2018 VOLVO XC90 washer fluid

STARTING AND DRIVING
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Speed limiter (p. 276)
• Tire sealing system (p. 550)
Winter driving
It is important to check the vehicle before driving in cold/snowy conditions to make sure it can bedriven safely.
Before the cold season arrives:
• Make sure the engine coolant contains 50% antifreeze. This mixture helps protect theengine from frost erosion down toapprox. -35 °C (-31 °F). Do not mix differenttypes of antifreeze as this could pose ahealth risk.
• Keep the fuel tank well filled to prevent con-densation from forming.
• Check the viscosity of the engine oil. Oil withlow viscosity (thinner oil) improves cold-weather starting and reduces fuel consump-tion when driving with a cold engine.
CAUTION
Low-viscosity oil should not be used with hard driving or in hot weather.
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Check the condition and charge level of the start battery. Cold weather places greaterdemands on the start battery and reduces itscapacity.
• Use washer fluid containing antifreeze tohelp prevent ice from forming in the washerfluid reservoir.
Slippery driving conditionsFor optimal traction and roadholding, Volvo rec-ommends using snow tires on all wheels when-ever there is a risk of snow or ice on the road.
NOTE
Certain countries require use of winter tires by law. Not all countries permit the use ofstudded tires.
Practice driving on slippery surfaces under con- trolled conditions to learn how the vehicle reacts.
Related information
•Snow tires (p. 549)
• Snow chains (p. 549)
• Braking on salted roads (p. 411)
• Braking on wet roads (p. 410)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 632)
• Start battery (p. 598)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 630)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 629)
• Refilling coolant (p. 590)

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Engine compartment overview
This overview shows some service-related com- ponents.
The layout of the engine compartment may vary depend- ing on model and engine variant.
Coolant expansion tank
Brake fluid reservoir (located on the driver's side)
Washer fluid filler pipe 11
Fusebox
Air filter
Engine oil filler pipe
WARNING
Bear in mind that the cooling fan (located at the front of the engine compartment behindthe radiator) may start or continue runningautomatically up to about 6 minutes after theengine is turned off. Always entrust engine washing to a workshop – an authorized Volvo workshop is recom-mended. If the engine is hot, there is a risk offire.
WARNING
The ignition system works with extremely high and dangerous voltages. The vehicle electrical system should always be in ignition mode
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when work in being performed in the engine compartment. Do not touch any spark plugs or ignition coils when the vehicle electrical system is in igni- tion mode II or when the engine is warm.
Related information
• Opening and closing the hood (p. 585)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 632)
• Refilling coolant (p. 590)
• Fuses in the engine compartment (p. 605)
• Checking and filling engine oil (p. 588)
• Ignition modes (p. 407)
Engine oil
For the recommended service intervals and war- ranties to be applied, an approved engine oilmust be used.
Volvo recommends:
11 Fill the washer fluid at regular intervals, e.g. when refueling.

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Cleaning the interiorOnly 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.
CAUTION
• Some colored clothing (for example, dark jeans and suede garments) may stain theupholstery. If this occurs, it is important toclean and treat these parts of the uphols-tery as soon as possible.
• Never use strong solvents such aswasher fluid, gasoline, mineral spirit orconcentrated alcohol to clean the interioras this can damage the upholstery aswell as other interior materials.
• Never spray cleaning agent directly ontocomponents that have electrical buttonsand controls. Wipe instead with a dampcloth with cleaning agent.
• Sharp objects and Velcro can damagethe car's textile upholstery.
Related information
• Cleaning the center display (p. 615)
• Cleaning fabric upholstery and ceiling liner (p. 617)
• Cleaning the seat belt (p. 617) •
Cleaning floor mats and inlay mats (p. 617)
• Cleaning leather upholstery (p. 618)
• Cleaning the leather steering wheel(p. 619)
• Cleaning interior plastic, metal and wood sur-faces (p. 620)
Cleaning the center display
Marks, stains, finger smudges etc. on the center display may affect its performance and readabil-ity. Clean the screen regularly with a microfibercloth.
To clean the center display:
1. Turn off the center display by pressing and holding the Home button.
2. Wipe the screen clean with the microfiber cloth provided or use another microfiber cloth of similar quality. Wipe the screen witha clean, dry microfiber cloth using small, cir-cular motions. If necessary, moisten the clothslightly.
3. Reactivate the display by pressing the Home button briefly.

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It is important to use the right color.
Related information
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Paintwork (p. 627)
• Touching up minor paint damage (p. 627)
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. 181)
• Using the windshield and headlight washers (p. 183)
• Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 185)

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Heated windshield washer nozzles
* (p. 181)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function (p. 182)
• Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 184)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 632)
• Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 631)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 630)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 180)
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
Raise the wiper arms to the service position. Service position is activated/deactivated viathe function view in the center display whenthe car is stationary and the windshield wip-ers are not on. Press the button on the wiperblade attachment and pull the wiper bladestraight out, parallel with the wiper arm.
Slide in a new wiper blade until it clicks into place.
3. Check to make sure the blade is securely in place.
4. 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. 181)
• Using the windshield and headlight washers (p. 183)
• Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 185)
• Heated windshield washer nozzles
* (p. 181)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 182)
• Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 184)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 632)
• Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 631)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 629)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 180)
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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632 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. 181)
• Using the windshield and headlight washers (p. 183)
• Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 185)
• Heated windshield washer nozzles
* (p. 181)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 182)
• Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 184)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 632)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 630) •
Changing rear window wipers (p. 629)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 180)
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: 5.5 liters
(5.8 qts).
• Vehicles
without headlight washing: 3.5 lit-
ers (3.7 qts).
Related information
• Using the rain sensor (p. 181)
• Using the windshield and headlight washers (p. 183)
• Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 185) •
Heated windshield washer nozzles
* (p. 181)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 182)
• Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 184)
• Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 631)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 630)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 629)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 180)