VOLVO S90 2020 Quick Guide

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Automatic car washes
The vehicle should be washed as soon as it becomes dirty. The longer the dirt remains,the more difficult it will be to keep the vehicleclean. It could also lead to paint damage.
Washing your vehicle in an automatic car wash is a fast and easy way to keep your vehi-cle clean, but it does not reach all areas of thevehicle. Volvo recommends washing yourvehicle by hand or supplementing automaticcar washes with a hand wash.
NOTE
Volvo recommends not washing the vehi- cle in an automatic car wash during thefirst few months; the paintwork on newvehicles takes some time to fully harden.
CAUTION
Before driving the vehicle into a car wash, deactivate the Automatic Braking whenStationary and Automatic Parking BrakeApplication functions. If the functions arenot deactivated, the brake system willseize when the vehicle is stationary and thevehicle will not be able to roll.
CAUTION
For automatic car washes in which the vehicle is pulled forward on rolling wheels:
1. Before washing the vehicle, make sure that the automatic rain sensor is deac- tivated. If it is not deactivated andinadvertently starts, the wiper armscould be damaged.
2. To help prevent damage from the auto- matic car wash machinery, make surethat the door mirrors are folded in,antennas retracted or removed, andany auxiliary lights secured.
3. Drive into the automatic car wash.
4. Turn off the "Automatic Braking when Stationary" function using the
but-
ton in the tunnel console.
5. Turn off the "Automatic Parking Brake Application" function in the center dis- play's Top view.
6. Turn off the engine by turning the start knob in the tunnel console clockwise.Hold the knob in position for at least2 seconds.
The vehicle is now ready for the automaticcar wash.
CAUTION
The system will automatically change to P
mode if the above steps are not followed. In P mode, the wheels are locked, which
they should not be when the vehicle isbeing washed in a car wash.
NOTE
Keep in mind that if the vehicle is equipped with the keyless locking and unlocking function *, the doors and tailgate/trunk lid
may open when washing the vehicle if the remote key is within range.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 596)
Polishing and waxing (p. 596)
Hand washing (p. 597)
High-pressure washing (p. 600)
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 600)
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim components (p. 601)
Cleaning rims (p. 602)
Corrosion protection (p. 602)
Auto-hold brakes (p. 389)

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Settings for automatically activating the parking brake (p. 387)
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces
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(p. 248)
High-pressure washing The vehicle should be washed as soon as it becomes dirty. The longer the dirt remains,the more difficult it will be to keep the vehicleclean. It could also lead to paint damage.Wash the vehicle in a car wash or garagewith an oil separator. Use a car washingdetergent.
If washing the vehicle with a high-pressure wash, use sweeping movements and keep thenozzle at least 30 cm (13 in.) from the vehicle.Do not spray directly onto locks.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 596)
Polishing and waxing (p. 596)
Hand washing (p. 597)
Automatic car washes (p. 599)
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 600)
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trimcomponents (p. 601)
Cleaning rims (p. 602)
Corrosion protection (p. 602)
Cleaning the wiper blades The vehicle should be washed as soon as it becomes dirty. The longer the dirt remains,the more difficult it will be to keep the vehicleclean. It could also lead to paint damage.Wash the vehicle in a car wash or garagewith an oil separator. Use a car washingdetergent.
Asphalt, dust and salt residue on wiper blades, as well as insects, ice etc. on the windshield,shorten the service life of wiper blades. When cleaning, put the wiper blades in the service position.
NOTE
Wash the wiper blades and windshield regularly with a lukewarm soap solution orvehicle shampoo. Do not use strong sol-vents.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 596)
Polishing and waxing (p. 596)
Hand washing (p. 597)
Automatic car washes (p. 599)
High-pressure washing (p. 600)
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim components (p. 601)

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Cleaning rims (p. 602)
Corrosion protection (p. 602)
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim components The vehicle should be washed as soon as it becomes dirty. The longer the dirt remains,the more difficult it will be to keep the vehicleclean. It could also lead to paint damage.Wash the vehicle in a car wash or garagewith an oil separator and use car washingdetergent.
A special cleaning agent available from Volvo retailers is recommended for the cleaning andcare of colored plastic parts, rubber and trimcomponents, e.g. glossy trim. Follow theusage instructions for the cleaning agent care-fully. Avoid using car washing detergents with a pH value lower than 3.5 or higher than 11.5. Doingso could result in the discoloring of anodized aluminum surfaces
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tions below). Abrasive polishing agents are not recommended for these areas (as shown in the illustrations below).
Components that should be washed with a cleaning product with a pH value between 3.5 and 11.5.
CAUTION
Avoid waxing and polishing plastic and rubber. If using degreaser on plastic and rubber, only rub (if necessary) with slight pressure.Use a soft sponge. Polishing glossy trim moldings can wear away or damage the glossy surface layer. Polish containing abrasives must not be used.

