MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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The wiper blades will also move out of the 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 befolded back against the windscreen beforeactivating wiping, washing or rain sensoras well as before departure. This is to pre-vent scratching the paint on the hood.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 179)
Using the windshield and headlight wash- ers (p. 180)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 180)
Filling washer fluid (p. 621)
Replacing windshield wiper blades(p. 619)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 178)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 178)
Filling washer fluid Washer fluid is used to help keep the head- lights and windshield clean. Washer fluidcontaining anti-freeze should be used in verycold weather (below-freezing temperatures).
Fill washer fluid into the reservoir with the blue cover. The reservoir is used for both the windshield washer and the headlight washer
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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 freezing point.
CAUTION
Use Volvo's original washer fluid or an equivalent fluid with the recommended pHvalue between 6 and 8, diluted as recom-mended, e.g. in a 1:1 solution with pH-neu-tral water.
CAUTION
Use washer fluid with anti-freeze when temperatures are below the freezing pointto help keep the pump, reservoir and hosesfrom freezing.
Volume: The washer fluid reservoir has a volume of 5.5 liters (5.8 qts).
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 179)
Using the windshield and headlight wash-ers (p. 180)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 180)
Putting the wiper blades in service posi-tion (p. 620)
