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Cleaning interior plastic, metal and wood surfaces
Use cleaning agents and car care products recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly andtreat 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.
Related information
Cleaning the interior (p. 607)
Cleaning the center display (p. 608)
Cleaning fabric upholstery and ceiling liner (p. 609)
Cleaning the seat belt (p. 610)
Cleaning textile floor and inlay mats(p. 611)
Cleaning leather upholstery
* (p. 611)
Cleaning the leather steering wheel(p. 612)
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 therims at a car wash or garage with an oil sepa-rator. Use a car washing detergent recom-mended by Volvo.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 613)
Polishing and waxing (p. 614)
Hand washing (p. 615)
Automatic car washes (p. 616)
High-pressure washing (p. 617)
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 618)
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim components (p. 618)
Cleaning rims (p. 619)
Corrosion protection (p. 620)
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* Option/accessory.615
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.Use cleaning agents and car care productsrecommended by Volvo.
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.
Wash using a sponge, car washing deter-gent and plenty of lukewarm water. Makesure that the sponge is clean. A dirtysponge can scratch the paint.
Clean the wiper blades with lukewarmsoap solution or car washing detergent.
Dry the vehicle using a clean, soft chamoisor a squeegee. Try not to let drops ofwater dry in strong sunlight. This couldcause water drying stains that may needto be polished out.
In areas with heavy industrial emissions,more frequent washing of the vehicle'sexterior is recommended.
Tar spots from asphalt may remain evenafter washing. Use a Volvo-recommendedtar remover to remove these spots afterwashing the vehicle.
WARNING
Always entrust engine washing to a work- shop. If the engine is hot, there is a risk offire.
CAUTION
Dirty headlights do not work as well. Clean them regularly, e.g. when refueling. Do not use corrosive cleaners. Use water and a non-abrasive sponge.
NOTE
Exterior lighting such as headlights and taillights may develop temporary conden-sation on the inside of the lens. This is nor-mal. All exterior lighting is designed toresist this. Condensation is normally ven-ted out of the lamp housing once the lighthas been lit for some period of time.
CAUTION
Make sure that the panoramic roof
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and sun shade are closed before wash- ing the vehicle.
Never use abrasive polishing agents onthe panoramic roof.
Never use wax on the rubber sealsaround the panoramic roof.
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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.
Testing the brakes
WARNING
Always test the brakes after washing the vehicle, including the parking brake, toensure moisture and corrosion do notattach the brake pads and impair brakefunctionality.
Lightly depress the brake pedal from time to time when driving long distances in rain orslush. The heat from the friction will helpwarm up and dry the brake pads. Do the sameafter starting the vehicle in very damp or coldweather.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 613)
Polishing and waxing (p. 614)
Hand washing (p. 615)
High-pressure washing (p. 617)
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 618)
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trimcomponents (p. 618)
Cleaning rims (p. 619)
Corrosion protection (p. 620)
Auto-hold brakes (p. 403)
Settings for automatically activating theparking brake (p. 402)
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces
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(p. 254)
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 recommended by Volvo.
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. 613)
Polishing and waxing (p. 614)
Hand washing (p. 615)
Automatic car washes (p. 616)
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 618)
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trimcomponents (p. 618)
Cleaning rims (p. 619)
Corrosion protection (p. 620)
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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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 recommended by Volvo.
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. 613)
Polishing and waxing (p. 614)
Hand washing (p. 615)
Automatic car washes (p. 616)
High-pressure washing (p. 617)
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim components (p. 618)
Cleaning rims (p. 619)
Corrosion protection (p. 620)
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. Usea car washing detergent recommended byVolvo.
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 inthe illustrations below).
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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.
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. 613)
Polishing and waxing (p. 614)
Hand washing (p. 615)
Automatic car washes (p. 616)
High-pressure washing (p. 617)
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 618)
Cleaning rims (p. 619)
Corrosion protection (p. 620)
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 rims at a car wash or garage withan oil separator. Use a car washing detergentrecommended by Volvo.
Use a rim cleaning agent recommended by Volvo. Strong rim cleaning agents could damage the surface and stain the chromed aluminum rims.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 613)
Polishing and waxing (p. 614)
Hand washing (p. 615)
Automatic car washes (p. 616)
High-pressure washing (p. 617)
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trimcomponents (p. 618)
Cleaning rims (p. 619)
Corrosion protection (p. 620)