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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

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Parts that should be washed using a cleaning agent

with a pH value between 3.5 and 11.5.

IMPORTANT

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.

IMPORTANT

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.

Never use metal polishing agent on ano-
dised aluminium parts, this can result in
discolouration and destroy the surface
treatment.

Related information

•

Cleaning the exterior (p. 641)

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Polishing and waxing (p. 641)

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Handwashing (p. 642)

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Automatic car wash (p. 643)

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High-pressure washing (p. 645)

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Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 645)

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Cleaning wheel rims (p. 646)

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Rustproofing (p. 647)

Cleaning wheel rims

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. Carry out cleaning in a clean-
ing area with an oil separator, and use car
shampoo.

Only use rim cleaning agent recommended by
Volvo.

Strong rim cleaning agents can damage the
surface and cause stains on chrome-plated
aluminium rims.

Related information

•

Cleaning the exterior (p. 641)

•

Polishing and waxing (p. 641)

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Handwashing (p. 642)

•

Automatic car wash (p. 643)

•

High-pressure washing (p. 645)

•

Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim
components (p. 645)

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Cleaning wheel rims (p. 646)

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Rustproofing (p. 647)

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Rustproofing

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.

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.

Related information

•

Cleaning the exterior (p. 641)

•

Polishing and waxing (p. 641)

•

Handwashing (p. 642)

•

Automatic car wash (p. 643)

•

High-pressure washing (p. 645)

•

Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 645)

•

Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim
components (p. 645)

•

Cleaning wheel rims (p. 646)

Car paintwork

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.

Related information

•

Touching up minor paintwork damage
(p. 647)

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Colour codes (p. 648)

Touching up minor paintwork

damage

Paint is an important part of the car's rust-
proofing and should therefore be checked
regularly. The most common types of paint-
work damage are stone chips, scratches, and
marks on e.g. the edges of wings, doors and
bumpers.

To avoid the onset of rust, damaged paintwork
should be rectified immediately.

NOTE

When paint is repaired the surface must be
clean and dry. The temperature of the sur-
face should be at least 15 °C (59 °F).

Materials that may be needed

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Primer – a special adhesive primer in a
spray can is available for e.g. plastic-
coated bumpers.

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Basecoat and clearcoat - available in spray
cans or as touch-up pens/sticks

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Masking tape.

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Fine sand paper.

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

648

Applying touch-up paint to the
damaged surface

If the damage has not reached down to the
metal, the touch-up paint can be applied
directly after the surface has been cleaned.

1. Apply a piece of masking tape over the

damaged surface. Then remove the tape
to remove any loose paint.

If the damage is down to the metal, use of
a primer is appropriate. In the event of
damage to a plastic surface, an adhesive
primer should be used to give better
results - spray into the lid of the spray can
and brush on thinly.

2. Before painting, gentle polishing using a

very fine polishing agent may be carried
out locally if required (e.g. if there are any
uneven edges). The surface is cleaned
thoroughly and left to dry.

3. Stir the primer well and apply using a fine

brush, a matchstick or similar. Finish off
with a basecoat and clearcoat once the
primer has dried.

For scratches, implement the same procedure
but mask around the damaged area to protect
the undamaged paintwork.

Touch-up pens and spray paints for touching
up paintwork are available from Volvo dealers.

NOTE

If the stone chip has not penetrated down
to the meal and an undamaged layer of
paint remains in place, fill in with base coat
and clear coat as soon as the surface has
been cleaned.

Related information

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Car paintwork (p. 647)

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Colour codes (p. 648)

Colour codes

Colour code

The decal for the colour code is positioned on
the car's right-hand door pillar between the
front and rear door and will be visible when
the right-hand rear door is opened.

Exterior colour code

Any secondary exterior colour code

Related information

•

Car paintwork (p. 647)

•

Touching up minor paintwork damage
(p. 647)

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Follow the instructions that are included with the package for the touch-up pen/stick.

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

649

Replacing windscreen wiper

blades

The wiper blades sweep water away from the
windscreen. Together with washer fluid, they
aim to clean the windscreen and ensure visi-
bility while driving. The wiper blades can be
replaced.

Fold up the wiper arm when it is in service
position. Service position is activated/deacti-
vated via the function view in the centre dis-
play when the car is stationary and the wind-
screen wipers are not on.

Set the wiper blade in removal position by
angling it out from the arm until a click
sound can be heard.

Press and hold the lock button located on
the wiper blade mounting.

At the same time, pull the blade straight
out parallel with the wiper arm.

4. Slide in the new wiper blade until the lock

button engages.

