windshield wipers VOLVO S80 2012 Owner´s Manual

08 Maintenance and specifications
Vehicle care
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not have facilities for washing the under-
body.
CAUTION
•Before driving into an automatic car
wash, turn off the optional rain sensor to
avoid damaging the windshield wipers.
•Make sure that side view mirrors, auxil-
iary lamps, etc, are secure, and that any
antenna(s) are retracted or removed.
Otherwise there is risk of the machine
dislodging them.
•Chromed wheels: Clean chrome-
plated wheels using the same deter-
gents used for the body of the vehicle.
Aggressive wheel-cleaning agents can
permanently stain chrome-plated
wheels.
WARNING
•When the vehicle is driven immediately
after being washed, apply the brakes,
including the parking brake, several
times in order to remove any moisture
from the brake linings.
•Engine cleaning agents should not be
used when the engine is warm. This
constitutes a fire risk.
Exterior lightingCondensation may form temporarily on the
inside of the lenses of exterior lights such as
headlights, fog lights, or taillights. This is nor-
mal and the lights are designed to withstand
moisture. Normally, condensation will dissi-
pate after the lights have been on for a short
time.
Polishing and waxing
•Normally, polishing is not required during
the first year after delivery, however, wax-
ing may be beneficial.
•Before applying polish or wax the vehicle
must be washed and dried. Tar spots can
be removed with kerosene or tar remover.
Difficult spots may require a fine rubbing
compound.
•After polishing use liquid or paste wax.
•Several commercially available products
contain both polish and wax.
•Waxing alone does not substitute for pol-
ishing a dull surface.
•A wide range of polymer-based waxes can
be purchased today. These waxes are easy
to use and produce a long-lasting, high-
gloss finish that protects the bodywork
against oxidation, road dirt and fading.
•Do not polish or wax your vehicle in direct
sunlight (the surface of the vehicle should
not be warmer than 113 °F (45 °C).
CAUTION
Volvo does not recommend the use of long-
life or durable paint protection coatings,
some of which may claim to prevent pitting,
fading, oxidation, etc. These coatings have
not been tested by Volvo for compatibility
with your vehicle's clear coat. Some of them
may cause the clear coat to soften, crack,
or cloud. Damage caused by application of
paint protection coatings may not be cov-
ered under your vehicle's paint warranty.
Cleaning the interior
Only use cleaning agents and car care prod-
ucts recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly
and follow the instructions included with the
car care product.
Upholstery care
Fabric
Clean with soapy water or a detergent. For
more difficult spots caused by oil, ice cream,
shoe polish, grease, etc., use a clothing/fabric
stain remover. Consult your Volvo retailer.
AlcanteraTM suede-like materialSuede-like upholstery can be cleaned with a
soft cloth and mild soap solution.

10 Index
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363
Traction control........................................ 144
Trailer towing...................................270, 271
trailer hitch.......................................... 271
Transmission
general description.....................113, 114
oil........................................................ 349
shiftlock override................................ 114
Tread wear indicator................................ 280
Trip computer.......................................... 142
Trip odometers.......................................... 78
Trips, long distance................................. 259
Trunk
changing bulbs................................... 319
driving with it open.............................258
Turn signals............................................... 93
changing bulbs................................... 317
indicator lights...................................... 75
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...................289
Unlocking the vehicle..........................54, 63
Upholstery care....................................... 335
V
Valet locking.............................................. 59
Vanity mirror............................................ 195
changing bulbs................................... 319
Vehicle Event Data..................................... 11
Vehicle loading................................267, 287
roof loads............................................ 269
Vehicle maintenance................................ 306
performed by the owner.....................307
Vehicle weights........................................ 345
Ventilated seats....................................... 136
Voice control
cell phones......................................... 237
Volvo and the environment........................ 12
Volvo maintenance.................................. 306
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 354
Volvo programs.......................................354
Volvo Sensus........................................... 124
W
Warning flashers, hazard........................... 93
Warning lights.......................... 73, 74, 75, 76Warning symbol......................................... 77
Warning system, collision................167, 168
Warranties................................................ 306
Washer fluid..................................... 322, 349
Washers
headlight............................................... 97
windshield............................................. 96
Water, driving through............................. 259
Waxing..................................................... 335
Weights.................................................... 345
Wheels.....................................................278
changing............................................. 298
storing................................................. 279
Whiplash Protection System..................... 33
Windows
power.................................................... 99
Windshield
IR coating............................................. 97
rain sensor............................................ 96
washers................................................ 97
wipers/washers..................................... 96
Windshield washer fluid................... 322, 349
Windshield wipers.................................... 321
Wiper blades
replacing windshield wipers............... 321