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Cleaning fabric upholstery and ceiling liner
Only use cleaning agents and car care prod- ucts recommended by Volvo. Clean regularlyand treat stains immediately. It is importantto vacuum before using a cleaning agent.
Never scrape or rub a stain, as this could dam- age the upholstery or ceiling liner. Never usestrong stain removers, as this could changethe color of the upholstery or ceiling liner. Use soapy water or a similar detergent. For more difficult stains caused by oil, ice cream,shoe polish, etc., use a stain remover. Consultwith your Volvo retailer.
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Cleaning the interior (p. 619)
Cleaning the center display (p. 619)
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 interior plastic, metal and woodsurfaces (p. 623)
Cleaning the seat belt
Only use cleaning agents and car care prod- ucts recommended by Volvo. Clean regularlyand treat stains immediately. It is importantto vacuum before using a cleaning agent.
Use water and a synthetic soap solution. Spe- cially designed textile cleaning agents areavailable for purchase at Volvo retailers. Makesure the belt is dry before it is retracted.
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Cleaning the interior (p. 619)
Cleaning the center display (p. 619)
Cleaning fabric upholstery and ceiling liner(p. 621)
Cleaning floor mats and inlay mats(p. 621)
Cleaning leather upholstery
* (p. 622)
Cleaning the leather steering wheel(p. 623)
Cleaning interior plastic, metal and woodsurfaces (p. 623)
Cleaning floor mats and inlay mats
Only use cleaning agents and car care prod- ucts recommended by Volvo. Clean regularlyand treat stains immediately. It is importantto vacuum before using a cleaning agent.
Remove the inlay mats to clean the floor mats and inlay mats separately. Each inlay mat issecured into place with pins.
1. Remove the inlay mat by grasping the inlay mat at each pin and lifting the mat straight up.
2. Use a vacuum to remove dust and dirt.
NOTE
Do not swing or strike the inlay mats vio- lently against another object to remove dirtas this could damage the mats.
3. After vacuuming, a specially designed tex- tile cleaning agent should be used to remove stains on floor mats. Floor matsshould be cleaned with products recom-mended by Volvo retailers.
4. After cleaning, put the inlay mat back into place by pressing it in at each pin.
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Cleaning the leather steering wheel
Only use cleaning agents and car care prod- ucts recommended by Volvo. Clean regularlyand treat stains immediately. It is importantto vacuum before using a cleaning agent.
Leather needs to breathe. Never cover the leather steering wheel with a plastic protector.Volvo Leather Care Kit 951 0251 and LeatherSoftener 943 7429 are recommended forcleaning the leather steering wheel. First,remove dirt, dust, etc. with a damp sponge orcloth.
CAUTION
Sharp objects such as rings could damage the leather on the steering wheel.
Treating stains on the steering wheel:Type 1 (ink, wine, coffee, milk, sweat or blood)
–Use a soft cloth or sponge. Wipe the steering wheel using a solution of 5%ammonia. For blood stains, mix approxi-mately 2 dl (1 cup) of water with 25 g(one ounce) of salt and wipe the stain.
Type 2 (grease, oil, sauces or chocolate)
1. Same procedure as for Type 1 stains.
2. Finish by wiping the wheel with an absorbent paper 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 woodsurfaces (p. 623)
Cleaning interior plastic, metal and wood surfaces
Only use cleaning agents and car care prod- ucts recommended by Volvo. Clean regularlyand treat stains immediately.
A lightly dampened microfiber cloth is recom- mended for cleaning interior details and surfa-ces. These cloths are available for purchase atVolvo retailers. Never scrape or rub a stain. Never use strong stain removers.
CAUTION
Do not use solvent containing alcohol to clean the instrument panel glass.
CAUTION
Keep in mind that glossy surfaces can be easily scratched. Wipe these surfaces witha clean and dry microfiber cloth usingsmall, circular motions. If necessary, mois-ten the cloth lightly with clean water.