5. Angle the blade in towards the arm until a

click sound is heard. The blade is then no
longer in the removal position and can be
moved again.

6. Check that the wiper blade is firmly instal-

led.

7. Fold the wiper arm back towards the

windscreen.

The wiper blades are different lengths

NOTE

When replacing the wiper blades, note that
they have different lengths. The blade on
the driver's side is longer than on the pas-
senger side.

Related information

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Using the rain sensor (p. 178)

•

Using windscreen and headlamp washers
(p. 180)

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Using the rain sensor's memory function
(p. 179)

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Filling washer fluid (p. 651)

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Set the wiper blades in service position
(p. 650)

•

Using windscreen wipers (p. 177)

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Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 177)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

650

Set the wiper blades in service

position

In some situations, the windscreen's wiper
blades must be set in service position (verti-
cal position), e.g. when they shall be
replaced.

Wiper blades in service position.

In order to change, clean or lift the wiper
blades (e.g. for scraping off ice from the wind-
screen) they must be in service position.

IMPORTANT

Before placing the wiper blades in the
service position, make sure that they are
not frozen down.

Activating/deactivating service mode

Service mode can be activated/deactivated
when the car is stationary and the windscreen

wipers are not on. Service mode is activated/
deactivated via the function view in the centre
display:

Press the

Wiper Service

Position

button. The light

indicator in the button illumi-
nates when service mode is
activated. When activated,
the wipers move to the serv-
ice position. To deactivate the

service mode, press

Wiper Service Position

again. The light indicator in the button extin-
guishes when service mode is deactivated.

The wiper blades also exit the service position
if:

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Windscreen wiping is activated.

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Windscreen washing is activated.

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The rain sensor is activated.

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The car is driven away.

IMPORTANT

If the wiper arms in service position have
been folded up from the windscreen, they
must be folded back down onto the wind-
screen before the activation of wiping,
washing or the rain sensor, as well as
before driving. This is to avoid scraping the
paint on the bonnet.

Related information

•

Using the rain sensor (p. 178)

•

Using windscreen and headlamp washers
(p. 180)

•

Using the rain sensor's memory function
(p. 179)

•

Filling washer fluid (p. 651)

•

Replacing windscreen wiper blades
(p. 649)

•

Using windscreen wipers (p. 177)

•

Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 177)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

* Option/accessory.

651

Filling washer fluid

Washer fluid is used for cleaning the head-
lamps and windscreen. Washer fluid with
antifreeze must be used when the tempera-
ture is under the freezing point.

Washer fluid is filled into the reservoir with the
blue cap. The reservoir is used for both wind-
screen washer and headlamp washers

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NOTE

When approx. 1 litre (1 qt) of washer fluid
remains in the reservoir, the message

Washer fluid

Level low, refill

is shown in

the driver display, together with the
symbol.

Prescribed grade:

Washer fluid recom-

mended by Volvo – with frost protection dur-

ing cold weather and for temperatures below
freezing point.

IMPORTANT

Use Volvo genuine washer fluid or equiva-
lent with a recommended pH of between 6
and 8, in working dilution (e.g. 1:1 with
neutral water).

IMPORTANT

Use washer fluid with antifreeze when the
temperature is below freezing to avoid the
fluid freezing inside the pump, reservoir
and hoses.

Volume:

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Cars

with

headlamp washing: 5.5 litres

(5.8 qts).

•

Cars

without

headlamp washing: 3.5

litres (3.7 qts).

Related information

•

Using the rain sensor (p. 178)

•

Using windscreen and headlamp washers
(p. 180)

•

Using the rain sensor's memory function
(p. 179)

•

Set the wiper blades in service position
(p. 650)

•

Replacing windscreen wiper blades
(p. 649)

•

Using windscreen wipers (p. 177)

•

Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 177)

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

654

Type designations

The decals in the car contain information
such as chassis number, type designation,
colour code, etc.

Label location

The illustration is schematic - details may vary depending on market and model.

Knowing the car's type designation, vehicle
identification and engine numbers can facili-
tate all contact with an authorised Volvo
dealer regarding the car and when ordering
spare parts and accessories.

SPECIFICATIONS

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655

Decal for type designation, vehicle identifi-

cation number, permissible maximum weights
and code designation for exterior colour and
type approval number. The decal is positioned
on the door pillar, and will be visible when the
right-hand rear door is opened.

Decal A/C system for cars with refrigerant

R1234yf.

Decal A/C system for cars with refrigerant

R134a.

Label for parking heater.

Decal for engine code and the engine's

serial number.

Label for engine oil.

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656

Decal for gearbox type designation and

serial number.

Decal for the car's identification number -

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number).

