VOLVO V90 2017 Owners Manual

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Cleaning the exterior
The car should be washed as soon as it becomes dirty. This means that the car is easierto clean since the dirt does not attach as firmly.It also reduces the risk of scratches and keepsthe car fresh. Wash the car in a car wash with oilseparator. Use car shampoo.
Handwashing
• Remove bird droppings from the paintwork as soon as possible. Bird droppings containchemicals that affect and discolour paintworkvery quickly. For example, use soft paper orsponge soaked in plenty of water. An author-ised Volvo workshop is recommended for theremoval of any discoloration.
• Hose down the underbody.
• Rinse the entire car until the dissolved dirthas been removed so as to reduce the risk ofscratches from washing. Do not spray directlyonto the locks.
• If necessary, use cold degreasing agent onvery dirty surfaces. Note that in this case, thesurfaces must not be hot from the sun.
• Wash using a sponge, car shampoo andplenty of lukewarm water.
• Clean the wiper blades with a lukewarm soapsolution or car shampoo.
• Dry the car using a clean, soft chamois or awater scraper. If you avoid allowing drops ofwater to dry in strong sunlight, you reduce the risk of water drying stains which mayneed to be polished out.
WARNING
Always have the engine cleaned by a work- shop. There is a risk of fire if the engine is hot.
IMPORTANT
Dirty headlamps have impaired functionality. Clean them regularly, e.g. when refuelling. Do not use any corrosive cleaning agents but use water and a non-scratching spongeinstead.
NOTE
Outside lighting such as headlamps and rear lamps may temporarily have condensation onthe inside of the lens. This is normal, all exte-rior lighting is designed to withstand this.Condensation is normally vented out of thelamp housing when the lamp has beenswitched on for a time.
Automatic car washAn automatic car wash is a simple and quick way of washing the car, but it cannot reach every-where. Washing the car by hand is recommendedto achieve a good result, or to supplement auto-matic car washes with washing by hand.
NOTE
The car must only be washed by hand over the first few months. This is because the paintis more delicate when it is new.
IMPORTANT
Before driving the car into an automatic car wash, deactivate the functions for Automaticbraking when stationary (Auto Hold) andAutomatic application of parking brake. Ifthese functions are not deactivated, the brakesystem will jam when the car is stationary andthe car will not be able to move.
In car washes where the car is towed through with rolling wheels, the following applies:
1. Drive into the automatic car wash.
2. Deactivate the function for automatic braking
when stationary (Auto Hold) using the switch in the tunnel console.
3. Deactivate the function for automatic appli- cation of parking brake via the centre display.
4. Move the gear lever to position N.

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knob in the tunnel console to STOP. Hold
the knob in STOP position for at least
4 seconds.
> The car is ready for the automatic car wash.
IMPORTANT
The system will automatically switch to P
mode unless the above step is followed. The wheels are locked in P mode, which they
should not be when putting the car through an automatic car wash.
High-pressure washingWhen using high-pressure washing, use sweep- ing movements and make sure that the nozzledoes not come closer than 30 cm to the surfaceof the car. Do not spray directly onto the locks.
Testing the brakesLightly depress the brake pedal now and thenwhen driving long distances in rain or slush. Theheat from the friction causes the brake linings towarm up and dry. Do the same thing after startingin very damp or cold weather.
WARNING
Always test the brakes after washing the car, including the parking brake, to ensure thatmoisture and corrosion do not attack thebrake linings and reduce braking perform-ance.
Wiper bladesAsphalt, dust and salt residue on wiper blades, as well as insects, ice etc. on the windscreen, impairthe service life of wiper blades. When cleaning, set the wiper blades in service position.
NOTE
Wash the wiper blades and windscreen regu- larly with lukewarm soap solution or carshampoo. Do not use any strong solvents.
Exterior plastic, rubber and trim components
A special cleaning agent available from Volvo dealers is recommended for the cleaning andcare of coloured plastic parts, rubber and trimcomponents, e.g. glossy trim mouldings. Whenusing such a cleaning agent the instructionsmust be followed carefully. The frames around the side windows, the car's roof rails and the door frames at the windows *
are produced in anodised aluminium. This means that they should only be washed using a cleaning agent with a pH value between 3.5 and 11.5.This is in order to avoid discolouration.
Parts that should be washed using a cleaning agent with a pH value between 3.5 and 11.5.
IMPORTANT
Avoid waxing and polishing on plastic and rubber. When using degreasant on plastic and rubber, only rub with light pressure if it is necessary.Use a soft washing sponge. Polishing glossy trim mouldings could wear away or damage the glossy surface layer. Polishing agent that contains abrasive must not be used.

