Windshield VOLVO XC60 2018 Owner´s Manual
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High-pressure washing
The vehicle should be washed as soon as it becomes dirty. This makes the vehicle easier toclean because dirt does not attach as strongly. Italso reduces the risk of scratches and keeps thevehicle looking new. Wash the vehicle in a carwash or garage with an oil separator. Use a carwashing detergent.
High-pressure washingIf washing the vehicle with a high-pressure wash, use sweeping movements and keep the nozzle atleast 30 cm (13 in.) from the vehicle. Do notspray directly onto locks.
Related information
• Cleaning the exterior (p. 614)
• Polishing and waxing (p. 615)
• Hand washing (p. 615)
• Automatic car washes (p. 617)
• Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 618)
• Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trimcomponents (p. 619)
• Cleaning rims (p. 620)
• Corrosion protection (p. 620)
Cleaning the wiper blades The vehicle should be washed as soon as it becomes dirty. This makes the vehicle easier toclean because dirt does not attach as strongly. Italso reduces the risk of scratches and keeps thevehicle looking new. Wash the vehicle in a carwash or garage with an oil separator. Use a carwashing detergent.
Wiper bladesAsphalt, dust and salt residue on wiper blades, as well as insects, ice etc. on the windshield, shortenthe service life of wiper blades. When cleaning, put the wiper blades in the serv- ice position.
NOTE
Wash the wiper blades and windshield regu- larly with a lukewarm soap solution or vehicleshampoo. Do not use strong solvents.
Related information
• Cleaning the exterior (p. 614)
• Polishing and waxing (p. 615)
• Hand washing (p. 615)
• Automatic car washes (p. 617)
• High-pressure washing (p. 618)
• Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim components (p. 619) •
Cleaning rims (p. 620)
• Corrosion protection (p. 620)
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It is important to use the right color.
Related information
•
Paintwork (p. 621)
• Touching up minor paint damage (p. 621)
Changing rear window wipers
The wiper blades help remove water from the windshield and rear window. Along with thewasher fluid, they clean the glass and helpimprove visibility while driving. The windshieldand rear window wiper blades can be replaced.
Changing rear window wipers
Lift the wiper arm from the window and pull the lower section of the blade to the right.
1. Grasp the center of the wiper blade and
lift it from the window to the stop position.
NOTE
When the wiper arm is halfway folded out, it will stop in a locking position that helps pre-vent the arm from falling back onto the rearwindow. The wiper arm must be pulled pastthe locking position stop in order to changethe wiper blade.
2. Grip the lower part of the blade and pull
to the right until the blade loosens from the arm.
3. Press the new wiper blade until it clicks into place. Check to make sure the blade issecurely in place.
4. Fold the wiper arm back toward the window.
CAUTION
Check the blades regularly. Neglected main- tenance shortens the life of the blades.
Related information
• Using the rain sensor (p. 177)
• Using the windshield and headlight washers (p. 179)
• Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 180)
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Heated windshield washer nozzles
* (p. 177)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function (p. 178)
• Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 180)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 626)
• Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 625)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 624)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
Replacing windshield wiper blades
The wiper blades help remove water from the windshield and rear window. Along with thewasher fluid, they clean the glass and helpimprove visibility while driving. The windshieldand rear window wiper blades can be replaced.
Replacing wiper blades
1. Raise the wiper arms to the service position. Service position is activated/deactivated via the function view in the center display whenthe car is stationary and the windshield wip-ers are not on.
2.
Put the wiper blade in removal position
by folding it out from the wiper arm until it clicks. 3.
Press and hold the button on the wiper
blade attachment and pull the wiper blade straight out
, parallel with the wiper arm.
4. Slide in the new wiper blade until it clicks into place.
5. Fold the blade back toward the arm until it clicks into place. The blade is no longer in its removal position and can once again bemoved.
6. Check to make sure the wiper blade is securely in place.
7. Press the wiper blade back against the wind- shield.
Wiper blades come in varying lengths.
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NOTE
The wiper blades are different lengths. The blade 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 washers (p. 179)
• Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 180)
• Heated windshield washer nozzles
* (p. 177)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 178)
• Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 180)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 626)
• Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 625)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 623)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
Windshield wipers in the serviceposition
The windshield wiper blades must be in the serv- ice (vertical) position when performing certainoperations, 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 the wind-shield).
CAUTION
Before placing the wipers in service position, ensure that they have not frozen to the wind-shield.
Activating/deactivating service positionThe service position can be activated/deactivated when the vehicle is stationary and the windshieldwipers are switched off. Service position is acti-vated/deactivated via Function view in the centerdisplay:
Tap the
Wiper Service
Position button. The indicator
light in the button will illuminate when service position is acti-vated. The windshield wiperswill move to the vertical posi-tion when service position is
activated. To deactivate the service position, tap
Wiper Service Position once. The indicator light
in the button will go out when service position is deactivated.
