2018 VOLVO XC60 T8 windshield wipers

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It is important to use the right color.
Related information
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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)

INDEX
670Vehicle status 592
inflation pressure 552
Vehicle upholstery 623, 625, 626, 627, 628
Vehicle weight 649
Ventilation 201, 202, 203 Seats 211
Video 502, 504 settings 503
Voice control 141 climate 197
phone 143
radio and media 144
settings 144
VOL mark 540
Volvo ID 26 create and register 27
W
Warning lightAdaptive Cruise Control 288
stability and traction control system 264
Warning lights airbags SRS 93
alternator does not charge 93
brake system error 93
low oil pressure 93
parking brake applied 93
seat belt reminder 93
starter battery not charging 93
WARNING 93
Warning sound parking brake 425
warning symbols 93 Warning symbols safety 42
Warranties 588Washer Headlights 175
rear window 176
washer fluid, filling 640
Windshield 175
Washer fluid 640
Washer nozzles, heated 173
Waxing 629 Weights Curb weight 649
Wheel bolts 555 locking 555
Wheels cleaning 634
mounting 558
removal 556
Snow chains 561Wheels and tires
Load index and speed symbol 544
Whiplash protection 46
Whiplash Protection System 46
WHIPS (Whiplash Protection System) 46Wi-Fi connecting vehicle to Internet 521
delete network 525sharing Internet connection, tethering,
hotspot 523
technology and security 525
Windows and glass 162 Windshield heating 215
projected image 138, 140
Windshield washing 175
Windshield wipers 172 rain sensor 173, 174
Winter driving 451
Winter tires 561
Winter wheels 561 Wiper blade replacing 637, 638
service position 639