2019 VOLVO XC60 TWIN ENGINE wiper fluid

STARTING AND DRIVING
469

Slippery driving conditions
For 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 tiresby law. Not all countries permit the use ofstudded tires.
Practice driving on slippery surfaces under con-trolled conditions to learn how the vehicle reacts.

Related information
Snow tires (p. 577)
Snow chains (p. 577)
Braking on salted roads (p. 437)
Braking on wet roads (p. 437)
Filling washer fluid (p. 660)
Start battery (p. 625)
Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 658)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 657)
Refilling coolant (p. 623)
Driving through standing water
Driving the vehicle through a deep pool of stand-ing water on a water-covered roadway is calledfording. This must be done with great caution.
To prevent damage to the vehicle when drivingthrough water (e.g. on flooded roads):
Do not drive in water higher than the floor ofthe vehicle. If possible, check the depth ofthe water at its deepest point before drivingthrough it. Be particularly careful when driv-ing through flowing water.
Always select the Off Road drive modebefore driving in water to ensure the gasolineengine is running.
Do not drive faster than walking speed.
Do not stop the vehicle in the water. Drivecarefully forward or back the vehicle out ofthe water.
Remember that waves created by passingvehicles could cause the water level to riseabove the vehicle's floor level.
Avoid driving through salt water to help avoidthe risk of corrosion.
CAUTION
Parts of the vehicle (e.g. engine, transmission,driveline, electrical components, etc.) can bedamaged if the vehicle is driven through waterhigher than its floor level. Damage to anycomponents caused by flooding, vapor lock orinsufficient oil is not covered under warranty.
If the engine stalls while the vehicle is inwater, do not attempt to restart it. Have thevehicle towed on the bed of a tow truck to aworkshop - an authorized Volvo workshop isrecommended.

CAUTION
Because it can be difficult to determine thewater depth, avoid driving through standing orrunning water.
When you have passed the water, press lightly onthe brake pedal and check that the brakes arefunctioning properly. Water, mud, slush, etc. canmake the brake linings slippery, resulting indelayed braking effect.
If the vehicle is equipped with a trailer couplingcontact, clean the contact after driving in water ormud.

Related information
Recovery (p. 485)
Low Speed Control (p. 460)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
654
Cleaning rims
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.

Rims
Only use rim cleaning products recommended byVolvo.
Strong rim cleaning agents could damage thesurface and stain the chromed aluminum rims.

Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 648)
Polishing and waxing (p. 649)
Hand washing (p. 649)
Automatic car washes (p. 651)
High-pressure washing (p. 652)
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trimcomponents (p. 653)
Cleaning rims (p. 654)
Corrosion protection (p. 654)
Corrosion protection
Your vehicle is constructed with effective protec-tion against corrosion.
Corrosion protection for the body consists ofmodern metallic protective coatings on the sheetmetal, a high-quality painting process, corrosion-protected and minimized metal overlap, andshielding plastic components, abrasion protectionand supplemental rust inhibitor in exposed areas.In the chassis, exposed components of the wheelsuspension are made of corrosion-resistant castaluminum.
Inspection and maintenance
The corrosion protection does not normallyrequire maintenance but keeping the vehicleclean is always a good way to further reduce therisk of corrosion. The use of strong alkaline oracidic cleaning fluids should always be avoidedon shiny body components. Any stone chips inthe paint should be touched up as soon as theyare discovered.

Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 648)
Polishing and waxing (p. 649)
Hand washing (p. 649)
Automatic car washes (p. 651)
High-pressure washing (p. 652)
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 652)
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trimcomponents (p. 653)
Cleaning rims (p. 654)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
657
Changing rear window wipers
The wiper blades help remove water from thewindshield and rear window. Along with thewasher fluid, they clean the glass and helpimprove visibility while driving. The windshieldand rear window wiper blades can be replaced.

Changing rear window wipers
Lift the wiper arm from the window and pull the lowersection of the blade to the right.
Grasp the center of the wiper blade and lift itfrom the window to the stop position.

NOTE
When the wiper arm is halfway folded out, itwill stop in a locking position that helps pre-vent the arm from falling back onto the rearwindow. The wiper arm must be pulled pastthe locking position stop in order to changethe wiper blade.
Grip the lower part of the blade and pull tothe right until the blade loosens from thearm.
3.Press the new wiper blade until it clicks intoplace. Check to make sure the blade issecurely 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 whenbacking up (p. 180)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 178)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 180)
Filling washer fluid (p. 660)
Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 659)
Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 658)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 176)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
658
Replacing windshield wiper blades
The wiper blades help remove water from thewindshield and rear window. Along with thewasher fluid, they clean the glass and helpimprove visibility while driving. The windshieldand rear window wiper blades can be replaced.

Replacing wiper blades
1. 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.
2. Put the wiper blade in removal positionby folding it out from the wiper arm until itclicks.
3. Press and hold the button on the wiperblade attachment and pull the wiper blade
straight out , parallel with the wiper arm.
4.Slide in the new wiper blade until it clicksinto place.
5. Fold the blade back toward the arm until itclicks into place. The blade is no longer in itsremoval position and can once again bemoved.
6. Check to make sure the wiper blade issecurely in place.
7. 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. 177)
Using the windshield and headlight washers(p. 179)
Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 180)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 178)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 180)
Filling washer fluid (p. 660)
Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 659)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 657)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 176)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
659
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. 177)
Using the windshield and headlight washers(p. 179)
Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 180)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 178)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 180)
Filling washer fluid (p. 660)
Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 658)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 657)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 176)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
* Option/accessory.660
Filling washer fluid
Washer fluid is used to keep the headlights,windshield and rear window clean. Washer fluidcontaining anti-freeze should be used in verycold weather (below-freezing temperatures).
Fill washer fluid into the reservoir with the bluecover. The reservoir is used for the windshieldwasher, tailgate window washer and headlightwasher*

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 duringcold 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:
Vehicles with headlight washing: 5.3 liters(5.6 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 whenbacking up (p. 180)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 178)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 180)
Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 659)
Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 658)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 657)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 176)

INDEX
689
Weights
Curb weight 667
Wheel bolts 571
locking 571
Wheels
cleaning 654
mounting 574
removal 572
Snow chains 577
Wheels and tires
Load index and speed symbol 560
Whiplash protection 46
Whiplash Protection System 46
WHIPS (Whiplash Protection System) 46
Wi-Fi
connecting vehicle to Internet 539
delete network 543
sharing Internet connection, tethering,
hotspot 541
technology and security 543
Windows and glass 166
Windshield
heating 219
projected image 142, 144
Windshield washing 179
Windshield wipers 176
rain sensor 177, 178
Winter driving468
Winter tires577
Winter wheels 577
Wiper blade 176
replacing 657, 658
service position 659
Wiper blade and washing fluid 176
Wiper blades, heated 176