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CAUTION
Avoid washing the vehicle with cleaner with a pH value below 3.5 or above 11.5.This could cause discoloration of anodizedaluminum components like the roof rail andaround the side windows. Never use metal polishing agent on ano- dized aluminum components. This couldcause discoloration and destroy the sur-face treatment.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 596)
Polishing and waxing (p. 596)
Hand washing (p. 597)
Automatic car washes (p. 599)
High-pressure washing (p. 600)
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 600)
Cleaning rims (p. 602)
Corrosion protection (p. 602)
Cleaning rims
The vehicle should be washed as soon as it becomes dirty. The longer the dirt remains,the more difficult it will be to keep the vehicleclean. It could also lead to paint damage.Wash the vehicle in a car wash or garagewith an oil separator and use car washingdetergent.
Only use rim cleaning products recommended by Volvo. Strong rim cleaning agents could damage the surface and stain the chromed aluminum rims.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 596)
Polishing and waxing (p. 596)
Hand washing (p. 597)
Automatic car washes (p. 599)
High-pressure washing (p. 600)
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trimcomponents (p. 601)
Cleaning rims (p. 602)
Corrosion protection (p. 602)
Corrosion protection Your vehicle is constructed with protection against corrosion.
Corrosion protection for the body consists of modern metallic protective coatings on thesheet metal, a high-quality painting process,corrosion-protected and minimized metaloverlap, and shielding plastic components,abrasion protection and supplemental rustinhibitor in exposed areas. In the chassis,exposed components of the wheel suspensionare made of corrosion-resistant cast alumi-num.
Inspection and maintenanceThe corrosion protection does not normallyrequire maintenance, but keeping the vehicleclean helps reduce the risk of corrosion. Theuse of strong alkaline or acidic cleaning fluidsshould be avoided on shiny body components.Any stone chips in the paint should betouched up as soon as they are discovered.
Related information

Cleaning the exterior (p. 596)
Polishing and waxing (p. 596)
Hand washing (p. 597)
Automatic car washes (p. 599)
High-pressure washing (p. 600)
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 600)

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Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim components (p. 601)
Cleaning rims (p. 602)
Paintwork The paintwork consists of multiple layers. It is an important part of the vehicle's corrosionprotection and therefore needs to be checkedregularly.
The most common types of paint damage are minor stone chips, scratches and damage toe.g. the edges of fenders, doors and bumpers.To help prevent corrosion, paint damageshould be rectified immediately.
Related information
Touching up minor paint damage(p. 603)
Color codes (p. 604)
Touching up minor paint damage The paintwork is an important part of the vehicle's corrosion protection and thereforeneeds to be checked regularly. The mostcommon types of paint damage are minorstone chips, scratches and damage to e.g.the edges of fenders, doors and bumpers.
To help prevent corrosion, paint damage should be rectified immediately.
NOTE
Make sure the surface is clean and dry before performing any touch-ups to thepaint. The surface temperature should beat least 15 °C (59 °F).
Materials that might be needed
Primer
‒ special adhesive primer is availa-
ble in a spray can for e.g. plastic-covered bumpers.
Base coat and clear coat
‒ available in
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Masking tape.
Fine-grain sandpaper.
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Applying touch-up paint to a damaged surface
If the damage has not reached all the way down to the metal, then touch-up paint can beapplied immediately after the surface has beencleaned.
1. Place a strip of masking tape over thedamaged surface. Pull the tape off so that any loose flakes of paint adhere to it. If the damage goes down to the bare metal, you may need to use primer first. Ifthe paint damage is on a plastic surface,an adhesive primer should be used for bet-ter results. Spray the primer into the lid ofthe spray can and brush on thinly. 2. Light sanding with a very fine-grained
sandpaper or similar may be requiredbefore painting (e.g. if there are unevenedges). Clean the area carefully and let itdry.
3. Thoroughly mix the primer and apply it with a small brush, toothpick or similar.When the primer is dry, apply one or morecoats of paint and then a clear coat, lettingthe paint dry between each application.
If there is a longer scratch, follow the sameprocedure as above, but first mask off the sur-rounding area to protect the undamaged paint. Touch-up pens/sticks and spray paint are available at Volvo retailers.
NOTE
If the stone chip has not gone down to the bare metal and an undamaged coat ofpaint remains, apply base coat and clearcoat immediately after cleaning the sur-face.
Related information
Paintwork (p. 603)
Color codes (p. 604)
Color codes
Color codeThe color code decal is placed on the vehicle's left-side door pillar (B-pillar) between the frontand rear doors and is visible when the leftfront door is open.
Sample color code (1): US models.
Exterior color code
Secondary exterior color code (if applica- ble)

