wiper blades VOLVO S90 2020 Quick Guide

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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.
CAUTION
Only use paintwork treatments recom- mended by Volvo. Other treatments, suchas preservation, sealing, protection, lustersealing or similar, could damage the paint-work. Paintwork damage caused by suchtreatments are not covered by Volvo's war-ranty.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 596)
Hand washing (p. 597)
Automatic car washes (p. 599)
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)
Hand washing
The vehicle should be washed as soon as it becomes dirty. This makes the vehicle easierto clean because dirt does not attach asstrongly. It also reduces the risk of scratchesand keeps the vehicle looking new. Wash thevehicle in a car wash or garage with an oilseparator and use car washing detergent.
Important to keep in mind when handwashing your vehicle
Avoid washing the vehicle in direct sun- light. This could cause the detergent orwax to dry out and become abrasive.
Remove bird droppings from paintwork assoon as possible. It contains chemicalsthat affect and discolor paintwork veryquickly. Use e.g. soft paper or a spongesoaked in lots of water. Consult an author-ized Volvo workshop for assistanceremoving discoloration.
Hose down the underbody, including thewheel housings and bumper.
Hose down the entire vehicle and removeany loose dirt, droppings etc. to reducethe risk of scratches from washing. Do notspray directly onto locks.
If necessary, use cold degreaser on heavilysoiled surfaces. Note that in such casesthe surfaces must not be hot from the sun.

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Wash using a sponge, car washing deter- gent and plenty of lukewarm water.
Clean the wiper blades with lukewarmsoap solution or car washing detergent.
Dry the vehicle using a clean, soft chamoisor a squeegee. Try not to let drops ofwater dry in strong sunlight. This couldcause water drying stains that may needto be polished out.
In areas with heavy industrial emissions,more frequent washing of the vehicle'sexterior is recommended.
Tar spots from asphalt may remain evenafter washing. Use a tar remover toremove these spots.
WARNING
Always entrust engine washing to a work- shop. If the engine is hot, there is a risk offire.
CAUTION
Dirty headlights do not work as well. Clean them regularly, e.g. when refueling. Do not use corrosive cleaners. Use water and a non-abrasive sponge.
NOTE
Exterior lighting such as headlights and taillights may develop temporary conden-sation on the inside of the lens. This is nor-mal. All exterior lighting is designed toresist this. Condensation is normally ven-ted out of the lamp housing once the lighthas been lit for some period of time.
CAUTION
Make sure that the panoramic roof and sun shade are closed before washingthe vehicle.
Never use abrasive polishing agents onthe panoramic roof.
Never use wax on the rubber sealsaround the panoramic roof.
CAUTION
Remember to remove dirt from the drain holes in the doors and sills after washingthe vehicle.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 596)
Polishing and waxing (p. 596)
Automatic car washes (p. 599)
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)
Settings for automatically activating theparking brake (p. 387)

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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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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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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)

INDEX
625
overview 107
settings 129, 130
switch off and change volume 128
symbols in status bar 121
views 112
Central locking 252
Change of owner 131
Changing a wheel 514
Checking engine oil level 555
Child restraints 63, 65 booster cushions 72
convertible seats 69
infant seats 67
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors 75
lower attachment points 74
recalls and registration 65
top tether anchors 73
Child safety 63
Child safety locks 254
City Safety 312 braking for oncoming vehicles 321
crossing traffic 318
delayed evasive maneuver 321
detecting obstacles 316
evasive maneuver 320
limitations 322
limitations for evasive maneuvers 320
limitations in crossing traffic 319
setting warning distance 315
sub-functions 313
Symbols and messages 325
Cleaning 593, 595 automatic car wash 599
car wash 596, 597, 599, 600, 601,602
center display 591
Seat belts 593
textile upholstery 591, 593, 594
upholstery 591, 593, 594, 595
wheels 602
Cleaning wheels 602
Cleaning wiper blades 600
Clean Zone 199
Clean Zone Interior Package 200
Climate 196 auto-regulation 214
blower control 217, 218
parking 223
perceived temperature 197
Sensors 197
temperature control 220, 221, 222
voice control 198
zones 196
Climate controls 207 center display 207
rear seat 207Climate system 196, 207Refrigerant 619
repairs 551
Clock, setting 90
Collision 42, 47, 52, 61Collision warner crossing traffic rear 331
see City Safety 312
Collision warning from the rear 326
Color code, paintwork 604
Color codes 604
Compass 429, 430 calibration 430
Condensation in headlights 597, 599, 600, 601
Connecting vehicle to Internet No connection or poor connection 485
via a mobile device (WiFi) 481
via cellular phone (Bluetooth) 481
via vehicle's modem 482
Connect phone 472
Contact information 26
Convertible seats 69
coolant 618 filling 556