MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber
and trim components
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.
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. Use car shampoo that is rec-
ommended by Volvo.
A special cleaning agent available from Volvo
dealers is recommended for the cleaning and
care of coloured plastic parts, rubber and trim
components, e.g. glossy trim mouldings.
When using such a cleaning agent the instruc-
tions must be followed carefully.
Never use metal polishing agent on ano-
dised aluminium parts, this can result in
discolouration and destroy the surface
treatment.
Parts that should be washed using a cleaning agent
with a pH value between 3.5 and 11.5.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 627)
Polishing and waxing (p. 627)
Handwashing (p. 628)
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Avoid washing the car with detergent with a
pH value below 3.5 or above 11.5. This can
cause discolouration of anodised aluminium
components*, as illustrated. We advise
against use of abrasive polishing agents, as
illustrated.
IMPORTANT
Avoid waxing and polishing on plastic and
rubber.
Automatic car wash (p. 629)
High-pressure washing (p. 631)
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 631)
Cleaning wheel rims (p. 633)
Rustproofing (p. 633)
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.
632
* Option/accessory.
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