:
1.Turn off the display by pressing and holdingthe Home button.
2. Wipe the screen clean with the microfibercloth provided or use a similar one, using asmall, circular motion. If necessary, moistenthe cloth slightly.
3. Reactivate the display by pressing the Homebutton briefly.

CAUTION
•The microfiber cloth used should be freeof 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. 550)
•Center display overview (p. 33)
Corrosion protection
Your vehicle is constructed with effective protec-tion against corrosion.
Inspection and maintenance
The corrosion protection does not normallyrequire 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. 553)
•Touching up paint damage (p. 554)

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Paint damage
Paint damage requires immediate attention toavoid 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 Volvotouch-up paint.

Color code
Sample color code (1): US models
Sample color code (1): Canadian models
Make sure you have the right color. See also thearticle "Label information" for the location of thislabel.

Minor stone chips and scratches
Material:
•Primer – can
•Paint – touch-up pen
•Brush
•Masking tape
•Emery cloth
If the stone chip has not gone down to the baremetal and an undamaged color coat remains, youcan add paint immediately after removing dirt.
NOTE
When touching up the vehicle, it should beclean and dry. The surface temperatureshould be above 60 °F (15 °C).

Related information
•Label information (p. 558)
•Touching up paint damage (p. 554)

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Touching up paint damage
Stone chips or other minor paint damage can berepaired 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 anyloose flakes of paint adhere to it.
2.Thoroughly mix the primer and apply it with asmall brush.
3. When the primer surface is dry, the paint canbe 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 toprotect surrounding paint by masking it off
5. After a few days, polish the touched-upareas. Use a soft rag and a small amount ofpolish.
Related information
•Paint damage (p. 553)
•Cleaning the exterior (p. 547)
Polishing and waxing
Normally, polishing is not required during thefirst year after delivery, however, waxing may bebeneficial.
•Before applying polish or wax the vehiclemust be washed and dried. Tar spots can beremoved with kerosene or tar remover. Diffi-cult spots may require a fine rubbing com-pound.
•After polishing use liquid or paste wax.
•Several commercially available products con-tain both polish and wax.
•Waxing alone does not substitute for polish-ing a dull surface.
•A wide range of polymer-based waxes canbe purchased today. These waxes are easy touse and produce a long-lasting, high-glossfinish that protects the bodywork against oxi-dation, road dirt and fading.
•Do not polish or wax your vehicle in directsunlight (the surface of the vehicle shouldnot be warmer than 113 °F (45 °C).

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CAUTION
Volvo does not recommend the use of long-life or durable paint protection coatings, someof which may claim to prevent pitting, fading,oxidation, etc. These coatings have not beentested by Volvo for compatibility with yourvehicle's clear coat. Some of them may causethe clear coat to soften, crack, or cloud. Dam-age caused by application of paint protectioncoatings may not be covered under your vehi-cle's paint warranty.
Do not use metal polishing agents on ano-dized aluminum surfaces. Doing so couldresult in discoloring and damage the surfacefinish.

Related information
•Paint damage (p. 553)
•Touching up paint damage (p. 554)

S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

SPECIFICATIONS
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Label information
The labels in your vehicle provide informationsuch as the chassis number, paint code, tireinflation pressure, etc.