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It is important to use the right color.
Related information
•
Paintwork (p. 635)
• Touching up minor paint damage (p. 635)
Changing rear window wipers
The wiper blades help remove water from the windshield and rear window. Along with thewasher fluid, they clean the glass and helpimprove visibility while driving. The windshieldand rear window wiper blades can be replaced.
Changing rear window wipers
Lift the wiper arm from the window and pull the lower section of the blade to the right.
1. Grasp the center of the wiper blade and
lift it from the window to the stop position.
NOTE
When the wiper arm is halfway folded out, it will stop in a locking position that helps pre-vent the arm from falling back onto the rearwindow. The wiper arm must be pulled pastthe locking position stop in order to changethe wiper blade.
2. Grip the lower part of the blade and pull
to the right until the blade loosens from the arm.
3. Press the new wiper blade until it clicks into place. Check to make sure the blade issecurely in place.
4. Fold the wiper arm back toward the window.
CAUTION
Check the blades regularly. Neglected main- tenance shortens the life of the blades.
Related information
• Using the rain sensor (p. 173)
• Using the windshield and headlight washers (p. 175)
• Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 176)
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Heated windshield washer nozzles
* (p. 173)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function (p. 174)
• Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 176)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 640)
• Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 639)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 638)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 172)
Replacing windshield wiper blades
The wiper blades help remove water from the windshield and rear window. Along with thewasher fluid, they clean the glass and helpimprove visibility while driving. The windshieldand rear window wiper blades can be replaced.
Replacing wiper blades
1. Raise the wiper arms to the service position. Service position is activated/deactivated via the function view in the center display whenthe car is stationary and the windshield wip-ers are not on.
2.
Put the wiper blade in removal position
by folding it out from the wiper arm until it clicks. 3.
Press and hold the button on the wiper
blade attachment and pull the wiper blade straight out
, parallel with the wiper arm.
4. Slide in the new wiper blade until it clicks into place.
5. Fold the blade back toward the arm until it clicks into place. The blade is no longer in its removal position and can once again bemoved.
6. Check to make sure the wiper blade is securely in place.
7. Press the wiper blade back against the wind- shield.
Wiper blades come in varying lengths.
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NOTE
The wiper blades are different lengths. The blade on the driver's side is longer than theone on the passenger side.
Related information
•Using the rain sensor (p. 173)
• Using the windshield and headlight washers (p. 175)
• Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 176)
• Heated windshield washer nozzles
* (p. 173)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 174)
• Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 176)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 640)
• Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 639)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 637)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 172)
Windshield wipers in the serviceposition
The windshield wiper blades must be in the serv- ice (vertical) position when performing certainoperations, e.g. replacing the blades.
Windshield wipers in the service position.
The windshield wipers must be in the service position when replacing, washing or lifting theblades (e.g. to scrape ice or snow from the wind-shield).
CAUTION
Before placing the wipers in service position, ensure that they have not frozen to the wind-shield.
Activating/deactivating service positionThe service position can be activated/deactivated when the vehicle is stationary and the windshieldwipers are switched off. Service position is acti-vated/deactivated via Function view in the centerdisplay:
Tap the
Wiper Service
Position button. The indicator
light in the button will illuminate when service position is acti-vated. The windshield wiperswill move to the vertical posi-tion when service position is
activated. To deactivate the service position, tap
Wiper Service Position once. The indicator light
in the button will go out when service position is deactivated.
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640 The wiper blades will also move out of service position if:
• The windshield wipers are turned on.
• The windshield washers are turned on.
• The rain sensor is activated.
• The vehicle begins moving.
CAUTION
If the wiper arms in service position are raised from the windshield, they must be folded backagainst the windscreen before activating wip-ing, washing or rain sensor as well as beforedeparture. This is to prevent scratching thepaint on the hood.
Related information
• Using the rain sensor (p. 173)
• Using the windshield and headlight washers (p. 175)
• Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 176)
• Heated windshield washer nozzles
* (p. 173)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 174)
• Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 176)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 640)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 638) •
Changing rear window wipers (p. 637)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 172)
Filling washer fluid
Washer fluid is used to keep the headlights, windshield and rear window clean. Washer fluidcontaining anti-freeze should be used in verycold weather (below-freezing temperatures).
