2018 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE rims

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
641
Automatic car washes
The vehicle should be washed as soon as it
becomes dirty. This makes the vehicle easier to
clean because dirt does not attach as strongly. It
also reduces the risk of scratches and keeps the
vehicle looking new.
Automatic car washesAn automatic car wash is a fast and easy way to
keep your vehicle clean, but it does not reach all
areas 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 few
months; the paintwork on new vehicles takes
some 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 the
vehicle is stationary and the vehicle will not be
able to roll.
CAUTION For automatic car washes in which the vehicle
is pulled forward on rolling wheels:
1.

Before washing the vehicle, make sure
that the automatic rain sensor is deacti-
vated. If it is not deactivated and inadver-
tently starts, the wiper arms could be
damaged.
2. To help prevent damage from the auto- matic car wash machinery, make sure
that 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 least
2 seconds.
The vehicle is now ready for the automatic car
wash.
CAUTION The system will automatically change to P
mode if the above steps are not followed. In P
mode, the wheels are locked, which they
should not be when the vehicle is being
washed in a car wash.
Related information
•
Cleaning the exterior (p. 638)
• Polishing and waxing (p. 639)
• Hand washing (p. 639)
• High-pressure washing (p. 642)
• Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 642)
• Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim
components (p. 643)
• Cleaning rims (p. 644)
• Corrosion protection (p. 644)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
642High-pressure washing
The vehicle should be washed as soon as it
becomes dirty. This makes the vehicle easier to
clean because dirt does not attach as strongly. It
also reduces the risk of scratches and keeps the
vehicle looking new. Wash the vehicle in a car
wash or garage with an oil separator. Use a car
washing detergent.
High-pressure washingIf washing the vehicle with a high-pressure wash,
use sweeping movements and keep the nozzle at
least 30 cm (13 in.) from the vehicle. Do not
spray directly onto locks.
Related information
• Cleaning the exterior (p. 638)
• Polishing and waxing (p. 639)
• Hand washing (p. 639)
• Automatic car washes (p. 641)
• Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 642)
• Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim
components (p. 643)
• Cleaning rims (p. 644)
• Corrosion protection (p. 644) Cleaning the wiper blades
The vehicle should be washed as soon as it
becomes dirty. This makes the vehicle easier to
clean because dirt does not attach as strongly. It
also reduces the risk of scratches and keeps the
vehicle looking new. Wash the vehicle in a car
wash or garage with an oil separator. Use a car
washing detergent.
Wiper bladesAsphalt, dust and salt residue on wiper blades, as
well as insects, ice etc. on the windshield, shorten
the 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 vehicle
shampoo. Do not use strong solvents.
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 trim
components (p. 643) •
Cleaning rims (p. 644)
• Corrosion protection (p. 644)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
* Option/accessory.643
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and
trim components
The vehicle should be washed as soon as it
becomes dirty. This makes the vehicle easier to
clean because dirt does not attach as strongly. It
also reduces the risk of scratches and keeps the
vehicle looking new. Wash the vehicle in a car
wash or garage with an oil separator. Use a car
washing detergent.
Exterior plastic, rubber and trim
components
A special cleaning agent available from Volvo
retailers is recommended for the cleaning and
care of colored plastic parts, rubber and trim
components, e.g. glossy trim. Follow the usage
instructions for the cleaning agent carefully.
Avoid using car washing detergents with a pH
value lower than 3.5 or higher than 11.5. Doing
so 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 a
soft 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 could
cause discoloration of anodized aluminum
components like the roof rail and around the
side 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)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
644Cleaning rims
The vehicle should be washed as soon as it
becomes dirty. This makes the vehicle easier to
clean because dirt does not attach as strongly. It
also reduces the risk of scratches and keeps the
vehicle looking new. Wash the vehicle in a car
wash or garage with an oil separator. Use a car
washing 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 trim
components (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 sheet
metal, a high-quality painting process, corrosion-
protected and minimized metal overlap, and
shielding plastic components, abrasion protection
and supplemental rust inhibitor in exposed areas.
In the chassis, exposed components of the wheel
suspension are made of corrosion-resistant cast
aluminum.
Inspection and maintenanceThe corrosion protection does not normally
require maintenance, but keeping the vehicle
clean is always a good way to further reduce the
risk of corrosion. The use of strong alkaline or
acidic cleaning fluids should always be avoided
on shiny body components. Any stone chips in
the paint should be touched up as soon as they
are 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 trim
components (p. 643)
• Cleaning rims (p. 644)