MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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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
SPECIFICATIONS
386
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. 343)
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. 289)
• Refueling – opening/closing fuel cap(p. 290)
• Refueling – octane rating (p. 287)
• Engine specifications (p. 382)
INDEX
398Rearview mirror
auto-dim function 108
compass 109
Rear window defroster 108
Recalls 28
Recalls, child restraints 50
Refrigerant 388
Refueling 286, 287 fuel filler cap 290
fuel filler door 289, 290
fuel tank volume 386
Registering child restraints 50 Remote control private locking 158
Remote key 152, 153, 154, 156, 159 approach lighting 155
immobilizer 154
key blade 152, 153, 154, 156, 157,158 , 159
locking the vehicle 155
replacing the battery 160
unlocking the vehicle 155
Reporting safety defects 29
Roadside Assistance 25
Road sign information (RSI) 178
Roof loads 146
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Safety, occupant 28
Safety defects, reporting 29
Safety mode 46Seat belt reminder 32
Seat belts Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor 50
buckling 31
maintenance 31
pretensioners 30
reminder 32
reminder warning light 77
securing child restraint systems 52, 54, 56
unbuckling 31
use during pregnancy 33
using 30
Seats, front 83, 84
Sensus 115Service connected service booking 335
Shiftlock 15 override 267
Side door mirrors 106, 107
Side impact airbags 41
Sign information (RSI) 178
Snow chains 315
Snow tires 315, 316
Spare tire 306
Spin control 174, 175SRS 33
Stability system 174, 175, 176 Corner Traction Control (CTC) 174
Engine Drag Control (EDC) 174
indicator light 76
Start/Stop (engine function) 268, 269, 270, 271, 272
Starting the engine 258 remote start 260
with keyless drive 258
Starting the vehicle after a crash (crash mode) 46, 47
Start inhibitor (immobilizer) 154
Steel grid in cargo compartment 150Steering wheel adjusting 91
heated 92
horn 91
keypad 91
Steering wheel paddles 91
Stone chips, touching up 373