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Cleaning the leather upholstery
1. Apply the leather cleaner to a damp spongeand squeeze it until the cleaner foams.
2. Move the sponge in circular motions to applythe foam to the stain.
3. Dampen the stain thoroughly with thesponge. Let the sponge absorb the stain anddo not rub.
4. Dry the stain using a soft towel and let theleather dry completely.
Protecting the leather upholstery
1. Apply a small amount of leather protector toa cloth and then apply the protector to theleather using light circular movements.
2. Let it dry for approximately 20 minutes.
Protecting the leather upholstery makes it betterable to withstand sunlight's harmful UV rays.
Related information
Cleaning the interior (p. 619)
Cleaning the center display (p. 619)
Cleaning fabric upholstery and ceiling liner(p. 621)
Cleaning the seat belt (p. 621)
Cleaning floor mats and inlay mats (p. 621)
Cleaning the leather steering wheel(p. 623)
Cleaning interior plastic, metal and wood sur-faces (p. 624)
Cleaning the leather steering wheel
Only use cleaning agents and car care productsrecommended by Volvo. Clean regularly andtreat stains immediately for best results. It isimportant to vacuum before using a cleaningagent.
Leather steering wheel
Leather needs to breathe. Never cover theleather steering wheel with a plastic protector.Volvo Leather Care Kit 951 0251 and LeatherSoftener 943 7429 are recommended for clean-ing the leather steering wheel. First, remove dirt,dust, etc. with a damp sponge or cloth.
CAUTION
Sharp objects such as rings could damagethe leather on the steering wheel.
If there are stains on the steering wheel:
Type 1(ink, wine, coffee, milk, sweat or blood)
–Use a soft cloth or sponge. Wipe the steeringwheel using a solution of 5% ammonia. Forblood stains, mix approximately 2 dl(1 cup) ofwater with 25 g (one ounce) of salt and wipethe stain.
Type 2(grease, oil, sauces or chocolate)
1. Same procedure as for Type 1 stains.
2.Finish by wiping the wheel with an absorbentpaper or towel.
Type 3(dry dirt or dust)
1. Remove the dirt/dust using a soft brush.
2. Same procedure as for Type 1 stains.
Related information
Cleaning the interior (p. 619)
Cleaning the center display (p. 619)
Cleaning fabric upholstery and ceiling liner(p. 621)
Cleaning the seat belt (p. 621)
Cleaning floor mats and inlay mats (p. 621)
Cleaning leather upholstery (p. 622)
Cleaning interior plastic, metal and wood sur-faces (p. 624)
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Cleaning interior plastic, metal andwood surfaces
Only use cleaning agents and car care productsrecommended by Volvo. Clean regularly andtreat stains immediately for best results.
Interior plastic, metal and wood
surfaces
A lightly dampened microfiber cloth is recom-mended for cleaning interior details and surfaces.These cloths are available for purchase at Volvoretailers.
Never scrape or rub a stain. Never use strongstain removers.
CAUTION
Do not use solvent containing alcohol toclean the instrument panel glass.
CAUTION
Keep in mind that glossy surfaces can beeasily scratched. Wipe these surfaces with aclean and dry microfiber cloth using small, cir-cular motions. If necessary, moisten the clothlightly with clean water.
Related information
Cleaning the interior (p. 619)
Cleaning the center display (p. 619)
Cleaning fabric upholstery and ceiling liner(p. 621)
Cleaning the seat belt (p. 621)
Cleaning floor mats and inlay mats (p. 621)
Cleaning leather upholstery (p. 622)
Cleaning the leather steering wheel (p. 623)
Cleaning the exterior
The vehicle should be washed as soon as itbecomes 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 and use carwashing detergent.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 624)
Polishing and waxing (p. 625)
Hand washing (p. 625)
Automatic car washes (p. 627)
High-pressure washing (p. 628)
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 628)
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trimcomponents (p. 629)
Cleaning rims (p. 630)
Corrosion protection (p. 630)
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Polishing and waxing
Polish and wax the vehicle when the paint ismatte or to provide extra protection. The vehicledoes not need to be polished until it is at least ayear old. However, it can be waxed during thefirst year. Do not polish or wax the vehicle indirect sunlight. The surface of the vehicle shouldnot be warmer than 45 °C (113 °F).
Wash and dry the vehicle very carefullybefore polishing or waxing. Remove asphaltand tar stains with asphalt remover or paintthinner. More stubborn stains can beremoved with a grinding paste designed forvehicle paint.
Use polish first and then liquid or paste wax.Follow the instructions on the package care-fully. Many products contain both polish andwax.
A wide range of polymer-based waxes canbe purchased today. These waxes are easy touse and produce a long-lasting, high-glossfinish that protects the bodywork against oxi-dation, road dirt and fading.
CAUTION
Avoid waxing and polishing plastic and rubber.
If using degreaser on plastic and rubber, onlyrub (if necessary) with slight pressure. Use asoft sponge.
Polishing glossy trim moldings can wear awayor damage the glossy surface layer.
Polish containing abrasives must not be used.
CAUTION
Only use paintwork treatments recommendedby Volvo. Other treatments, such as preserva-tion, sealing, protection, luster sealing or simi-lar, could damage the paintwork. Paintworkdamage caused by such treatments are notcovered by Volvo's warranty.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 624)
Hand washing (p. 625)
Automatic car washes (p. 627)
High-pressure washing (p. 628)
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 628)
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trimcomponents (p. 629)
Cleaning rims (p. 630)
Corrosion protection (p. 630)
Hand washing
The vehicle should be washed as soon as itbecomes 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 and use carwashing detergent.
