MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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* Option/accessory.359
Washing the vehicle
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.
The following points should be kept in mind when washing and cleaning the car:
CAUTION
Avoid using car washing detergents with a pH value lower than 3.5 or higher than 11.5.Doing so could result in discoloring of ano-dized aluminum surfaces on e.g., roof rails orthe frames around the side windows.
• Avoid washing your car in direct sunlight. Doing so may cause detergents and wax todry out and become abrasive. To avoidscratching, use lukewarm water to soften thedirt before you wash with a soft sponge, andplenty of sudsy water.
• Bird droppings
: Remove from paintwork as
soon as possible. Otherwise the finish maybe permanently damaged.
• A detergent can be used to facilitate thesoftening of dirt and oil.
• Dry the car with a clean chamois andremember to clean the drain holes in thedoors and rocker panels. •
Tar spots can be removed with tar removerafter the car has been washed.
• A stiff-bristle brush and lukewarm soapywater can be used to clean the wiper blades.Frequent cleaning of the windshield andwiper blades improves visibility considerablyand also helps prolong the service life of thewiper blades.
• Wash off the dirt from the underside (wheelhousings, fenders, etc).
• In areas of high industrial fallout, more fre-quent washing is recommended.
NOTE
When washing the vehicle, remember to remove dirt from the drain holes in the doorsand sills.
CAUTION
•
During high pressure washing, the spray mouthpiece must never be closer to thevehicle than 13" (30 cm). Do not sprayinto the locks.
• Dirt, snow, etc., on the headlights canreduce lighting capacity considerably.Clean the headlights regularly, for exam-ple when refueling.
Special moonroof cautions:
• Always close the moonroof and sunshade before washing your vehicle.
• Never use abrasive cleaning agents onthe moonroof.
• Never use wax on the rubber sealsaround the moonroof.
Exterior componentsVolvo recommends the use of special cleaning products, 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. The frames around the side windows, roof rails and door frames near the windows
* are made of
anodized aluminum and should only be washed
SPECIFICATIONS
376
Power steering – specification
This fluid is used to help reduce and regulate steering force.
Specification: Power steering fluid recom-
mended by Volvo.
Related information
• Engine compartment – power steering fluid (p. 333)
Fuel tank volume – specification and volume The table lists the fuel tank volume for your vehi- cle.
Volume
Specification
17.8 US gallons (67.5 liters) –
Related information
• Refueling – opening/closing fuel filler door (p. 280)
• Refueling – opening/closing fuel cap(p. 281)
• Refueling – octane rating (p. 278)
• Engine specifications (p. 372)
INDEX
387
Motor oil
checking 329
volumes 374
O
Occupant safety 26
Occupant weight sensor 36
Octane recommendations 278
Odometer, trip 73Oil checking 329
volumes 374
Oil level sensor 330
Oil quality 373
OK button 108, 109
Option/accessory 13
Outside temperature sensor 72
Overhead courtesy lighting 91
Overheating, engine 70
Ownership, changing 17
Oxygen sensors, heated 281
P
Paint, touching up 363
Park assist 230, 238
Park Assist Camera 239
Park Assist Pilot 234Parking brake electric, applying/releasing 271, 272, 274
warning light 69
Parking lights 88
Pedestrian detection 206, 209
Polishing 361Power front seat memory function 76
Power meter 66
Power mirrors 97, 98 defroster 99
Power moonroof 101, 102Power steering adjustable 170
fluid 333
Power steering fluid 376
Power windows 96
Pregnancy, using seat belts during 31
Private locking 150
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING 254, 348, 378
R
Rain sensor 94
Rear fog lights 89
Rear park assist 230, 238Rear seats center head restraint 79
folding 79, 81
heated 126
Rearview mirror auto-dim function 99
compass 100
Rear window defroster 99
Recalls 26
Recalls, child restraints 47
Refrigerant 378
Refueling 277, 278 fuel filler cap 281
fuel filler door 280, 281
fuel tank volume 376
Registering child restraints 47 Remote control private locking 150
Remote key 144, 145, 146, 148, 151 approach lighting 147
immobilizer 146
