10 Maintenance and service
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windscreen, impair the service life of wiper
blades.
Polishing and waxing
Polish and wax the car if the paintwork is dull
or to give the paintwork extra protection.
IMPORTANT
Avoid waxing and polishing on plastic and
rubber.
For cleaning:
The car does not need to be polished until it
is at least one year old. However, the car can
be waxed during this time. Do not polish or
wax the car in direct sunlight.
- Set the wiper blades to the service position,
see Wiper blades (p. 366).
When using degreasant on plastic and
rubber, only rub with light pressure if it is
necessary. Use a soft washing sponge.
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NOTE
Polishing glossy trim mouldings could
wear away or damage the glossy surface
layer.
Wash and dry the car thoroughly before you
begin polishing or waxing. Clean off asphalt
and tar stains using tar remover or white spi-
rit. More stubborn stains can be removed
using fine rubbing paste designed for car
paintwork.
Wash the wiper blades and windscreen
regularly with lukewarm soap solution or
car shampoo. Do not use any strong sol-
vents.
Polishing agent that contains abrasive
must not be used.
Rims
Only use rim cleaning agent recommended
by Volvo.
Exterior plastic, rubber and trim
components
Polish first with a polish and then wax with
liquid or solid wax. Follow the instructions on
the packaging carefully. Many preparations
contain both polish and wax.
A special cleaning agent available from Volvo
dealers is recommended for the cleaning and
care of coloured plastic parts, rubber and trim
components, such as glossy trim mouldings.
When using such a cleaning agent the
instructions must be followed carefully.
Strong rim cleaning agents can damage the
surface and cause stains on chrome-plated
aluminium rims.
IMPORTANT
Related information
Polishing and waxing (p. 390)
Avoid waxing and polishing on plastic and
rubber.
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Cleaning the interior (p. 392)
When using degreasant on plastic and
rubber, only rub with light pressure if it is
necessary. Use a soft washing sponge.
Water and dirt-repellent coating (p. 391)
Polishing glossy trim mouldings could
wear away or damage the glossy surface
layer.
Polishing agent that contains abrasive
must not be used.
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