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Sample color code (1): Canadian models.
Exterior color code
Secondary exterior color code (if applica- ble)
Related information
Paintwork (p. 603)
Touching up minor paint damage (p. 603)
Replacing windshield wiper blades
The wiper blades help remove water from the windshield. Along with the washer fluid, theyare designed to clean the glass and helpimprove visibility while driving. The wiperblades can be replaced.Raise the wiper arms to the service posi- tion. Service position is activated/deacti-vated via the function view in the centerdisplay when the car is stationary and thewindshield wipers are not on. Press thebutton on the wiper blade attachment andpull the wiper blade straight out, parallelwith the wiper arm.
Slide in a new wiper blade until it clicks into place.
3. Check to make sure the blade is securely in place.
4. Press the wiper blade back against the windshield.
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NOTE
When changing wiper blades, make sure that the blades are of different lengths. Theblade on the driver's side is longer than theone on the passenger side.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 177)
Using the windshield and headlight wash- ers (p. 178)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 178)
Filling washer fluid (p. 607)
Putting the wiper blades in service posi-tion (p. 606)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 176)
Putting the wiper blades in service position The windshield wiper blades must be in the service (vertical) position for certain opera-tions, e.g. replacing the blades.
Windshield wipers in the service position.
The windshield wipers must be in the service position when replacing, washing or lifting theblades (e.g. to scrape ice or snow from thewindshield).
CAUTION
Before placing the wipers in service posi- tion, ensure that they have not frozen tothe windshield.
Activating/deactivating service position
The service position can be activated/deacti- vated when the vehicle is stationary and thewindshield wipers are switched off. Serviceposition is activated/deactivated via Functionview in the center display:
Tap the
Wiper Service
Position button. The indica-
tor light in the button will illu- minate when service positionis activated. The wipers willmove to the service positionwhen activated. To deactivate
the service position, tap
Wiper Service
Position once. The indicator light in the but-
ton will go out when service position is deacti- vated.

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The wiper blades will also move out of the service position if:
The windshield wipers are turned on.
The windshield washers are turned on.
The rain sensor is activated.
The vehicle begins moving.
CAUTION
If the wiper arms in service position are raised from the windshield, they must befolded back against the windscreen beforeactivating wiping, washing or rain sensoras well as before departure. This is to pre-vent scratching the paint on the hood.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 177)
Using the windshield and headlight wash- ers (p. 178)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 178)
Filling washer fluid (p. 607)
Replacing windshield wiper blades(p. 605)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 176)
Filling washer fluid Washer fluid is used to help keep the head- lights and windshield clean. Washer fluidcontaining anti-freeze should be used in verycold weather (below-freezing temperatures).
Fill washer fluid into the reservoir with the blue cover. The reservoir is used for both the windshield washer and the headlight washer
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NOTE
When there is approximately 1 liter (1 qt) of washer fluid remaining, the message
Washer fluid Level low, refill and the
symbol will be displayed in the
instrument panel.
Recommended grade: Washer fluid recom-
mended by Volvo, with frost protection during cold weather and temperatures below the freezing point.
CAUTION
Use Volvo's original washer fluid or an equivalent fluid with the recommended pHvalue between 6 and 8, diluted as recom-mended, e.g. in a 1:1 solution with pH-neu-tral water.
CAUTION
Use washer fluid with anti-freeze when temperatures are below the freezing pointto help keep the pump, reservoir and hosesfrom freezing.
Volume: The washer fluid reservoir has a volume of 5.5 liters (5.8 qts).
Related information

Using the rain sensor (p. 177)
Using the windshield and headlight wash-ers (p. 178)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 178)
Putting the wiper blades in service posi-tion (p. 606)

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Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 605)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 176)