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IMPORTANT
Avoid washing the car with cleaning agent with a pH value lower than 3.5 or higher than11.5. This may result in discolouration of ano-dised aluminium parts such as roof rack andaround the side windows. Never use metal polishing agent on anodised aluminium parts, this can result in discoloura-tion and destroy the surface treatment.
RimsOnly use rim cleaning agent recommended by Volvo. Strong rim cleaning agents can damage the sur- face and cause stains on chrome-plated alumi-nium rims.
Related information
•Polishing and waxing (p. 551)
• Wiper blades in service position (p. 527)
• Automatic braking when stationary (p. 412)
• Using the parking brake (p. 410)
• Gear positions for automatic gearbox(p. 390)
Polishing and waxing
Polish and wax the car if the paintwork is dull or to give the paintwork extra protection. The cardoes not need to be polished until it is at leastone year old. However, the car can be waxedduring this time. Do not polish or wax the car indirect sunlight.
Wash and dry the car thoroughly before you begin polishing or waxing. Clean off asphalt andtar stains using tar remover or white spirit. Morestubborn stains can be removed using fine rub-bing paste designed for car paintwork. Polish first with a polish and then wax with liquid or solid wax. Follow the instructions on the pack-aging carefully. Many preparations contain bothpolish and wax.
IMPORTANT
Avoid waxing and polishing on plastic and rubber. When using degreasant on plastic and rubber, only rub with light pressure if it is necessary.Use a soft washing sponge. Polishing glossy trim mouldings could wear away or damage the glossy surface layer. Polishing agent that contains abrasive must not be used.
IMPORTANT
Only paint treatment recommended by Volvo should be used. Other treatment such as pre-serving, sealing, protection, lustre sealing orsimilar could damage the paintwork. Paint-work damage caused by such treatments isnot covered by Volvo warranty.
Related information
• Cleaning the exterior (p. 549)
• Paint damage (p. 554)

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Rustproofing
The car has effective protection against corro- sion.
Anti-corrosion protection for the body consists of modern metallic protective coatings on the sheetmetal, a high-quality painting process, corrosion-protected and minimised metal overlap, andshielding plastic components, abrasion protectionand supplemental rust inhibitor in exposed areas.This combination guarantees that the body willremain free from corrosion problems over time. Inthe chassis, exposed components of the wheelsuspension are made of corrosion-resistant castaluminium.
Inspection and maintenanceThe car's anti-corrosion protection normallyrequires no maintenance, but a good way to fur-ther reduce the risk of corrosion is to keep thecar clean. Strong alkaline or acidic cleaning solu-tions must always be avoided on glossy trim com-ponents. Any stone chips should be rectified assoon as they are discovered.
Related information
• Cleaning the exterior (p. 549)
• Paint damage (p. 554)
Cleaning the interior
Only use cleaning agents and car care products recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly andtreat stains at once for best results. Vacuumingis important prior to using cleaning agents.
IMPORTANT
• Certain items of coloured clothing (e.g. dark jeans and suede garments) maystain the upholstery. If this occurs, it isimportant to clean and treat these partsof the upholstery as soon as possible.
• Never use strong solvents such aswasher fluid, pure petrol or white spirit toclean the interior, since this may damagethe upholstery as well as other interiormaterials.
• Never spray the cleaning agent directlyonto components that have electrical but-tons and controls. Wipe them insteadusing a moistened cloth containing thecleaning agent.
• Sharp objects and Velcro may damagethe fabric upholstery.
Fabric upholstery and ceiling upholsteryNever scrape or rub a stain since this risks destroying the upholstery. Never use strong stainremovers since this risks destroying the colour ofthe upholstery.
Leather upholstery
*Volvo's leather upholstery is treated to preserveits original appearance. Leather upholstery is a natural product that changes and acquires a beautiful patina overtime. Regular cleaning and treatment arerequired in order that the properties and coloursof the leather shall be preserved. Volvo offers acomprehensive product, Volvo Leather Care Kit/Wipes, for the cleaning and treatment of leatherupholstery which, when used in accordance withthe instructions, preserves the leather's protectivecoating. To achieve best results, Volvo recommends the cleaning and application of the protective creamonce to four times per year (or more if required).The Volvo Leather Care Kit/Wipes is availablefrom Volvo dealers.
Leather steering wheelLeather needs to breathe. Never cover theleather steering wheel with protective plastic.Volvo Leather Care Kit/Wipes is recommendedfor cleaning the leather steering wheel.
Leather panel*Leather needs to breathe. Never cover theleather on the top of the instrument panel or atthe door panel. Volvo Leather Care Kit/Wipes isrecommended for cleaning the leather panels.