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626 The wiper blades will also move out of 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 be folded backagainst the windscreen before activating wip-ing, washing or rain sensor as well as beforedeparture. This is to prevent scratching thepaint on the hood.
Related information
• Using the rain sensor (p. 177)
• Using the windshield and headlight washers (p. 179)
• Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 180)
• Heated windshield washer nozzles
* (p. 177)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 178)
• Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 180)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 626)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 624) •
Changing rear window wipers (p. 623)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
Filling washer fluid
Washer fluid is used to keep the headlights, windshield and rear window 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 the windshieldwasher, tailgate window washer and headlight washer *
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.
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Recommended grade:
Washer fluid recom-
mended by Volvo, with frost protection during cold weather and temperatures below the freez-ing point.
CAUTION
Use Volvo's original washer fluid or an equiva- lent fluid with the recommended pH valuebetween 6 and 8, diluted as recommended,e.g. in a 1:1 solution with pH-neutral water.
CAUTION
Use washer fluid with anti-freeze when tem- peratures are below the freezing point to helpkeep the pump, reservoir and hoses fromfreezing.
Volume:
• Vehicles
with headlight washing: 5.3 liters
(5.6 qts).
• Vehicles
without headlight washing: 3.5 lit-
ers (3.7 qts).
Related information
• Using the rain sensor (p. 177)
• Using the windshield and headlight washers (p. 179)
• Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 180) •
Heated windshield washer nozzles
* (p. 177)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 178)
• Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 180)
• Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 625)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 624)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 623)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
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INDEX
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H
Handbrake 405, 406
Hand wash 615Hard diskspace 510
Hazard warning flashers 160
HDC 431
HD radio 466
Head restraint 195
Head-up display 140 activate and deactivate 142
cleaning 610
replacing windshield 582
settings 142
Heated washer nozzles 177 Heating Seats 214, 215
steering wheel 217, 218
windows 221, 222
Height adjustment 426, 429
high beams 154, 155
High engine temperature 440
Hill Descent Control 430, 431, 432 activate with function button 432
Hill Start Assist 410 Hill Start Assist (HSA) 410
Hoisting the vehicle 579 HomeLink ® 450
programming 451
use 452
HomeLink ® remote control
programmable 450
Home safe lighting 160
Honk 196
Hood, opening 581
Horn 196
I
IAQS (Interior Air Quality System) 204
IC (Inflatable Curtain) 60
ID, Volvo 26
Identification number 38
Ignition mode 401, 402
Immobilizer 244 Electronic immobilizer 244
Indicator symbols 91
Individual drive mode 417
Infant seats 67
Inflatable curtain 60
Inflatable Curtain 60
Inflating tires 549 Inflation pressure adjusting 530
Checking 529
recommended 531
Inflation pressure monitoring 531 action 535
Status 534
Inflation pressure table 641
Information display 80, 84
Infotainment (Audio and media) 458
Instrument cluster 80 settings 84
Instrument illumination 162
Instrument lighting 162 Instrument panel App menu 100, 101
messages 102
Instruments and controls 78 Instruments overview left-hand drive vehicle 78
IntelliSafe driver support 28
Interior Air Quality System 204
Intermittent wiping 176
Internet, see Internet-connected vehicle 501
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INDEX
656Volvo ID 26
create and register 27
W
Warning lightAdaptive Cruise Control 290
stability and traction control system 266
Warning lights airbags SRS 93
alternator does not charge 93
brake system error 93
low oil pressure 93
parking brake applied 93
seat belt reminder 93
starter battery not charging 93
WARNING 93
Warning sound parking brake 408
warning symbols 93 Warning symbols safety 42
Warranties 572 Washer Headlights 179
rear window 180
washer fluid, filling 626
Windshield 179
Washer fluid 626
Washer nozzles, heated 177
Waxing 615Weights
Curb weight 635
Wheel bolts 537 locking 537
Wheels cleaning 620
mounting 540
removal 538
Snow chains 544
Wheels and tires Load index and speed symbol 526
Whiplash protection 46
Whiplash Protection System 46
WHIPS (Whiplash Protection System) 46 Wi-Fi connecting vehicle to Internet 503
delete network 507sharing Internet connection, tethering,
hotspot 505
technology and security 507
Windows and glass 166 Windshield heating 221
projected image 140, 142Windshield washing 179
Windshield wipers 176
rain sensor 177, 178
Winter driving 434
Winter tires 543, 544
Winter wheels 543, 544Wiper blade replacing 623, 624
service position 625