Maintenance and service -&gt; Automatic car wash for your Volvo XC40 2018-2026

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Automatic car wash

The car should be washed as soon as it

becomes dirty. The longer the car is left dirty,

the more difficult it will be to get it com-

pletely clean and there is a risk of scratching

the paintwork.

Outside lighting such as headlamps and

rear lamps may temporarily have conden-

sation on the inside of the lens. This is nor-

mal, all exterior lighting is designed to

withstand this. Condensation is normally

vented out of the lamp housing when the

lamp has been switched on for a time.

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Automatic parking brake activation setting

(p. 406)

Washing the car in an automatic car wash is a

simple and quick way of getting it clean, but it

cannot reach everywhere. Volvo recommends

washing your car by hand or using an auto-

matic car wash supplemented with washing

by hand.

Make sure that the panoramic roof*

and sun visor are closed before wash-

ing the car.

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Never use polishing agent with abra-

sive properties on the panoramic roof.

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Volvo recommends that the car is not

washed in an automatic car wash during

the first few months (this is because the

paintwork has not fully hardened).

Never use wax on the rubber mould-

ings around the panoramic roof.

Remember to remove dirt from the drain

holes in the doors and in the sills after

washing the car.

Before driving the car into an automatic car

wash, deactivate the functions for auto-

matic braking when stationary and auto-

matic parking brake application. If these

functions are not deactivated, the brake

system will jam when the car is stationary

and the car will not be able to move.

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Cleaning the exterior (p. 613)

Polishing and waxing (p. 613)

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* Option/accessory. 615

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*

(p. 246)

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For car washes where the car is pulled for-

ward with rolling wheels, the following

applies:

The system will automatically switch to P

mode unless the above step is followed.

The wheels are locked in P mode, which

they should not be when putting the car

through an automatic car wash.

1. Before washing the car, make sure that

the automatic rain sensor is deacti-

vated, otherwise there is the risk of it

starting and damaging the wiper arms.

2. Make sure that the door mirrors are

retracted, any auxiliary lamps secured,

antennas retracted or removed, other-

wise they risk being damaged by the

automatic car wash.

Be aware that if the car has the keyless

locking and unlocking function*, the car

can be locked/unlocked when the car is

being washed if the remote control key is

within range.

3. Drive into the car wash.

4. Switch off the "Automatic braking at

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standstill" function using the button

on the tunnel console.

Cleaning the exterior (p. 613)

Polishing and waxing (p. 613)

Handwashing (p. 614)

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5. Switch off the "Automatic parking

brake application" function via the top

view of the centre display.

6. Switch off the engine by pressing the

start button next to the steering wheel.

Hold the button depressed for at least

2 seconds.

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The car is ready for the car wash.

Automatic braking when stationary

(p. 407)

Automatic parking brake activation setting

(p. 406)

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616

* Option/accessory.

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

High-pressure washing

Cleaning the wiper blades

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The car should be washed as soon as it

becomes dirty. The longer the car is left dirty,

the more difficult it will be to get it com-

pletely clean and there is a risk of scratching

the paintwork. Wash the car in a car wash

with oil separator. Use car shampoo that is

recommended by Volvo.

The car should be washed as soon as it

becomes dirty. The longer the car is left dirty,

the more difficult it will be to get it com-

pletely clean and there is a risk of scratching

the paintwork. Wash the car in a car wash

with oil separator. Use car shampoo that is

recommended by Volvo.

When using high-pressure washing, use

sweeping movements and make sure that the

nozzle does not come closer than 30 cm

(13 in.) to the surface of the car. Do not spray

directly onto the locks.

Asphalt, dust and salt residue on wiper blades,

as well as insects, ice etc. on the windscreen,

impair the service life of wiper blades.

When cleaning, set the wiper blades in service

position.

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Cleaning the exterior (p. 613)

Polishing and waxing (p. 613)

Handwashing (p. 614)

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Wash the wiper blades and windscreen

regularly with a lukewarm soap solution or

car shampoo. Do not use any strong sol-

vents.

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Cleaning the exterior (p. 613)

Polishing and waxing (p. 613)

Handwashing (p. 614)

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617

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber

and trim components

Avoid washing the car with cleaning agent

with a pH value lower than 3.5 or higher

than 11.5. This may result in discolouration

of anodised aluminium parts such as roof

rack and around the side windows.

The car should be washed as soon as it

becomes dirty. The longer the car is left dirty,

the more difficult it will be to get it com-

pletely clean and there is a risk of scratching

the paintwork. Use car shampoo that is rec-

ommended by Volvo.

A special cleaning agent available from Volvo

dealers is recommended for the cleaning and

care of coloured plastic parts, rubber and trim

components, e.g. glossy trim mouldings.

When using such a cleaning agent the instruc-

tions must be followed carefully.

Never use metal polishing agent on ano-

dised aluminium parts, this can result in

discolouration and destroy the surface

treatment.

Parts that should be washed using a cleaning agent

with a pH value between 3.5 and 11.5.

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Cleaning the exterior (p. 613)

Polishing and waxing (p. 613)

Handwashing (p. 614)

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Avoid washing the car with detergent with a

pH value below 3.5 or above 11.5. This can

cause discolouration of anodised aluminium

components*, as illustrated. We advise

against use of abrasive polishing agents, as

illustrated.

Avoid waxing and polishing on plastic and

rubber.

When using degreasant on plastic and rub-

ber, only rub with light pressure if it is nec-

essary. Use a soft washing sponge.

Polishing glossy trim mouldings could

wear away or damage the glossy surface

layer.

Polishing agent that contains abrasive

must not be used.

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* Option/accessory.

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

Cleaning wheel rims

Rustproofing

Car paintwork

The car should be washed as soon as it

becomes dirty. The longer the car is left dirty,

the more difficult it will be to get it com-

pletely clean and there is a risk of scratching

the paintwork. Perform the cleaning in a car

wash with oil separator. Use car shampoo

that is recommended by Volvo.

The car has protection against corrosion.

Anti-corrosion protection for the body consists

of metallic protective coatings on the sheet

metal, a high-quality painting process, corro-

sion-protected and minimised metal overlap,

and shielding plastic components, abrasion

protection and supplemental rust inhibitor on

exposed areas. In the chassis, exposed com-

ponents of the wheel suspension are made of

corrosion-resistant cast aluminium.

The paintwork consists of several layers and

is an important part of the car's rustproofing,

and should therefore be checked regularly.

The most common types of paintwork dam-

age are stone chips, scratches, and marks on

the edges of wings, doors and bumpers. To

avoid the onset of rust, damaged paintwork

should be rectified immediately.

Use rim cleaning agent recommended by

Volvo.

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Touching up minor paintwork damage

(p. 620)

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Strong rim cleaning agents can damage the

surface and cause stains on chrome-plated

aluminium rims.

Inspection and maintenance

The car's anti-corrosion protection normally

requires no maintenance, but a good way to

reduce the risk of corrosion is to keep the car

clean. Strong alkaline or acidic cleaning solu-

tions must be avoided on glossy trim compo-

nents. Any stone chips should be rectified as

soon as they are discovered.

Colour codes (p. 621)

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Cleaning the exterior (p. 613)

Polishing and waxing (p. 613)

Handwashing (p. 614)

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Related information

Cleaning the exterior (p. 613)

Polishing and waxing (p. 613)

Handwashing (p. 614)

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