2018 VOLVO XC90 windshield wipers

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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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630 •
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)

INDEX
662Vehicle status 580
inflation pressure 540
Vehicle upholstery 615, 617, 618, 619, 620
Vehicle weight 641
Ventilation 212, 213 Seats 221
Video 490, 492 settings 491
Voice control 147 climate 208
phone 149
radio and media 150
settings 150
VOL mark 528
Volvo ID 26 create and register 27
W
Warning lightAdaptive Cruise Control 296
stability and traction control system 272
Warning lights airbags SRS 97
alternator does not charge 97
brake system error 97
low oil pressure 97
parking brake applied 97
seat belt reminder 97
starter battery not charging 97
WARNING 97
Warning sound parking brake 414
warning symbols 97 Warning symbols safety 42
Warranties 576Washer Headlights 183
rear window 184, 185
washer fluid, filling 632
Windshield 183
Washer fluid 632
Washer nozzles, heated 181
Waxing 621 Weights Curb weight 641
Wheel bolts 543 locking 543
Wheels cleaning 626
mounting 546
removal 544
Snow chains 549Wheels and tires
Load index and speed symbol 532
Whiplash protection 46
Whiplash Protection System 46
WHIPS (Whiplash Protection System) 46Wi-Fi connecting vehicle to Internet 509
delete network 513sharing Internet connection, tethering,
hotspot 511
technology and security 513
Window sun shade 173
Windows and glass 170 Windshield heating 226
projected image 144, 146
Windshield washing 183
Windshield wipers 180 rain sensor 181, 182
Winter driving 440
Winter tires 549
Winter wheels 549 Wiper blade replacing 629, 630
service position 631