2018 VOLVO XC90 Owner´s Manual

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Automatic car washes 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.
Automatic car washesAn automatic car wash is a fast and easy way to keep your vehicle clean, but it does not reach allareas of the vehicle. For best results, Volvo rec-ommends hand washing your vehicle or supple-menting automatic car washes with a hand wash.
NOTE
Volvo recommends not washing the vehicle in an automatic car wash during the first fewmonths; the paintwork on new vehicles takessome time to fully harden.
CAUTION
Before driving the vehicle into a car wash, deactivate the Automatic Braking when Sta-tionary and Automatic Parking Brake Applica-tion functions. If the functions are not deacti-vated, the brake system will seize when thevehicle is stationary and the vehicle will not beable to roll.
CAUTION
For automatic car washes in which the vehicle is pulled forward on rolling wheels:
1. Before washing the vehicle, make surethat the automatic rain sensor is deacti- vated. If it is not deactivated and inadver-tently starts, the wiper arms could bedamaged.
2. To help prevent damage from the auto- matic car wash machinery, make surethat the door mirrors are folded in, anten-nas retracted or removed, and any auxili-ary lights secured.
3. Drive into the automatic car wash.
4. Turn off the "Automatic Braking when Stationary" function using the switch in the tunnel console.
5. Turn off the "Automatic Parking Brake Application" function in the center dis-play's Top view.
6. Turn off the engine by turning the start knob in the tunnel console clockwise.Hold the knob in position for at least2 seconds.
The vehicle is now ready for the automatic carwash.
Related information
• Cleaning the exterior (p. 620)
• Polishing and waxing (p. 621)
• Hand washing (p. 621)
• High-pressure washing (p. 624)
• Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 624)
• Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim components (p. 625)
• Cleaning rims (p. 626)
• Corrosion protection (p. 626)

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High-pressure 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.
High-pressure washingIf washing the vehicle with a high-pressure wash, use sweeping movements and keep the nozzle atleast 30 cm (13 in.) from the vehicle. Do notspray directly onto locks.
Related information
• Cleaning the exterior (p. 620)
• Polishing and waxing (p. 621)
• Hand washing (p. 621)
• Automatic car washes (p. 623)
• Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 624)
• Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trimcomponents (p. 625)
• Cleaning rims (p. 626)
• Corrosion protection (p. 626)
Cleaning the wiper blades 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.
Wiper bladesAsphalt, dust and salt residue on wiper blades, as well as insects, ice etc. on the windshield, shortenthe service life of wiper blades. When cleaning, put the wiper blades in the serv- ice position.
NOTE
Wash the wiper blades and windshield regu- larly with a lukewarm soap solution or vehicleshampoo. Do not use strong solvents.
Related information
• Cleaning the exterior (p. 620)
• Polishing and waxing (p. 621)
• Hand washing (p. 621)
• Automatic car washes (p. 623)
• High-pressure washing (p. 624)
• Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim components (p. 625) •
Cleaning rims (p. 626)
• Corrosion protection (p. 626)

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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.
Related information
• Cleaning the exterior (p. 620)
• Polishing and waxing (p. 621)
• Hand washing (p. 621)
• Automatic car washes (p. 623)
• High-pressure washing (p. 624)
• Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 624)
• Cleaning rims (p. 626)
• Corrosion protection (p. 626)

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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.
Related information
•Cleaning the exterior (p. 620)
• Polishing and waxing (p. 621)
• Hand washing (p. 621)
• Automatic car washes (p. 623)
• High-pressure washing (p. 624)
• Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trimcomponents (p. 625)
• Cleaning rims (p. 626)
• Corrosion protection (p. 626)
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.
Related information
• Cleaning the exterior (p. 620)
• Polishing and waxing (p. 621)
• Hand washing (p. 621)
• Automatic car washes (p. 623)
• High-pressure washing (p. 624)
• Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 624) •
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trimcomponents (p. 625)
• Cleaning rims (p. 626)

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Paintwork
The paintwork consists of multiple layers. It is an important part of the vehicle's corrosion protec-tion and therefore needs to be checked regu-larly.
The most common types of paint damage are minor stone chips, scratches and damage to e.g.the edges of fenders, doors and bumpers. Tohelp prevent corrosion, paint damage should berectified immediately.
Related information
• Touching up minor paint damage (p. 627)
• Color codes (p. 628)
Touching up minor paint damage
The paintwork is an important part of the vehi- cle's corrosion protection and therefore needsto be checked regularly. The most commontypes of paint damage are minor stone chips,scratches and damage to e.g. the edges offenders, doors and bumpers. When repairing paint damage, the vehicle must be clean, dry and have a temperature above15 °C (60 °F).
Touching up minor paint damageTo help prevent corrosion, paint damage should be rectified immediately.
NOTE
When repairing paintwork, it must be clean, dry and at a temperature of at least 15°C.
Materials that might be needed
• Primer 24
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special adhesive primer is availa-
ble in a spray can for e.g. plastic-covered bumpers.
• Base coat and clear coat
‒ available in spray
cans or as a touch-up pen/stick 25
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• Masking tape.
• Fine-grain sandpaper 24
. If the damage has not reached all the way downto the metal, then touch-up paint can be appliedimmediately after the surface has been cleaned.
NOTE
Make sure the surface is clean and dry before performing any touch-ups to the paint. Thesurface temperature should be at least 15 °C(60 °F).
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If required.
25 Follow the instructions on the packaging for the touch-up pen/stick carefully.

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aged surface. Pull the tape off so that any loose flakes of paint adhere to it. If the damage goes down to the bare metal, you may need to use primer first. If the paintdamage is on a plastic surface, an adhesiveprimer should be used for better results.Spray the primer into the lid of the spray canand brush on thinly.
2. Light sanding with a very fine-grained sand- paper or similar may be required beforepainting (e.g. if there are uneven edges).Clean the area carefully and let it dry.
3. Thoroughly mix the primer and apply it with a small brush, toothpick or similar. When theprimer is dry, apply one or more coats ofpaint and then a clear coat, letting the paintdry between each application.
If there is a longer scratch, follow the same pro-cedure as above, but first mask off the surround-ing area to protect the undamaged paint. Touch-up pens and spray paints are available at Volvo retailers.
NOTE
If the stone chip has not gone down to the bare metal and an undamaged coat of paintremains, apply base coat and clear coatimmediately after cleaning the surface.
Related information
• Paintwork (p. 627)
• Color codes (p. 628)
Color codes
Color codeThe color code label is located on the left door pillar and is visible when the left front door isopened.
Sample color code (1): US models.
Sample color code (1): Canadian models.

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