2019 VOLVO S90 TWIN ENGINE Owners Manual

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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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3. Thoroughly mix the primer and apply it with asmall brush, toothpick or similar. When theprimer is dry, apply one or more coats ofpaint and then a clear coat, letting the paintdry between each application.
If there is a longer scratch, follow the same pro-cedure as above, but first mask off the surround-ing area to protect the undamaged paint.
Touch-up pens and spray paints are available atVolvo retailers.

NOTE
If the stone chip has not gone down to thebare metal and an undamaged coat of paintremains, apply base coat and clear coatimmediately after cleaning the surface.

Related information
Paintwork (p. 631)
Color codes (p. 632)
Color codes
Color code
The color code label is located on the left doorpillar and is visible when the left front door isopened.
Sample color code (1): US models.
Vehicle paint code
Sample color code (1): Canadian models.
Vehicle paint code
It is important to use the right color.

Related information
Paintwork (p. 631)
Touching up minor paint damage (p. 631)

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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)

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Windshield wipers in the serviceposition
The windshield wiper blades must be in the serv-ice (vertical) position for certain operations, e.g.replacing the blades.
Windshield wipers in the service position.
The windshield wipers must be in the serviceposition 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 position
The service position can be activated/deactivatedwhen 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 ServicePosition button. The indicatorlight in the button will illuminatewhen service position is acti-vated. The windshield wiperswill move to the vertical posi-tion when service position isactivated. To deactivate the service position, tapWiper Service Position once. The indicator lightin the button will go out when service position isdeactivated.
The wiper blades will also move out of serviceposition 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 raisedfrom 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. 176)
Using the windshield and headlight washers(p. 178)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 177)
Filling washer fluid (p. 635)
Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 633)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 175)

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Filling washer fluid
Washer fluid is used to help keep the headlightsand windshield clean. Washer fluid containinganti-freeze should be used in very cold weather(below-freezing temperatures).
Fill washer fluid into the reservoir with the bluecover. The reservoir is used for both the wind-shield washer and the headlight washer*

NOTE
When there is approximately 1 liter (1 qt) ofwasher fluid remaining, the message Washer
fluid Level low, refill and the symbolwill be displayed in the instrument panel.
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:
The washer fluid reservoir has a volume of 5.5 lit-ers (5.8 qts).

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)
Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 634)
Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 633)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 175)

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Type designations
The decals in the vehicle contain informationsuch as chassis number, type designation, colorcode, etc.

Location of decals
The illustration is general and details may vary depending on market and model.