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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

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Components that should be washed with a cleaning product with a pH value between 3.5 till 11.5 (genericillustration)
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. 361)
• Cleaning the interior (p. 361)
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. 361)
• Cleaning the interior (p. 361)
• Washing the vehicle (p. 359)

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Sample color code: Canadian models
Make sure you have the right color. See Label information (p. 366) for the location of this label(label number 4 in the illustration).
Minor stone chips and scratchesMaterial: •Primer – can
• Paint – touch-up pen
• Brush
• Masking tape
If the stone chip has not gone down to the bare metal and an undamaged color coat remains, youcan add paint immediately after removing dirt.
NOTE
When touching up the vehicle, it should be clean and dry. The surface temperatureshould be above 60 °F (15 °C).
Repairing stone chips
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1. Place a strip of masking tape over the dam- aged surface. Pull the tape off so that any loose flakes of paint adhere to it.
2. Thoroughly mix the primer and apply it with a small brush.
3. When the primer surface is dry, the paint can be 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 to protect surrounding paint by masking it off 5. After a few days, polish the touched-up
areas. Use a soft rag and a small amount ofpolish.
Related information
• Label information (p. 366)

INDEX
389
Motor oil
checking 329
volumes 375
O
Occupant safety 26
Occupant weight sensor 36
Octane recommendations 278
Odometer, trip 73Oil checking 329
volumes 375
Oil level sensor 330
Oil quality 374
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 377
Power windows 96
Pregnancy, using seat belts during 31
Private locking 150
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING 254, 348, 379
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 379
Refueling 277, 278 fuel filler cap 281
fuel filler door 280, 281
fuel tank volume 377
Registering child restraints 47 Remote control private locking 150
Remote key 144, 145, 146, 148, 151 approach lighting 147
immobilizer 146

INDEX
391
Three-way catalytic converter 281
Tire designations 300
Tire inflation pressure 378
Tire Monitor 307, 308, 309
Tire Pressure Monitoring System 310, 313
indicator light 68
Tires 290 age 291
changing from summer to winter 293
glossary of terms 303
improving economy 292
inflation pressure 298, 299
inflation pressure table 378
rotation 290
snow 305, 306
spare 296
specifications 300
speed ratings 300
storing 291
studded 305, 306
tire pressure monitoring system 310
tire sealing system 314
tread wear indicator 292
uniform tire quality grading 304
Tire sealing system 314 Top tether anchors (child restraint sys- tems) 56
Touching up paint 363
Towing a trailer 283, 285
Towing the vehicle 286, 287
Traction control 166, 167
Trailer towing 283, 285Transmission general description 255, 257
Hill Start Assist 255
oil 376
shiftlock override 259
Tread wear indicator 292
Trip computer 110
Trip odometers 73
Trips, long distance 276Trunk changing bulbs 341
opening manually 161
Tunnel detection 86
Turn signals 90 changing bulbs 338
indicator lights 68
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 304
Unlocking the vehicle 147, 157, 158, 160
V
Valet locking 150
Vanity mirror 137changing bulbs 341
Vehicle Event Data 17
Vehicle information 19
Vehicle loading 138, 140, 302 roof loads 139
Vehicle maintenance 322 performed by the owner 323
Vehicle weights 371
Volvo and the environment 21
Volvo ID 20
Volvo maintenance 322
Volvo programs 23
Volvo Roadside Assistance 23
Volvo Sensus 107
W
Warning flashers, hazard 89
Warning lights 63, 65, 69
Warning symbol 70
Warning system, collision 201, 203, 209