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Cleaning fabric upholstery andceiling liner Only use cleaning agents and car care products recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly andtreat stains immediately for best results. It isimportant to vacuum before using a cleaningagent.
Fabric upholstery and ceiling linerNever scrape or rub a stain, as this could damage the upholstery. Never use strong stain removers,as this could change the color of the upholstery. Use soapy water or a similar detergent. For more difficult stains caused by oil, ice cream, shoe pol-ish, etc., use a stain remover. Consult with yourVolvo retailer.
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• Cleaning leather upholstery (p. 609)
• Cleaning the leather steering wheel(p. 610)
• Cleaning interior plastic, metal and wood sur-faces (p. 611)
Cleaning the seat belt
Only use cleaning agents and car care products recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly andtreat stains immediately for best results. It isimportant to vacuum before using a cleaningagent.
Seat beltsUse water and a synthetic soap solution. Spe- cially designed textile cleaning agents are availa-ble for purchase at Volvo retailers. Make sure thebelt is dry before it is retracted.
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• Cleaning the leather steering wheel(p. 610)
• Cleaning interior plastic, metal and wood sur-faces (p. 611)
Cleaning floor mats and inlay mats
Only use cleaning agents and car care products recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly andtreat stains immediately for best results. It isimportant to vacuum before using a cleaningagent.
Inlay mats and floor matsRemove the inlay mats to clean the floor mats and inlay mats separately. Use a vacuum toremove dust and dirt. Each inlay mat is securedinto place with pins. Remove the inlay mat by grasping the inlay mat at each pin and lifting the mat straight up. Put the inlay mat back into place by pressing it in at each pin.
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Cleaning the leather upholstery
1. Apply the leather cleaner to a damp spongeand squeeze it until the cleaner foams.
2. Move the sponge in circular motions to apply the foam to the stain.
3. Dampen the stain thoroughly with the sponge. Let the sponge absorb the stain and do not rub.
4. Dry the stain using a soft towel and let the leather dry completely.
Protecting the leather upholstery
1. Apply a small amount of leather protector toa cloth and then apply the protector to the leather using light circular movements.
2. Let it dry for approximately 20 minutes. Protecting the leather upholstery makes it better able to withstand sunlight's harmful UV rays.
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• Cleaning the leather steering wheel(p. 610)
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Cleaning the leather steering wheel
Only use cleaning agents and car care products recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly andtreat stains immediately for best results. It isimportant to vacuum before using a cleaningagent.
Leather steering wheelLeather needs to breathe. Never cover the leather steering wheel with a plastic protector.Volvo Leather Care Kit 951 0251 and LeatherSoftener 943 7429 are recommended for clean-ing the leather steering wheel. First, remove dirt,dust, etc. with a damp sponge or cloth.
CAUTION
Sharp objects such as rings could damage the leather on the steering wheel.
If there are stains on the steering wheel:
Type 1 (ink, wine, coffee, milk, sweat or blood)
–Use a soft cloth or sponge. Wipe the steering wheel using a solution of 5% ammonia. Forblood stains, mix approximately 2 dl(1 cup) ofwater with 25 g (one ounce) of salt and wipethe stain.
Type 2 (grease, oil, sauces or chocolate)
1. Same procedure as for Type 1 stains.
2. Finish by wiping the wheel with an absorbent paper or towel. Type 3
(dry dirt or dust)
1. Remove the dirt/dust using a soft brush.
2. Same procedure as for Type 1 stains.
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• Cleaning leather upholstery (p. 609)
• Cleaning interior plastic, metal and wood sur-faces (p. 611)
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Cleaning interior plastic, metal andwood surfaces Only use cleaning agents and car care products recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly andtreat stains immediately for best results.
Interior plastic, metal and wood surfaces
A lightly dampened microfiber cloth is recom- mended for cleaning interior details and surfaces.These cloths are available for purchase at Volvoretailers. Never scrape or rub a stain. Never use strong stain removers.
CAUTION
Do not use solvent containing alcohol to clean the instrument panel glass.
CAUTION
Keep in mind that glossy surfaces can be easily scratched. Wipe these surfaces with aclean and dry microfiber cloth using small, cir-cular motions. If necessary, moisten the clothlightly with clean water.
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• Cleaning the leather steering wheel (p. 610)
Cleaning the exterior
The vehicle should be washed as soon as it becomes dirty. This makes the vehicle easier toclean because dirt does not attach as strongly. Italso reduces the risk of scratches and keeps thevehicle looking new. Wash the vehicle in a carwash or garage with an oil separator. Use a carwashing detergent.
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• Cleaning the exterior (p. 611)
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• Hand washing (p. 612)
• Automatic car washes (p. 614)
• High-pressure washing (p. 615)
• Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 615)
• Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim components (p. 616)
• Cleaning rims (p. 617)
• Corrosion protection (p. 617)
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Polishing and waxingPolish and wax the vehicle when the paint is matte or to provide extra protection. The vehicledoes not need to be polished until it is at least ayear old. However, it can be waxed during thefirst year. Do not polish or wax the vehicle indirect sunlight. The surface of the vehicle shouldnot be warmer than approximately 45 °C(113 °F).