Further information on the car is presented in
the registration document.

NOTE

It is not intended that the decals illustrated
in the owner's manual should be exact rep-
licas of those in the car. They are included
to show their approximate appearance and
locations in the car. The information that
applies to your particular car can be found
on the decal on the car.

Related information

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Air conditioning — specifications (p. 667)

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Dimensions

Measurement of car length, height, etc. can
be read in the table.

Dimensions

mm

inches

A

Ground clearance

A

136

5.4

B

Wheelbase

2872

113,1

C

Length

4761

187.4

D

Load length, floor,
folded seat

1797

70.7

E

Load length, floor

1005

39.6

F

Height

B

1437

56.6

Dimensions

mm

inches

G

Load height

485

19.1

H

Front track

1603

C

1600

D

1593

E

63,1

C

63,0

D

62,7

E

I

Rear track

1603

C

1600

D

1593

E

63,1

C

63,0

D

62,7

E

Dimensions

mm

inches

J

Load width, floor

867

34.1

K

Width

1850

72.8

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658

Dimensions

mm

inches

L

Width including
door mirrors

2040

80,3

M Width including

folded-in door mir-
rors

1916

75.4

A

At kerb weight + 2 people. (Varies slightly depending on

tyre dimension, chassis option, etc.)

B

Including roof antenna, for kerb weight.

C

Applies to cars with 17 inch wheels.

D

Applies to cars with 18/19 inch wheels.

E

Applies to cars with 20 inch wheels.

Related information

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Weights (p. 659)

SPECIFICATIONS

659

Weights

Max. gross vehicle weight, etc. can be read
on a label in the car.

Kerb weight includes the driver, the fuel tank
90% full, plus and all oils and fluids.

The weight of passengers and accessories,
and towball load (when a trailer is hitched)
influence the load capacity and are not
included in the kerb weight.

Permitted max. load = Gross vehicle weight -
Kerb weight.

NOTE

The documented kerb weight applies to
cars in the standard version - i.e. a car
without extra equipment or accessories.
This means that for every accessory added
the loading capacity of the car is reduced
correspondingly by the weight of the
accessory.

Examples of accessories that reduce load
capacity are the different equipment levels
(e.g. Kinetic, Momentum, Summum), as
well as other accessories such as towbar,
load carrier, space box, audio system, auxil-
iary lamps, GPS, fuel-driven heater, safety
grille, carpets, cargo cover, power seats,
etc.

Weighing the car is a certain way of ascer-
taining the kerb weight of your own partic-
ular car.

WARNING

The car's driving characteristics change

depending on how heavily it is loaded and

how the load is distributed.

The decal is positioned on the door pillar, and will be

visible when the right-hand rear door is opened.

Max. gross vehicle weight

Max. train weight (car+trailer)

Max. front axle load

Max. rear axle load

Equipment level

Max. load: See registration document.

Max. roof load: 75 kg.

Related information

•

Type designations (p. 654)

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Towing capacity and towball load
(p. 660)

SPECIFICATIONS

660

Towing capacity and towball load

Towing capacity and towball load for driving
with a trailer can be read in the tables.

Max. weight braked trailer

NOTE

Use of vibration dampers on the towbar is
recommended for trailers heavier than
1800 kg.

Engine

Engine code

A

Gearbox

Max. weight braked trailer (kg)

Max. towball load (kg)

T6 Twin Engine

B4204T46

Automatic

2000

100

T6 Twin Engine

B4204T45

Automatic

2000

100

T8 Twin Engine

B4204T35

Automatic

2000

100

T8 Twin Engine

B4204T34

Automatic

2000

100

T8 Twin Engine

B4204T28

Automatic

2000

100

T8 Twin Engine Polestar

B4204T39

Automatic

2000

100

T8 Twin Engine Polestar

B4204T48

Automatic

2000

100

T8 Twin Engine Polestar

B4204T49

Automatic

2000

100

A

The engine code, component number and serial number can be found on the engine.

IMPORTANT

When driving with a trailer, it is permitted
to exceed the vehicle's gross vehicle
weight (including towball load) by a maxi-
mum of 100 kg (220 lbs), provided that

speed is limited to 100 km/h (62 mph).
National legal requirements for the vehicle
combination, such as speed, etc. must be
observed.

SPECIFICATIONS

* Option/accessory.

661

Max. weight unbraked trailer

Max. weight unbraked trailer (kg)

Max. towball load (kg)

750

50

Related information

•

Type designations (p. 654)

•

Weights (p. 659)

•

Driving with a trailer (p. 478)

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Trailer stability assist

*

(p. 480)