MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
686
High-pressure washing
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. Wash the car in a car wash
with oil separator. Use car shampoo that is
recommended by Volvo.
When using high-pressure washing, use
sweeping movements and make sure that the
nozzle does not come closer than 30 cm
(13 in.) to the surface of the car. Do not spray
directly onto the locks.
Related information
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Cleaning the exterior (p. 682)
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Polishing and waxing (p. 682)
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Handwashing (p. 683)
•
Automatic car wash (p. 684)
•
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 686)
•
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim
components (p. 687)
•
Cleaning wheel rims (p. 688)
•
Rustproofing (p. 688)
Cleaning the wiper blades
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. Wash the car in a car wash
with oil separator. Use car shampoo that is
recommended by Volvo.
Asphalt, dust and salt residue on wiper blades,
as well as insects, ice etc. on the windscreen,
impair the service life of wiper blades.
When cleaning, set the wiper blades in service
position.
NOTE
Wash the wiper blades and windscreen
regularly with a lukewarm soap solution or
car shampoo. Do not use any strong sol-
vents.
Related information
•
Cleaning the exterior (p. 682)
•
Polishing and waxing (p. 682)
•
Handwashing (p. 683)
•
Automatic car wash (p. 684)
•
High-pressure washing (p. 686)
•
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim
components (p. 687)
•
Cleaning wheel rims (p. 688)
•
Rustproofing (p. 688)
