2018 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE washer fluid

STARTING AND DRIVING
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Speed limiter (p. 278)
• Tire sealing system (p. 572) Winter driving
It is important to check the vehicle before driving
in cold/snowy conditions to make sure it can be
driven safely.
Before the cold season arrives:• Make sure the engine coolant contains 50%
antifreeze. This mixture helps protect the
engine from frost erosion down to
approx. -35 °C (-31 °F). Do not mix different
types of antifreeze as this could pose a
health risk.
• Keep the fuel tank well filled to prevent con-
densation from forming.
• Check the viscosity of the engine oil. Oil with
low viscosity (thinner oil) improves cold-
weather starting and reduces fuel consump-
tion when driving with a cold engine.
CAUTION Low-viscosity oil should not be used with hard
driving or in hot weather.
•
Check the condition and charge level of the
start battery. Cold weather places greater
demands on the start battery and reduces its
capacity.
• Use washer fluid containing antifreeze to
help prevent ice from forming in the washer
fluid reservoir.
Slippery driving conditionsFor optimal traction and roadholding, Volvo rec-
ommends using snow tires on all wheels when-
ever there is a risk of snow or ice on the road.
NOTE Certain countries require use of winter tires
by law. Not all countries permit the use of
studded tires.
Practice driving on slippery surfaces under con-
trolled conditions to learn how the vehicle reacts.
Related information
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Snow tires (p. 571)
• Snow chains (p. 571)
• Braking on salted roads (p. 431)
• Braking on wet roads (p. 431)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 650)
• Start battery (p. 615)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 648)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 647)
• Refilling coolant (p. 612)

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Engine compartment overview
This overview shows some service-related com-
ponents. Some of the components included in the vehi-
cle's electric drive system are located in the
engine compartment. Exercise caution when
accessing the engine compartment and only
touch what is required for normal maintenance.
WARNING Orange wiring may only be handled by quali-
fied personnel.
WARNING
Several components in the vehicle work with
high voltage that can be hazardous in case of
an incorrect procedure.
• Do not touch anything that is not clearly
described in this Owner's Manual.
• Be careful when checking/filling fluids in
the engine compartment. The layout of the engine compartment may vary depend-
ing on model and engine variant.
Coolant expansion tank
Brake fluid reservoir (located on the driver's
side)
Washer fluid filler pipe
11 Fusebox
Air filter
Engine oil filler pipe
WARNING Bear in mind that the cooling fan (located at
the front of the engine compartment behind
the radiator) may start or continue running
automatically up to about 6 minutes after the
engine is turned off.
Always entrust engine washing to a workshop
– an authorized Volvo workshop is recom-
mended. If the engine is hot, there is a risk of
fire.
WARNING
The ignition system works with extremely high
and dangerous voltages. The vehicle electrical
system should always be in ignition mode 0
when work in being performed in the engine
compartment.
Do not touch any spark plugs or ignition coils
when the vehicle electrical system is in igni-
tion mode II or when the engine is warm.
Related information
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Opening and closing the hood (p. 607)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 650)
• Refilling coolant (p. 612)
• Fuses in the engine compartment (p. 622)
• Checking and filling engine oil (p. 611)
• Ignition modes (p. 427) 11
Fill the washer fluid at regular intervals, e.g. when refueling.

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Cleaning the interior
Only use cleaning agents and car care products
recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly and
treat stains immediately for best results. It is
important to vacuum before using a cleaning
agent.
CAUTION •
Some colored clothing (for example, dark
jeans and suede garments) may stain the
upholstery. If this occurs, it is important to
clean and treat these parts of the uphols-
tery as soon as possible.
• Never use strong solvents such as
washer fluid, gasoline, mineral spirit or
concentrated alcohol to clean the interior
as this can damage the upholstery as
well as other interior materials.
• Never spray cleaning agent directly onto
components that have electrical buttons
and controls. Wipe instead with a damp
cloth with cleaning agent.
• Sharp objects and Velcro can damage
the car's textile upholstery.
Related information
• Cleaning the center display (p. 633)
• Cleaning fabric upholstery and ceiling liner
(p. 635)
• Cleaning the seat belt (p. 635) •
Cleaning floor mats and inlay mats (p. 635)
• Cleaning leather upholstery (p. 636)
• Cleaning the leather steering wheel
(p. 637)
• Cleaning interior plastic, metal and wood sur-
faces (p. 638) Cleaning the center display
Marks, stains, finger smudges etc. on the center
display may affect its performance and readabil-
ity. Clean the screen regularly with a microfiber
cloth. To clean the center display:
1.

Turn off the center display by pressing and
holding the Home button.
2. Wipe the screen clean with the microfiber cloth provided or use another microfiber
cloth of similar quality. Wipe the screen with
a clean, dry microfiber cloth using small, cir-
cular motions. If necessary, moisten the cloth
slightly.
3. Reactivate the display by pressing the Home button briefly.

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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 the
washer fluid, they clean the glass and help
improve visibility while driving. The windshield
and 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 rear
window. The wiper arm must be pulled past
the locking position stop in order to change
the 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 is
securely 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 when
backing 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 the
washer fluid, they clean the glass and help
improve visibility while driving. The windshield
and rear window wiper blades can be replaced.
Replacing wiper blades Raise the wiper arms to the service position.
Service position is activated/deactivated via
the function view in the center display when
the car is stationary and the windshield wip-
ers are not on. Press the button on the wiper
blade attachment and pull the wiper blade
straight 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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NOTEThe wiper blades are different lengths. The
blade on the driver's side is longer than the
one 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 when
backing 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 service
position
The windshield wiper blades must be in the serv-
ice (vertical) position when performing certain
operations, 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 the
blades (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 windshield
wipers are switched off. Service position is acti-
vated/deactivated via Function view in the center
display:
Tap the Wiper ServicePosition button. The indicator
light in the button will illuminate
when service position is acti-
vated. The windshield wipers
will 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 back
against the windscreen before activating wip-
ing, washing or rain sensor as well as before
departure. This is to prevent scratching the
paint on the hood.
Related information
•
Using the rain sensor (p. 177)
• Using the windshield and headlight washers
(p. 179)
• Using automatic rear window wiping when
backing 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 fluid
containing anti-freeze should be used in very
cold weather (below-freezing temperatures). Fill washer fluid into the reservoir with the blue
cover. The reservoir is used for the windshield
washer, 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 value
between 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 help
keep the pump, reservoir and hoses from
freezing.
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 when
backing 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)