2020 VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE rims

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Automatic car washes
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.
Washing your vehicle in an automatic car wash is a fast and easy way to keep your vehi-cle clean, but it does not reach all areas of thevehicle. Volvo recommends washing yourvehicle by hand or supplementing automaticcar washes with a hand wash.
NOTE
Volvo recommends not washing the vehi- cle in an automatic car wash during thefirst few months; the paintwork on newvehicles takes some time to fully harden.
CAUTION
Before driving the vehicle into a car wash, deactivate the Automatic Braking whenStationary and Automatic Parking BrakeApplication functions. If the functions arenot deactivated, the brake system willseize when the vehicle is stationary and thevehicle will not be able to roll.
CAUTION
For automatic car washes in which the vehicle is pulled forward on rolling wheels:
1. Before washing the vehicle, make sure that the automatic rain sensor is deac- tivated. If it is not deactivated andinadvertently starts, the wiper armscould be damaged.
2. To help prevent damage from the auto- matic car wash machinery, make surethat the door mirrors are folded in,antennas retracted or removed, andany auxiliary lights secured.
3. Drive into the automatic car wash.
4. Turn off the "Automatic Braking when Stationary" function using the
but-
ton in the tunnel console.
5. Turn off the "Automatic Parking Brake Application" function in the center dis- play's Top view.
6. Turn off the engine by turning the start knob in the tunnel console clockwise.Hold the knob in position for at least2 seconds.
The vehicle is now ready for the automaticcar wash.
CAUTION
The system will automatically change to P
mode if the above steps are not followed. In P mode, the wheels are locked, which
they should not be when the vehicle isbeing washed in a car wash.
NOTE
Keep in mind that if the vehicle is equipped with the keyless locking and unlocking function *, the doors and tailgate/trunk lid
may open when washing the vehicle if the remote key is within range.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 644)
Polishing and waxing (p. 644)
Hand washing (p. 645)
High-pressure washing (p. 648)
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 648)
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim components (p. 649)
Cleaning rims (p. 650)
Corrosion protection (p. 650)
Auto-hold brakes (p. 424)

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Settings for automatically activating the parking brake (p. 423)
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces
*
(p. 261)
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.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 644)
Polishing and waxing (p. 644)
Hand washing (p. 645)
Automatic car washes (p. 647)
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 648)
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trimcomponents (p. 649)
Cleaning rims (p. 650)
Corrosion protection (p. 650)
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.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 644)
Polishing and waxing (p. 644)
Hand washing (p. 645)
Automatic car washes (p. 647)
High-pressure washing (p. 648)
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim components (p. 649)

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Cleaning rims (p. 650)
Corrosion protection (p. 650)
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
* (as shown in the illustra-
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.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 644)
Polishing and waxing (p. 644)
Hand washing (p. 645)
Automatic car washes (p. 647)
High-pressure washing (p. 648)
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 648)
Cleaning rims (p. 650)
Corrosion protection (p. 650)
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.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 644)
Polishing and waxing (p. 644)
Hand washing (p. 645)
Automatic car washes (p. 647)
High-pressure washing (p. 648)
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trimcomponents (p. 649)
Cleaning rims (p. 650)
Corrosion protection (p. 650)
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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Cleaning the exterior (p. 644)
Polishing and waxing (p. 644)
Hand washing (p. 645)
Automatic car washes (p. 647)
High-pressure washing (p. 648)
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 648)

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Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim components (p. 649)
Cleaning rims (p. 650)
Paintwork The paintwork consists of multiple layers. It is an important part of the vehicle's corrosionprotection and therefore needs to be checkedregularly.
The most common types of paint damage are minor stone chips, scratches and damage toe.g. the edges of fenders, doors and bumpers.To help prevent corrosion, paint damageshould be rectified immediately.
Related information
Touching up minor paint damage (p. 651)
Color codes (p. 652)
Touching up minor paint damage The paintwork is an important part of the vehicle's corrosion protection and thereforeneeds to be checked regularly. The mostcommon types of paint damage are minorstone chips, scratches and damage to e.g.the edges of fenders, doors and bumpers.
To help prevent corrosion, paint damage should be rectified immediately.
NOTE
Make sure the surface is clean and dry before performing any touch-ups to thepaint. The surface temperature should beat least 15 °C (59 °F).
Materials that might be needed
Primer
‒ special adhesive primer is availa-
ble in a spray can for e.g. plastic-covered bumpers.
Base coat and clear coat
‒ available in
spray cans or as a touch-up pen/stick 18
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Masking tape.
Fine-grain sandpaper.
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Follow the instructions on the packaging for the touch-up pen/stick carefully.