10 Maintenance and servicing
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Protecting leather upholstery
1. Put a small amount of protectant cream
on a cloth and apply a thin coating of
cream to the upholstery with light circular
movements.
Cleaning a leather-covered steering
wheel
CAUTION
Sharp objects, such as rings, could dam-
age the leather on the steering wheel.
Remove soil, dust, etc., with a damp
sponge and a neutral soap solution.
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Leather should be allowed to breath.
Never cover the steering wheel with a
plastic protector.
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Cleaning the seat belts
Clean only with lukewarm water and a mild
soap solution.
2. Allow the leather to dry for 20 minutes.
This will help the leather resist staining and
protect against sunlight's harmful UV rays.
Volvo recommends cleaning, protecting
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and conditioning the steering wheel with
Volvo's Leather Care Kit 951 0251 and
Leather Softener 943 7429.
Cleaning floor mats
The floor mats should be vacuumed or
brushed clean regularly, especially during
winter when they should be taken out for dry-
ing. Spots on textile mats can be removed
with a mild detergent. For best protection in
winter, Volvo recommends the use of Volvo
rubber floor mats. Consult your Volvo retailer.
CAUTION
Under no circumstances should gaso-
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If there are stains on the steering wheel:
line, naphtha or similar cleaning agents
be used on the plastic or the leather
since these can cause damage.
Type 1 (ink, wine, coffee, milk, sweat or
blood)
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Use a soft cloth or sponge. Wipe the
wheel with a solution with 5% ammonia.
For blood stains, mix approx. 1 cup (2 dl)
of water and one ounce (25g) of salt and
wipe the stain.
Take extra care when removing stains
such as ink or lipstick since the color-
ing can spread.
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Spots on interior plastic, metal, or wood
surfaces
Cleaning interior plastic components should
be done with a cleaning agent specially
designed for this purpose. Consult your Volvo
retailer.
Use solvents sparingly. Too much sol-
vent can damage the seat padding.
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Type 2 (fat, oil, sauces, or chocolate)
Start from the outside of the stain and
work toward the center.
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1. Same procedure as for type I stains.
Sharp objects (e.g. pencils or pens in a
pocket) or Velcro fasteners on clothing
may damage the textile upholstery.
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2. Finish by rubbing the wheel with absorb-
ent paper or a towel.
Type 3 (dry soil or dust)
Clothing that is not colorfast, such as
new jeans or suede garments, may
stain the upholstery.
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1. Remove the soil/dust with a soft brush.
2. Same procedure as for type I stains.
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