2018 VOLVO XC90 T8 wiper fluid

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Touching up minor paint damage645
Color codes 646
Changing rear window wipers 647
Replacing windshield wiper blades 648
Windshield wipers in the service position 649
Filling washer fluid 650
SPECIFICATIONS
Type designations654
Dimensions 657
Weights 659
Towing capacity and tongue weight 660
Engine specifications 661
Engine oil specifications 662
Coolant specifications 663
Transmission fluid specifications 663
Brake fluid specifications 663
Fuel tank volume 664
Air conditioning specifications 664
Approved tire pressure 665
INDEX
Index 667

WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
* Option/accessory.
176 •
Locking and unlocking using the remote key (p. 241)
• Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi-cle (p. 257)
Using the windshield wipers
The windshield wipers clean the windshield. The right-side steering wheel lever is used to adjustwindshield wiper settings.
Right-hand steering wheel lever.
Thumb wheel, used to set rain sensor sensi- tivity and interval wiper speed.
Single sweepMove the lever down and release for asingle sweep.
Wipers offMove the lever to position 0 to turn off
the windshield wipers.
Interval wipersSet the number of sweeps per time unit with the thumb wheel when interval wip-
ers are selected.
Continuous wipersMove the lever upward for the wipers to operate at normal speed.
Move the lever upward again for the wip- ers to operate at high speed.
CAUTION
Before activating the wipers, make sure that the wiper blades are not frozen in place andthat any snow or ice on the windshield andrear window has been scraped away.
CAUTION
Use plenty of washer fluid when the wipers clean the windshield. The windshield must bewet when the windshield wipers are working.
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)

WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
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* Option/accessory.177
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Filling washer fluid (p. 650)
• Windshield wipers in the service position (p. 649)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 648)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 647)
Heated windshield washer nozzles
*
The washer nozzles are heated automatically in cold weather to prevent the washer fluid fromfreezing.
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)
• 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)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 647)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
Using the rain sensor The rain sensor monitors the amount of water on the windshield and automatically starts the wind-shield wipers. Rain sensor sensitivity can beadjusted using the thumb wheel on the right-hand steering wheel lever.
Right-hand steering wheel lever.
Rain sensor button
Thumb wheel, sensitivity/interval wiper speed
When the rain sensor is activated, the
rain
sensor symbol will be displayed in the instrument panel.
Activating the rain sensorWhen the rain sensor is activated, the engine must be running or the ignition must be in mode I
or II. The windshield wiper lever must also be in
position 0 or in the single sweep position.

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WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
* Option/accessory.
178 Activate the rain sensor by pressing the rain sen- sor button
.
If the lever is pressed down, the wipers will make additional sweeps across the windshield. Turn the thumb wheel upward for increased sen- sitivity and downward for decreased sensitivity.The wipers will make one extra sweep when thethumb wheel is turned upward.
Deactivate the rain sensor
Deactivate the rain sensor by pressing the rain sensor button or moving the lever upward to another wiper mode. The rain sensor is automatically deactivated in ignition mode 0 or when the engine is switched
off. The rain sensor is also automatically deactivated when the wiper blades are put in the serviceposition. The rain sensor will reactivate whenservice mode is switched off.
CAUTION
The windshield wipers may start inadvertently and be damaged in automatic car washes.Deactivate the rain sensor when the engine is running or when the ignition is in mode I or II.
The symbol in the instrument panel will go out.
Related information
• 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)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 648)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 647)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
Using the rain sensor's memoryfunction The rain sensor monitors the amount of water on the windshield and automatically starts the wind-shield wipers.
Activating/deactivating memory function
The rain sensor's memory function can be set to activate so that the rain sensor button does notneed to be pressed each time the engine isstarted: 1.
Tap
Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap
My CarWipers.
3. Select
Rain Sensor Memory to activate/
deactivate the memory function.
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 rear window wiper/washer(p. 180)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 650)

WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
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* Option/accessory.179
•
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)
Using the windshield and headlightwashers
The windshield and headlight washers clean the windshield and headlights. Use the right-sidesteering wheel lever to start the windshield andheadlight washers.
Starting the windshield and headlight washers
Washing function, right-hand steering wheel lever.
–Move the right-hand steering wheel lever toward the steering wheel to start the wind-shield and headlight washers.
> After the lever is released, the wipers make several extra sweeps.
CAUTION
Avoid activating the washer system when it is frozen or the fluid reservoir is empty. Other-wise, there is a risk of damaging the pump.
Headlight washer *To save washer fluid, the headlights are washed automatically according to a defined intervalwhen the headlights are on.
Reduced washingWhen there is about 1 liter (1 qt) of washer fluid left in the reservoir and the Washer fluid Level
low, refill message is displayed in the instrument
panel together with the
symbol, the washer
fluid supply to the headlights is cut off. This is to prioritize windshield cleaning and visibilitythrough it. The headlights are only washed if highor low beam is on.
Related information
• Using the rain sensor (p. 177)
• 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)

WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
* Option/accessory.
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)
Using the rear window wiper/washer
The rear window wiper/washer cleans the rear window. Use the right-side steering wheel leverto start and control the wiper/washer.
Activating the rear window wiper/ washer
NOTE
The rear window wiper is equipped with over- heating protection that switches off the motorwiper if it becomes overheated. The rear win-dow wiper can be operated again after a cool-ing-down period.
Select for interval rear window wiper.
Select for continuous rear window
wiper.
–Move the right-side steering wheel lever for- ward to wash/wipe the rear window.
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)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 650)
• 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)

WINDOWS, GLASS AND MIRRORS
* Option/accessory.181
Using automatic rear window wipingwhen backing up
If reverse gear is engaged while the windshield wipers are on, the rear window wipers will start.This function is deactivated when a differentgear is selected.
1. Tap Settings in the Top view in the center
display.
2. Tap
My CarWipers.
3. Select
Auto Rear Wiper to activate/deacti-
vate automatic rear window wiping when backing up.
If the rear window wipers are already in continu-ous wiper mode, no change will be made.
Related information
• Using the rain sensor (p. 177)
• Using the windshield and headlight washers(p. 179)
• 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) •
Changing rear window wipers (p. 647)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)

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STARTING AND DRIVING
460
Charge
Engine charges hybrid battery.
This function charges the hybrid battery with the help ofthe combustion engine forincreased use of the electric
motor at a later time. This function is not availableif the hybrid battery's charge level is already high.
Symbols in the instrument panel
The symbol is displayed in the hybrid battery gauge
when Hold is activated.
The symbol is displayed in the hybrid battery gauge
when Charge is activated.
Related information
• Using the electric motor only (p. 457)
• Economical driving (p. 456)
• Hybrid gauge (p. 87)
Preparing for a long trip
It is important to have the vehicle's systems and equipment checked carefully before driving longdistances.
Check that:
• the engine is running properly and that fuel consumption is normal
• there are no leaks (fuel, oil or other fluid)
• the brake pedal is functioning optimally
• all lights are working
‒ adjust the headlight
height if the vehicle is carrying a heavy load
• tire tread depth and air pressure are at cor-rect levels. Change to snow tires when driv-ing in areas where there is a risk of snowy oricy roads.
• the start battery is sufficiently charged
• the wiper blades are in good condition
Related information
• Checking tire pressure (p. 557)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 650)
• Winter driving (p. 461)
• Economical driving (p. 456)
• Vehicle modem settings (p. 533)
• Loading recommendations (p. 586)
• Driving with a trailer (p. 472)
• Pilot Assist (p. 311)