Hand washing
Keep the following points in mind when washingthe vehicle:
Avoid washing the vehicle in direct sunlight.This could cause the detergent or wax to dryout and become abrasive.
Remove bird droppings from paintwork assoon as possible. It contains chemicals thataffect and discolor paintwork very quickly.Use e.g. soft paper or a sponge soaked inlots of water. Consult an authorized Volvoworkshop for assistance removing discolora-tion.
Hose down the underbody, including thewheel housings and bumper.
Hose down the entire vehicle and removeany loose dirt, droppings etc. to reduce therisk of scratches from washing. Do not spraydirectly onto locks.
If necessary, use cold degreaser on heavilysoiled surfaces. Note that in such cases thesurfaces must not be hot from the sun.
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Wash using a sponge, car washing detergentand plenty of lukewarm water.
Clean the wiper blades with lukewarm soapsolution or car washing detergent.
Dry the vehicle using a clean, soft chamois ora squeegee. Try not to let drops of water dryin strong sunlight. This could cause waterdrying stains that may need to be polishedout.
In areas with heavy industrial emissions,more frequent washing of the vehicle's exte-rior is recommended.
Tar spots from asphalt may remain even afterwashing. Use a tar remover to remove thesespots after washing the vehicle.
WARNING
Always entrust engine washing to a workshop.If the engine is hot, there is a risk of fire.
CAUTION
Dirty headlights do not work as well. Cleanthem regularly, e.g. when refueling.
Do not use corrosive cleaners. Use water anda non-abrasive sponge.
NOTE
Exterior lighting such as headlights and tail-lights may develop temporary condensationon the inside of the lens. This is normal. Allexterior lighting is designed to resist this.Condensation is normally vented out of thelamp housing once the light has been lit forsome period of time.
CAUTION
Make sure that the panoramic roof andsun shade are closed before washing thevehicle.
Never use abrasive polishing agents onthe panoramic roof.
Never use wax on the rubber sealsaround the panoramic roof.
CAUTION
Remember to remove dirt from the drainholes in the doors and sills after washing thevehicle.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 624)
Polishing and waxing (p. 625)
Automatic car washes (p. 627)
High-pressure washing (p. 628)
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 628)
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trimcomponents (p. 629)
Cleaning rims (p. 630)
Corrosion protection (p. 630)
Settings for automatically activating the park-ing brake (p. 436)
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Automatic car washes
The vehicle should be washed as soon as itbecomes 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.
An automatic car wash is a fast and easy way tokeep 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 inan 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 vehicleis 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 buttonin the tunnel console.
5. Turn off the "Automatic Parking BrakeApplication" function in the center dis-play's Top view.
6.Turn off the engine by turning the startknob in the tunnel console clockwise.Hold the knob in position for at least2 seconds.
The vehicle is now ready for the automatic carwash.
CAUTION
The system will automatically change to Pmode if the above steps are not followed. In Pmode, the wheels are locked, which theyshould not be when the vehicle is beingwashed in a car wash.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 624)
Polishing and waxing (p. 625)
Hand washing (p. 625)
High-pressure washing (p. 628)
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 628)
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trimcomponents (p. 629)
Cleaning rims (p. 630)
Corrosion protection (p. 630)
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Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber andtrim components
The vehicle should be washed as soon as itbecomes 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 and use carwashing detergent.
Exterior plastic, rubber and trim
components
A special cleaning agent available from Volvoretailers 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 pHvalue lower than 3.5 or higher than 11.5. Doingso could result in the discoloring of anodized alu-minum surfaces* (as shown in the illustrationsbelow). Abrasive polishing agents are not recom-mended for these areas (as shown in the illustra-tions below).
Components that should be washed with a cleaningproduct 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, onlyrub (if necessary) with slight pressure. Use asoft sponge.
Polishing glossy trim moldings can wear awayor damage the glossy surface layer.
Polish containing abrasives must not be used.
CAUTION
Avoid washing the vehicle with cleaner with apH 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 anodizedaluminum components. This could cause dis-coloration and destroy the surface treatment.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 624)
Polishing and waxing (p. 625)
Hand washing (p. 625)
Automatic car washes (p. 627)
High-pressure washing (p. 628)
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 628)
Cleaning rims (p. 630)
Corrosion protection (p. 630)
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Paintwork
The paintwork consists of multiple layers. It is animportant part of the vehicle's corrosion protec-tion and therefore needs to be checked regu-larly.
The most common types of paint damage areminor 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. 631)
Color codes (p. 632)
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.
Touching up paint damage
To help prevent corrosion, paint damage shouldbe rectified immediately.
NOTE
Make sure the surface is clean and dry beforeperforming any touch-ups to the paint. Thesurface temperature should be at least 15°C (59 °F).
Materials that might be needed
Primer19 ‒ special adhesive primer is availa-ble in a spray can for e.g. plastic-coveredbumpers.
Base coat and clear coat ‒ available in spray
cans or as a touch-up pen/stick20.
Masking tape.
Fine-grain sandpaper19.
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.
1. Place a strip of masking tape over the dam-aged surface. Pull the tape off so that anyloose 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.
19If required.20Follow the instructions on the packaging for the touch-up pen/stick carefully.
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Replacing windshield wiper blades
The wiper blades help remove water from thewindshield. Along with the washer fluid, theyclean the glass and help improve visibility whiledriving. The 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 intoplace.
3. Check to make sure the blade is securely inplace.
4.Press the wiper blade back against the wind-shield.
Wiper blades come in varying lengths NOTE
When changing wiper blades, make sure thatthe blades are of different lengths. The bladeon the driver's side is longer than the one onthe passenger side.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 176)
Using the windshield and headlight washers(p. 178)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 177)
Filling washer fluid (p. 635)
Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 634)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 175)