10 Maintenance and servicing
Wash off the dirt from the underside
(wheel housings, fenders, etc).
Washing the car
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Exterior components
Volvo recommends the use of special clean-
The vehicle should be washed at regular inter-
vals since dirt, dust, insects and tar spots
adhere to the paint and may cause damage.
To help prevent corrosion, it is particularly
important to wash the car frequently in the
wintertime.
ing products, available at your Volvo retailer,
for cleaning colored plastic, rubber, or orna-
mental components such as chromed strips
on the exterior of your vehicle. The instruc-
tions for using these products should be fol-
lowed carefully. Solvents or stain removers
should not be used.
In areas of high industrial fallout, more
frequent washing is recommended.
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NOTE
When washing the car, remember to
remove dirt from the drain holes in the
doors and sills.
The following points should be kept in mind
when washing and cleaning the car:
CAUTION
Avoid washing your car in direct sunlight.
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CAUTION
Doing so may cause detergents and wax
to dry out and become abrasive. To avoid
scratching, use lukewarm water to soften
the dirt before you wash with a soft
Avoid waxing or polishing plastic or
rubber components
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During high pressure washing, the
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spray mouthpiece must never be
closer to the vehicle than 13" (30 cm).
Do not spray into the locks.
Polishing chromed strips can wear
away or damage the surface
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sponge, and plenty of sudsy water.
Polishes containing abrasive sub-
stances should not be used
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Bird droppings: Remove from paintwork
as soon as possible. Otherwise the finish
may be permanently damaged.
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Dirt, snow, etc., on the headlights can
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reduce lighting capacity considerably.
Clean the headlights regularly, for
example when refueling.
Related information
Polishing and waxing (p. 362)
A detergent can be used to facilitate the
softening of dirt and oil.
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Special laminated panoramic roof cau-
tions:
Dry the car with a clean chamois and
remember to clean the drain holes in the
doors and rocker panels.
Cleaning the interior (p. 363)
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Always close the laminated panoramic
roof and sun shade before washing
your vehicle.
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Tar spots can be removed with tar
remover after the car has been washed.
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Never use abrasive cleaning agents on
the laminated panoramic roof.
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A stiff-bristle brush and lukewarm soapy
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water can be used to clean the wiper
blades. Frequent cleaning of the wind-
shield and wiper blades improves visibility
considerably and also helps prolong the
service life of the wiper blades.
Never use wax on the rubber seals
around the laminated panoramic roof.
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