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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)
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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 it becomes dirty. This makes the vehicle easierto clean because dirt does not attach asstrongly. It also reduces the risk of scratchesand keeps the vehicle looking new. Wash thevehicle in a car wash or garage with an oilseparator and use car washing detergent.
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Cleaning the exterior (p. 624)
Polishing and waxing (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 trim components (p. 629)
Cleaning rims (p. 630)
Corrosion protection (p. 630)
Polishing and waxing
Polish and wax the vehicle when the paint is matte or to provide extra protection. Thevehicle does not need to be polished until it isat least a year old. However, it can be waxedduring the first year. Do not polish or wax thevehicle in direct sunlight. The surface of thevehicle should not be warmer than 45 °C(113 °F).
Wash and dry the vehicle very carefully before polishing or waxing. Removeasphalt and tar stains with asphaltremover or paint thinner. More stubbornstains can be removed with a grindingpaste designed for vehicle paint.
Use polish first and then liquid or pastewax. Follow the instructions on the pack-age carefully. Many products contain bothpolish and wax.
A wide range of polymer-based waxes canbe purchased today. These waxes are easyto use and produce a long-lasting, high-gloss finish that protects the bodyworkagainst oxidation, road dirt and fading.
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CAUTION
Avoid waxing and polishing plastic and rubber. If using degreaser on plastic and rubber, only rub (if necessary) with slight pressure.Use a soft sponge. Polishing glossy trim moldings can wear away or damage the glossy surface layer. Polish containing abrasives must not be used.
CAUTION
Only use paintwork treatments recom- mended by Volvo. Other treatments, suchas preservation, sealing, protection, lustersealing or similar, could damage the paint-work. Paintwork damage caused by suchtreatments are not covered by Volvo's war-ranty.
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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 trim components (p. 629)
Cleaning rims (p. 630)
Corrosion protection (p. 630)
Hand washing
The vehicle should be washed as soon as it becomes dirty. This makes the vehicle easierto clean because dirt does not attach asstrongly. It also reduces the risk of scratchesand keeps the vehicle looking new. Wash thevehicle in a car wash or garage with an oilseparator and use car washing detergent.
Important to keep in mind when handwashing your vehicle
Avoid washing the vehicle in direct sun- light. This could cause the detergent orwax to dry out and become abrasive.
Remove bird droppings from paintwork assoon as possible. It contains chemicalsthat affect and discolor paintwork veryquickly. Use e.g. soft paper or a spongesoaked in lots of water. Consult an author-ized Volvo workshop for assistanceremoving discoloration.
Hose down the underbody, including thewheel housings and bumper.
Hose down the entire vehicle and removeany loose dirt, droppings etc. to reducethe risk of scratches from washing. Do notspray directly onto locks.
If necessary, use cold degreaser on heavilysoiled surfaces. Note that in such casesthe surfaces must not be hot from the sun.
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Settings for automatically activating the parking brake (p. 410)
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces
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(p. 249)
High-pressure washing The vehicle should be washed as soon as it becomes dirty. The longer the dirt remains,the more difficult it will be to keep the vehicleclean. It could also lead to paint damage.Wash the vehicle in a car wash or garagewith an oil separator. Use a car washingdetergent.
If washing the vehicle with a high-pressure wash, use sweeping movements and keep thenozzle at least 30 cm (13 in.) from the vehicle.Do not spray directly onto locks.
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Cleaning the exterior (p. 624)
Polishing and waxing (p. 624)
Hand washing (p. 625)
Automatic car washes (p. 627)
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 628)
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trimcomponents (p. 629)
Cleaning rims (p. 630)
Corrosion protection (p. 630)
Cleaning the wiper blades The vehicle should be washed as soon as it becomes dirty. The longer the dirt remains,the more difficult it will be to keep the vehicleclean. It could also lead to paint damage.Wash the vehicle in a car wash or garagewith an oil separator. Use a car washingdetergent.
Asphalt, dust and salt residue on wiper blades, as well as insects, ice etc. on the windshield,shorten the service life of wiper blades. When cleaning, put the wiper blades in the service position.
