2018 VOLVO XC90 T8 wiper blades

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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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. 638)
• Polishing and waxing (p. 639)
• Hand washing (p. 639)
• Automatic car washes (p. 641)
• High-pressure washing (p. 642)
• Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 642)
• Cleaning rims (p. 644)
• Corrosion protection (p. 644)

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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. 638)
• Polishing and waxing (p. 639)
• Hand washing (p. 639)
• Automatic car washes (p. 641)
• High-pressure washing (p. 642)
• Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trimcomponents (p. 643)
• Cleaning rims (p. 644)
• Corrosion protection (p. 644)
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. 638)
• Polishing and waxing (p. 639)
• Hand washing (p. 639)
• Automatic car washes (p. 641)
• High-pressure washing (p. 642)
• Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 642) •
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trimcomponents (p. 643)
• Cleaning rims (p. 644)

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It is important to use the right color.
Related information
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Paintwork (p. 645)
• Touching up minor paint damage (p. 645)
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. 177)
• Using the windshield and headlight washers (p. 179)
• Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 181)

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Heated windshield washer nozzles
* (p. 177)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function (p. 178)
• Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 180)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 650)
• Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 649)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 648)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
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. 177)
• Using the windshield and headlight washers (p. 179)
• Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 181)
• Heated windshield washer nozzles
* (p. 177)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 178)
• Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 180)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 650)
• Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 649)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 647)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
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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650 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. 177)
• Using the windshield and headlight washers (p. 179)
• Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 181)
• Heated windshield washer nozzles
* (p. 177)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 178)
• Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 180)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 650)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 648) •
Changing rear window wipers (p. 647)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
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. 177)
• Using the windshield and headlight washers (p. 179)
• Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 181) •
Heated windshield washer nozzles
* (p. 177)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 178)
• Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 180)
• Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 649)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 648)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 647)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)

INDEX
669
Charge level
vehicle function 459
Charging hybrid battery 407 opening and closing the charging
door 411
start charging 412
Status 414, 415, 416
stop charging 418
Charging cable 409
Charging current 408
Checking engine oil level 611
Child restraints 63, 65 booster cushions 71
convertible seats 69
infant seats 67
integrated booster cushion 76
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors 74
lower attachment points 74
recalls and registration 65
top tether anchors 72
Child safety 63
Child safety locks 259
Circuit breaker 410
City Safety 335, 336, 338, 339, 344, 346
City Safety in crossing traffic 341, 342
City Safety when evasive maneuver preven- ted 343
Cleaning 635, 637, 638 automatic car wash 641
car wash 638, 639, 641, 642, 643, 644
center display 633
Seat belts 635
textile upholstery 633, 635, 636
upholstery 633, 635, 636, 637, 638
wheels 644
Cleaning wheels 644
Cleaning wiper blades 642
Clean Zone 205
Clean Zone Interior Package 206
Climate 202 auto-regulation 219
blower control 224, 225
parking 230
perceived temperature 203
Sensors 202
temperature control 226, 227, 228
voice control 203
zones 202
Climate controls 213 center display 213
rear seat 213Climate system 202, 213
Refrigerant 664
repairs 608
Clock, setting 93
Collision 42, 47, 52, 61Collision warner detection of pedestrians 339
radar sensor 326
Collision warning 335, 347
Color code, paintwork 646
Color codes 646
Compass 481, 482 calibration 482
Condensation in headlights 639, 641, 642, 643
Connecting vehicle to Internet No connection or poor connection 534
via a mobile device (WiFi) 531
via mobile device (Bluetooth) 531
via vehicle's modem 532
Connect phone 521
Contact information 26
Convertible seats 69
coolant 663
Coolant, filling 612