MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Cleaning rims (p. 608)
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Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber
and trim components
Corrosion protection (p. 608)
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.
CAUTION
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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