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Cleaning floor mats and inlay mats
(p. 612)
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Cleaning the exterior
Polishing and waxing
The vehicle should be washed as soon as it
becomes dirty. This makes the vehicle easier
to clean because dirt does not attach as
strongly. It also reduces the risk of scratches
and keeps the vehicle looking new. Wash the
vehicle in a car wash or garage with an oil
separator and use car washing detergent.
Polish and wax the vehicle when the paint is
matte or to provide extra protection. The
vehicle does not need to be polished until it is
at least a year old. However, it can be waxed
during the first year. Do not polish or wax the
vehicle in direct sunlight. The surface of the
vehicle should not be warmer than 45 °C
(113 °F).
Cleaning leather upholstery* (p. 613)
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Cleaning the leather steering wheel
(p. 614)
Related information
Wash and dry the vehicle very carefully
before polishing or waxing. Remove
asphalt and tar stains with asphalt
remover or paint thinner. More stubborn
stains can be removed with a grinding
paste designed for vehicle paint.
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Automatic car washes (p. 618)
High-pressure washing (p. 619)
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 619)
Use polish first and then liquid or paste
wax. Follow the instructions on the pack-
age carefully. Many products contain both
polish and wax.
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Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim
components (p. 620)
A wide range of polymer-based waxes can
be purchased today. These waxes are easy
to use and produce a long-lasting, high-
gloss finish that protects the bodywork
against oxidation, road dirt and fading.
Cleaning rims (p. 621)
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Corrosion protection (p. 621)
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* Option/accessory. 615
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Cleaning rims (p. 621)
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Hand washing
The vehicle should be washed as soon as it
becomes dirty. This makes the vehicle easier
to clean because dirt does not attach as
strongly. It also reduces the risk of scratches
and keeps the vehicle looking new. Wash the
vehicle in a car wash or garage with an oil
separator and use car washing detergent.
Corrosion protection (p. 621)
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.
Important to keep in mind when
handwashing your vehicle
Polish containing abrasives must not be
used.
Avoid washing the vehicle in direct sun-
light. This could cause the detergent or
wax to dry out and become abrasive.
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Remove bird droppings from paintwork as
soon as possible. It contains chemicals
that affect and discolor paintwork very
quickly. Use e.g. soft paper or a sponge
soaked in lots of water. Consult an author-
ized Volvo workshop for assistance
removing discoloration.
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Only use paintwork treatments recom-
mended by Volvo. Other treatments, such
as preservation, sealing, protection, luster
sealing or similar, could damage the paint-
work. Paintwork damage caused by such
treatments are not covered by Volvo's war-
ranty.
Hose down the underbody, including the
wheel housings and bumper.
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Related information
Hose down the entire vehicle and remove
any loose dirt, droppings etc. to reduce
the risk of scratches from washing. Do not
spray directly onto locks.
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Automatic car washes (p. 618)
High-pressure washing (p. 619)
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 619)
If necessary, use cold degreaser on heavily
soiled surfaces. Note that in such cases
the surfaces must not be hot from the sun.
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Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim
components (p. 620)
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