2019 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE maintenance

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
660Replacing 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
NOTE When changing wiper blades, make sure that
the blades are of 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)
Using the rain sensor's memory function
(p. 178)
Using the rear window wiper/washer
(p. 180)
Filling washer fluid (p. 662)
Windshield wipers in the service position
(p. 661)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 659)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 176)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
661
Windshield wipers in the service
position
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 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. 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)
Using the rain sensor's memory function
(p. 178)
Using the rear window wiper/washer
(p. 180)
Filling washer fluid (p. 662)
Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 660)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 659)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 176)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
* Option/accessory.
662 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. 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)
Using the rain sensor's memory function
(p. 178)
Using the rear window wiper/washer
(p. 180)
Windshield wipers in the service position
(p. 661)
Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 660)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 659)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 176)

INDEX
678B Backrest
front seat, adjusting
184, 185, 188,
189, 190, 191
rear seat, adjusting 197, 198
rear seat, folding 193, 198, 199
Battery Hybrid 631
jump-start 481
Maintenance 627
start 627
symbols on the battery 632
warning symbols 632
BLIS 355, 356, 357, 358
Blower adjusting 226
air distribution 210
air vents 211
Bluetooth connect 524
connecting vehicle to Internet 543
phone 532
settings 541
Book service and repair 615
Booster cushions 71
Brake assist after collision 447 Brake fluid
grade
673
Brake functions 438
Brake light 160
Brake position 449
Brakes 439
anti-lock brakes, ABS 439
automatic when stationary 446
Brake Assist System, BAS 441
brake lights 160
brake system 438
emergency brake lights 160
handbrake 442
Maintenance 442
on salted roads 441
on wet roads 441
brake system fluid 673
C Camera sensor
351
Camera unit
337, 341
Capacity weight 588, 669
Cargo compartment 598
attachment points 601
cargo net 606 electrical outlet
594, 596
Lighting
163
Cargo compartment cover 601, 602
cargo net 606
Cargo net 606
Car wash 650, 651, 653, 654, 655, 656
Catalytic converter 479
recovery 487
CD player 522
Cell phone, see Phone 533
Center console 593
Center display change appearance 131
cleaning 645
climate controls 215
Function view 122
keyboard 126
messages 140, 141
operation 112, 115, 119, 124
overview 109
settings 132, 133
switch off and change volume 131
symbols in status bar 124
views 115
Central locking 262
Change of owner 134
Changing a wheel 574

INDEX
684Lighting
Active Bending Lights 159
approach lighting 161
automatic high beam 157
automatic lighting controls, passenger
compartment 162
brake lights 160
controls 152, 162, 164
daytime running lights 154
display lighting 164
emergency brake lights 160
Hazard warning flashers 161
high beams 156, 157
home safe lighting 161
in passenger compartment 162, 164
instrument illumination 164
instrument lighting 164
low beams 155
position lights 154
rear fog light 159
settings 153
Turn signals 158
Lighting, replacing bulbs 626
Limp home 448
Load anchoring eyelets cargo compartment 601
Load anchoring hooks 600
Load carriers 600
Load index 564 Loading
general
598
load anchoring eyelets 601
long load 599
Lock indication 242
setting 243
Locking/unlocking Tailgate 247, 261
Locking wheel bolts 575
Locks Locking 246
unlocking 246
Long-term storage 432
Low battery charge level start battery 480
Low beams 155
Lower the rear end 599
Low oil level 624
Low-speed driving 464
activate with function button 465 M
Maintained climate comfort
237
start/stop
237
Maintenance 610
corrosion protection 656
Max. axle weight 669
Max. roof load 669
Media player 518, 520
compatible file formats 525, 526
voice control 148
Messages and symbols Adaptive Cruise Control 314
Collision warner with auto-brake 353
Messages in BLIS 359
Messages in display 105, 140
handling 106, 140
saved 107, 141
Mileage 89
electric motor 469
Misting condensation in headlights 650, 653
Mood lighting 163, 164