Fill washer fluid into the reservoir with the blue cover. The reservoir is used for the windshieldwasher, tailgate window washer and headlight washer *
NOTE
When there is approximately 1 liter (1 qt) of washer fluid remaining, the message Washer
fluid
Level low, refill and the symbol
will be displayed in the instrument panel.
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Recommended grade:
Washer fluid recom-
mended by Volvo, with frost protection during cold weather and temperatures below the freez-ing point.
CAUTION
Use Volvo's original washer fluid or an equiva- lent fluid with the recommended pH valuebetween 6 and 8, diluted as recommended,e.g. in a 1:1 solution with pH-neutral water.
CAUTION
Use washer fluid with anti-freeze when tem- peratures are below the freezing point to helpkeep the pump, reservoir and hoses fromfreezing.
Volume:
• Vehicles
with headlight washing: 5.3 liters
(5.6 qts).
• Vehicles
without headlight washing: 3.5 lit-
ers (3.7 qts).
Related information
• Using the rain sensor (p. 173)
• Using the windshield and headlight washers (p. 175)
• Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 176) •
Heated windshield washer nozzles
* (p. 173)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 174)
• Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 176)
• Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 639)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 638)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 637)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 172)
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Engine oil specificationsFully synthetic engine oil of at least ACEA A5/B5 must be used. Lower oil gradesmay not offer the same fuel economy, engineperformance or engine protection.
Volvo recommends:
GeneralSee the Service and warranty booklet for infor- mation about oil change intervals.
NOTE
This vehicle is delivered from the factory with synthetic oil.
Do not use oil additives.
Oil viscosityThe wrong oil viscosity can shorten engine serv- ice life during normal use. SAE 5W-30 providesgood fuel economy and engine protection. Seethe viscosity chart.
Viscosity chart
Extreme driving conditions
Volvo's VCC RBS0-2AE/SAE 0W20 oil is recom- mended for extreme conditions.
Oil volume
The oil volume for the engine is:
Liter (approx.) 5.6
US qts (approx.) 5.9
Related information
• Type designations (p. 644)
• Checking and filling engine oil (p. 601) •
Engine oil (p. 600)
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Coolant specifications
Recommended grade: Volvo-recommended
coolant diluted with 50% water. See package. Consult a Volvo retailer if you have any ques-tions. Do not mix different types of antifreeze as this could pose a health risk.
Related information
• Refilling coolant (p. 602)
Transmission fluid specifications
Under normal driving conditions, the transmis- sion fluid will not need to be changed during itsservice life. However, it may need to be changedif the vehicle is driven frequently in adverse driv-ing conditions.
Automatic transmission
Prescribed transmission fluid: AW1
Brake fluid specifications The medium in the hydraulic brake system is called brake fluid and is used to transfer brakingforce from e.g. pressure on the brake pedal via amaster brake cylinder to one or more slave cylin-ders, which in turn act on a mechanical brake.
Recommended grade:
Volvo Original Dot 4
class 6 or equivalent.
NOTE
Changing or filling brake fluid should be entrusted to an authorized Volvo workshop.
Related information
• Engine compartment overview (p. 599)
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Fuel tank volumeThe fuel tank's refillable volume is shown in the table below.
All models
Liter (approx.) 50
US gallons (approx.) 13.2
Related information
• Refueling (p. 453)
• Octane rating (p. 455)
Air conditioning specifications
The climate system in the vehicle uses a freon- free R134a refrigerant. For information regardingthe refrigerant, refer to the decal located on theinside of the hood.
The prescribed grades and volumes for fluids and lubricants in the air conditioning system areshown in the tables below.
A/C Decal
Decal for R134a
Refrigerant
Vehicles with R134a refrigerant
WeightPrescribed grade
725 g (1.60 lbs) R134a
WARNING
The air conditioning system contains the refrigerant R134a under pressure. Serviceand repairs to the system should only be doneby an authorized workshop.
Compressor oil
VolumePrescribed grade
100 ml (3.38 fl. oz.) PAG SP-A2
Evaporator
CAUTION
The A/C system evaporator must never be repaired or replaced with a previously usedevaporator. The new evaporator must be certi-fied and labeled in accordance with SAEJ2842.
Related information
• Climate control system service (p. 598)
