MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
* Option/accessory.
644
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Cleaning the seatbelts (p. 641)
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Cleaning floor mats and inlay mats
(p. 642)
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Cleaning leather upholstery* (p. 642)
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Cleaning the leather steering wheel
(p. 643)
Cleaning the exterior
The car should be washed as soon as it
becomes dirty. This means that the car is eas-
ier to clean since the dirt does not attach as
firmly. It also reduces the risk of scratches
and keeps the car fresh. Perform the cleaning
in a car wash with oil separator. Use car
shampoo that is recommended by Volvo.
Related information
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Cleaning the exterior (p. 644)
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Polishing and waxing (p. 644)
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Handwashing (p. 645)
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Automatic car wash (p. 647)
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High-pressure washing (p. 648)
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Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 648)
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Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim
components (p. 649)
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Cleaning wheel rims (p. 650)
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Rustproofing (p. 650)
Polishing and waxing
Polish and wax the car if the paintwork is dull
or to give the paintwork extra protection. 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, the surface being
polished should be a maximum of 45 °C
(113 °F).
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Wash and dry the car thoroughly before
you begin polishing or waxing. Clean off
asphalt and tar stains using tar remover or
white spirit. More stubborn stains can be
removed using fine rubbing paste
designed for car paintwork. Use cleaning
agent recommended by Volvo.
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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.