NOTE
Wash the wiper blades and windshield regularly with a lukewarm soap solution orvehicle shampoo. Do not use strong sol-vents.
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Polishing and waxing (p. 624)
Hand washing (p. 625)
Automatic car washes (p. 627)
High-pressure washing (p. 628)
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim components (p. 629)
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Cleaning rims (p. 630)
Corrosion protection (p. 630)
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim components The vehicle should be washed as soon as it becomes dirty. The longer the dirt remains,the more difficult it will be to keep the vehicleclean. It could also lead to paint damage.Wash the vehicle in a car wash or garagewith an oil separator and use car washingdetergent.
A special cleaning agent available from Volvo retailers is recommended for the cleaning andcare of colored plastic parts, rubber and trimcomponents, e.g. glossy trim. Follow theusage instructions for the cleaning agent care-fully. Avoid using car washing detergents with a pH value lower than 3.5 or higher than 11.5. Doingso could result in the discoloring of anodized aluminum surfaces
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tions below). Abrasive polishing agents are not recommended for these areas (as shown in the illustrations below).
Components that should be washed with a cleaning product 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, only rub (if necessary) with slight pressure.Use a soft sponge. Polishing glossy trim moldings can wear away or damage the glossy surface layer. Polish containing abrasives must not be used.
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CAUTION
Avoid washing the vehicle with cleaner with a pH value below 3.5 or above 11.5.This could cause discoloration of anodizedaluminum components like the roof rail andaround the side windows. Never use metal polishing agent on ano- dized aluminum components. This couldcause discoloration and destroy the sur-face treatment.
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Cleaning the exterior (p. 624)
Polishing and waxing (p. 624)
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)
Cleaning rims
The vehicle should be washed as soon as it becomes dirty. The longer the dirt remains,the more difficult it will be to keep the vehicleclean. It could also lead to paint damage.Wash the vehicle in a car wash or garagewith an oil separator and use car washingdetergent.
Only use rim cleaning products recommended by Volvo. Strong rim cleaning agents could damage the surface and stain the chromed aluminum rims.
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Cleaning the exterior (p. 624)
Polishing and waxing (p. 624)
Hand washing (p. 625)
Automatic car washes (p. 627)
High-pressure washing (p. 628)
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trimcomponents (p. 629)
Cleaning rims (p. 630)
Corrosion protection (p. 630)
Corrosion protection Your vehicle is constructed with protection against corrosion.
Corrosion protection for the body consists of modern metallic protective coatings on thesheet metal, a high-quality painting process,corrosion-protected and minimized metaloverlap, and shielding plastic components,abrasion protection and supplemental rustinhibitor in exposed areas. In the chassis,exposed components of the wheel suspensionare made of corrosion-resistant cast alumi-num.
Inspection and maintenanceThe corrosion protection does not normallyrequire maintenance, but keeping the vehicleclean helps reduce the risk of corrosion. Theuse of strong alkaline or acidic cleaning fluidsshould be avoided on shiny body components.Any stone chips in the paint should betouched up as soon as they are discovered.
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High-pressure washing (p. 628)
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 628)
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Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
(FMVSS) specifications (USA) and Ministry of Transport (CMVSS) standards (Canada).Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicablesafety standards, as evidenced by the certifi-cation label on the driver's side B-pillar (thestructural member at the side of the vehicle, atthe rear of the driver's door opening). Thislabel also includes codes for paint color, etc.For further information regarding these regula-tions, please consult your Volvo retailer. U.S.models have the upper decal; Canadian mod-els have the lower one. Engine oil. This label contains the recom-
mended engine oil specifications.
Decal A/C. Refrigerant R134a.
NOTE
The decals shown in the Owner's Manual do not claim to be exact reproductions ofthose found in the vehicle. The purpose isto show approximately how they look andabout where they are located on the vehi-cle. The information that applies for yourvehicle in particular is found on the decalon the vehicle.
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Air conditioning specifications (p. 650)