• Wash and dry the vehicle very carefully before polishing or waxing. Remove asphaltand tar stains with asphalt remover or paintthinner. More stubborn stains can beremoved with a grinding paste designed forvehicle paint.
• Use polish first and then liquid or paste wax.Follow the instructions on the package care-fully. Many products contain both polish andwax.
• 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.
CAUTION
Avoid waxing and polishing plastic and rubber. If using degreaser on plastic and rubber, only rub (if necessary) with slight pressure. Use asoft sponge. Polishing glossy trim moldings can wear away or damage the glossy surface layer. Polish containing abrasives must not be used.
CAUTION
Only use paintwork treatments recommended by Volvo. Other treatments, such as preserva-tion, sealing, protection, luster sealing or simi-lar, could damage the paintwork. Paintworkdamage caused by such treatments are notcovered by Volvo's warranty.
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Cleaning the exterior (p. 611)
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• Automatic car washes (p. 614)
• High-pressure washing (p. 615)
• Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 615)
• Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim components (p. 616)
• Cleaning rims (p. 617)
• Corrosion protection (p. 617)
Hand washing
The vehicle should be washed as soon as it becomes dirty. This makes the vehicle easier toclean because dirt does not attach as strongly. Italso reduces the risk of scratches and keeps thevehicle looking new. Wash the vehicle in a carwash or garage with an oil separator. Use a carwashing detergent.
Hand washingKeep the following points in mind when washing the vehicle:
• Avoid washing the vehicle in direct sunlight.This could cause the detergent or wax to dryout and become abrasive.
• Remove bird droppings from paintwork assoon as possible. They contain chemicalsthat affect and discolor paint very quickly.Use e.g. soft paper or a sponge soaked inlots of water. Consult an authorized Volvoworkshop for assistance removing discolora-tion.
• Hose down the underbody, including thewheel housings and bumper.
• Hose down the entire vehicle and removeany loose dirt, droppings etc. to reduce therisk of scratches from washing. Do not spraydirectly onto locks.
• If necessary, use cold degreaser on heavilysoiled surfaces. Note that in such cases thesurfaces must not be hot from the sun.
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Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber andtrim components The vehicle should be washed as soon as it becomes dirty. This makes the vehicle easier toclean because dirt does not attach as strongly. Italso reduces the risk of scratches and keeps thevehicle looking new. Wash the vehicle in a carwash or garage with an oil separator. Use a carwashing detergent.
Exterior plastic, rubber and trim components
A special cleaning agent available from Volvo retailers is recommended for the cleaning andcare of colored plastic parts, rubber and trimcomponents, e.g. glossy trim. Follow the usageinstructions for the cleaning agent carefully. Avoid using car washing detergents with a pH value lower than 3.5 or higher than 11.5. Doingso could result in the discoloring of anodized alu- minum surfaces * (as shown in the illustrations
below). Abrasive polishing agents are not recom- mended for these areas (as shown in the illustra-tions below).Components that should be washed with a cleaning product with a pH value between 3.5 and 11.5.
CAUTION
Avoid waxing and polishing plastic and rubber. If using degreaser on plastic and rubber, only rub (if necessary) with slight pressure. Use asoft sponge. Polishing glossy trim moldings can wear away or damage the glossy surface layer. Polish containing abrasives must not be used.
CAUTION
Avoid washing the vehicle with cleaner with a pH value below 3.5 or above 11.5. This couldcause discoloration of anodized aluminumcomponents like the roof rail and around theside windows. Never use metal polishing agent on anodized aluminum components. This could cause dis-coloration and destroy the surface treatment.
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• Cleaning rims (p. 617)
• Corrosion protection (p. 617)
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Cleaning rims The vehicle should be washed as soon as it becomes dirty. This makes the vehicle easier toclean because dirt does not attach as strongly. Italso reduces the risk of scratches and keeps thevehicle looking new. Wash the vehicle in a carwash or garage with an oil separator. Use a carwashing detergent.
RimsOnly use rim cleaning products recommended by Volvo. Strong rim cleaning agents could damage the surface and stain the chromed aluminum rims.
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• Cleaning rims (p. 617)
• Corrosion protection (p. 617)
Corrosion protection
Your vehicle is constructed with effective protec- tion against corrosion.
Corrosion protection for the body consists of modern metallic protective coatings on the sheetmetal, a high-quality painting process, corrosion-protected and minimized metal overlap, andshielding plastic components, abrasion protectionand supplemental rust inhibitor in exposed areas.In the chassis, exposed components of the wheelsuspension are made of corrosion-resistant castaluminum.
Inspection and maintenanceThe corrosion protection does not normallyrequire maintenance, but keeping the vehicleclean is always a good way to further reduce therisk of corrosion. The use of strong alkaline oracidic cleaning fluids should always be avoidedon shiny body components. Any stone chips inthe paint should be touched up as soon as theyare discovered.
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• Hand washing (p. 612)
• Automatic car washes (p. 614)
• High-pressure washing (p. 615)
• Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 615) •
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trimcomponents (p. 616)
• Cleaning rims (p. 617)