MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Car wash
WARNING
NOTE
The car should be washed as soon as it
Always have the engine cleaned by a work-
The car must only be washed by hand over
becomes dirty. Wash the car in a car wash with
shop. There is a risk of fire if the engine is hot.
the first few months. This is because the paint
oil separator. Use car shampoo.
is more delicate when it is new.
Handwashing
IMPORTANT
•
Remove bird droppings from the paintwork
High-pressure washing
Dirty headlamps have impaired functionality.
as soon as possible. Bird droppings contain
When using high-pressure washing, use sweep-
Clean them regularly, when refuelling for
chemicals that affect and discolour paintwork
ing movements and make sure that the nozzle
example.
very quickly. An authorised Volvo workshop is
does not come closer than 30 cm to the surface
recommended for the removal of any discol-
Do not use any corrosive cleaning agents or
of the car (the distance applies to all exterior
oration.
cleaning agents with a pH value lower than
parts). Do not spray directly onto the locks.
•
Hose down the underbody.
3.5 or higher than 11.5. Use water and a non-
scratching sponge.
Testing the brakes
•
Rinse the entire car until the dissolved dirt
has been removed so as to reduce the risk of
WARNING
scratches from washing. Do not spray directly
NOTE
onto the locks.
Always test the brakes after washing the car,
Outside lighting such as headlamps and rear
including the parking brake, to ensure that
•
If necessary, use cold degreasing agent on
lamps may temporarily have condensation on
moisture and corrosion do not attack the
very dirty surfaces. Note that in this case, the
the inside of the lens. This is normal, all exte-
brake linings and reduce braking perform-
surfaces must not be hot from the sun!
rior lighting is designed to withstand this.
ance.
•
Wash using a sponge, car shampoo and
Condensation is normally vented out of the
plenty of lukewarm water.
lamp housing when the lamp has been
Lightly depress the brake pedal now and then
switched on for a time.
when driving long distances in rain or slush. The
•
Clean the wiper blades with a lukewarm soap
solution or car shampoo.
heat from the friction causes the brake linings to
Automatic car washes
warm up and dry. Do the same thing after starting
•
Dry the car using a clean, soft chamois or a
in very damp or cold weather.
water scraper. If you avoid allowing drops of
An automatic car wash is a simple and quick way
of washing the car, but it cannot reach every-
water to dry in strong sunlight, you reduce
Wiper blades
the risk of water drying stains which may
where. Handwashing the car is recommended for
Asphalt, dust and salt residue on wiper blades, as
need to be polished out.
achieving optimum results.
well as insects, ice etc. on the windscreen, impair
the service life of wiper blades.
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
For cleaning:
IMPORTANT
- Set the wiper blades to the service position;
Avoid washing the car with cleaning agent
see Wiper blades (p. 361).
with a pH value lower than 3.5 or higher than
11.5. This may result in discolouration of ano-
NOTE
dised aluminium parts such as roof rack and
around the side windows.
Wash the wiper blades and windscreen regu-
larly with lukewarm soap solution or car
Never use metal polishing agent on anodised
shampoo.
aluminium parts, this can result in discoloura-
tion and destroy the surface treatment.
Do not use any strong solvents.
Rims
Exterior plastic, rubber and trim
Parts that should be washed using a cleaning agent with
Only use rim cleaning agent recommended by
components
a pH value between 3.5 and 11.5.
Volvo.
A special cleaning agent available from Volvo
dealers is recommended for the cleaning and
IMPORTANT
After washing, discolouration at the base of the
care of coloured plastic parts, rubber and trim
spokes may remain due to metal dust from the
Avoid waxing and polishing on plastic and
components, such as glossy trim mouldings.
brake discs attaching in the wheel rim's paint.
rubber.
When using such a cleaning agent the instruc-
Paint cleaner works in many cases, with very fine
tions must be followed carefully.
When using degreasant on plastic and rubber,
polishing using a soft cloth.
only rub with light pressure if it is necessary.
The frames around the side windows, the car's
Strong rim cleaning agents can damage the sur-
Use a soft washing sponge.
roof rails and the door frames at the windows*
face and cause stains on chrome-plated alumi-
are produced in anodised aluminium. This means
Polishing glossy trim mouldings could wear
nium rims.
that they should only be washed using a cleaning
away or damage the glossy surface layer.
Related information
agent with a pH value between 3.5 and 11.5.
Polishing agent that contains abrasive must
This is in order to avoid discolouration.
•
Polishing and waxing (p. 380)
not be used.
• Cleaning the interior (p. 381)
• Water and dirt-repellent coating (p. 380)
* Option/accessory.
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Polishing and waxing
Water and dirt-repellent coating
IMPORTANT
Polish and wax the car if the paintwork is dull or
The windows are treated with a surface coating
Only paint treatment recommended by Volvo
to give the paintwork extra protection.
that improves visibility in difficult weather condi-
should be used. Other treatment such as pre-
tions.
The car does not need to be polished until it is
serving, sealing, protection, lustre sealing or
at least one year old. However, the car can be
similar could damage the paintwork. Paint-
Water and dirt-repellent coating*
waxed during this time. Do not polish or wax the
work damage caused by such treatments is
There is natural wear of the water-
car in direct sunlight.
not covered by Volvo warranty.
repellent coating.
Wash and dry the car thoroughly before you
Maintenance:
begin polishing or waxing. Clean off asphalt and
Related information
•
Never use products such as car wax,
tar stains using tar remover or white spirit. More
•
Car wash (p. 378)
degreaser or similar on glass surfaces as this
stubborn stains can be removed using fine rub-
could ruin their water-repellent properties.
bing paste designed for car paintwork.
•
Take care when cleaning so as not to dam-
Polish first with a polish and then wax with liquid
age the glass surface.
or solid wax. Follow the instructions on the pack-
aging carefully. Many preparations contain both
•
To avoid damaging glass surfaces when
polish and wax.
removing ice - only use plastic ice scrapers.
•
Treatment with a special finishing agent
IMPORTANT
available from Volvo dealers is recommended
in order to maintain the water-repellent prop-
Avoid waxing and polishing on plastic and
erties on the side windows. This should be
rubber.
used first after three years and then each
When using degreasant on plastic and rubber,
year.
only rub with light pressure if it is necessary.
Use a soft washing sponge.
IMPORTANT
Polishing glossy trim mouldings could wear
Do not use a metal ice scraper to remove ice
away or damage the glossy surface layer.
from the windows. Use the heating to remove
Polishing agent that contains abrasive must
ice from the door mirrors; see Windows and
not be used.
door mirrors - heating (p. 107).
380
* Option/accessory.
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