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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Settings for automatically activating the
parking brake (p. 392)
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High-pressure washing
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 vehicle
clean. It could also lead to paint damage.
Wash the vehicle in a car wash or garage
with an oil separator. Use a car washing
detergent.
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 vehicle
clean. It could also lead to paint damage.
Wash the vehicle in a car wash or garage
with an oil separator. Use a car washing
detergent.
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*
(p. 251)
If washing the vehicle with a high-pressure
wash, use sweeping movements and keep the
nozzle at least 30 cm (13 in.) from the vehicle.
Do not spray directly onto locks.
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.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 615)
Polishing and waxing (p. 615)
Hand washing (p. 616)
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Wash the wiper blades and windshield
regularly with a lukewarm soap solution or
vehicle shampoo. Do not use strong sol-
vents.
Automatic car washes (p. 618)
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 615)
Polishing and waxing (p. 615)
Hand washing (p. 616)
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Automatic car washes (p. 618)
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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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 vehicle
clean. It could also lead to paint damage.
Wash the vehicle in a car wash or garage
with an oil separator and use car washing
detergent.
A special cleaning agent available from Volvo
retailers is recommended for the cleaning and
care of colored plastic parts, rubber and trim
components, e.g. glossy trim. Follow the
usage instructions for the cleaning agent care-
fully.
Components that should be washed with a cleaning
product with a pH value between 3.5 and 11.5.
Avoid using car washing detergents with a pH
value lower than 3.5 or higher than 11.5. Doing
so 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).
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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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Cleaning rims
Corrosion protection
Your vehicle is constructed with protection
against corrosion.
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 vehicle
clean. It could also lead to paint damage.
Wash the vehicle in a car wash or garage
with an oil separator and use car washing
detergent.
Avoid washing the vehicle with cleaner
with a pH value below 3.5 or above 11.5.
This could cause discoloration of anodized
aluminum components like the roof rail and
around the side windows.
Corrosion protection for the body consists of
modern metallic protective coatings on the
sheet metal, a high-quality painting process,
corrosion-protected and minimized metal
overlap, and shielding plastic components,
abrasion protection and supplemental rust
inhibitor in exposed areas. In the chassis,
exposed components of the wheel suspension
are made of corrosion-resistant cast alumi-
num.
Never use metal polishing agent on ano-
dized aluminum components. This could
cause discoloration and destroy the sur-
face treatment.
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. 615)
Polishing and waxing (p. 615)
Hand washing (p. 616)
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Inspection and maintenance
Related information
The corrosion protection does not normally
require maintenance, but keeping the vehicle
clean helps reduce the risk of corrosion. The
use of strong alkaline or acidic cleaning fluids
should be avoided on shiny body components.
Any stone chips in the paint should be
Cleaning the exterior (p. 615)
Polishing and waxing (p. 615)
Hand washing (p. 616)
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Automatic car washes (p. 618)
Automatic car washes (p. 618)
touched up as soon as they are discovered.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 615)
Polishing and waxing (p. 615)
Hand washing (p. 616)
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Automatic car washes (p. 618)
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