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Interior plastic, metal and wood partsA fibrillated fibre or microfibre cloth, lightly mois- tened with water, available from Volvo dealers, isrecommended for cleaning interior parts and sur-faces. Do not scrape or rub stains. Never use strong stain removers.
SeatbeltsUse water and a synthetic detergent. A specialtextile cleaning agent is available from Volvodealers. Ensure that the seatbelt is dry beforeallowing it to retract.
Inlay mats and floor matRemove inlaid carpets for separate cleaning ofthe floor carpet and the inlaid carpets. Use a vac-uum cleaner to remove dust and dirt. Each inlaymat is secured with pins. Remove the inlay mat by taking hold of the inlay mat at each pin and lifting the mat straight up. Fit the inlay mat in place by pressing it in at each pin.
WARNING
Only use one inlaid mat at each seat, and check before setting off that the mat by thedriver's seat is firmly affixed and secured inthe pins so that it does not get caught adja-cent to and under the pedals.A special textile cleaner is recommended for stains on the floor mat after vacuuming. Floormats should be cleaned with agents recom-mended by Volvo dealers.
Related information
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Cleaning the centre display (p. 553)
Cleaning the centre display
Dirt, stains and grease from fingers can affect the centre display's performance and readability.Clean the screen frequently with a microfibrecloth.
Home button for the centre display.
1. Turn off the centre display with a long press on the home button.
2. Wipe the screen with the microfibre cloth supplied or use another microfibre cloth of equivalent quality. The screen should bewiped with a clean and dry microfibre clothwith small circular movements. If necessary,lightly moisten the microfibre cloth with cleanwater.
3. Activate the display with a short press on the home button.

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IMPORTANT
The microfibre cloth used to clean the centre display must be free from sand and dirt.
IMPORTANT
When cleaning the centre display, only use gentle pressure on the screen. Heavy pres-sure can damage the screen.
IMPORTANT
Do not spray any liquid or caustic chemicals directly on the centre display. Do not use win-dow cleaning agent, other cleaning agents,aerosol spray, solvents, alcohol, ammonia orcleaning agent containing abrasive. Never use abrasive cloths, paper towels or tis- sue paper, these can scratch the centre dis-play.
Related information
•Cleaning the interior (p. 552)
• Overview of the centre display (p. 33)
Paint damage
Paint is an important part of the car's rustproof- ing and should therefore be checked regularly.The most common types of paintwork damageare stone chips, scratches, and marks on theedges of wings, doors and bumpers.
Colour codeThe colour code label is located on the car's door pillar and becomes visible when the right-handrear door is opened.
Exterior colour code
Any secondary exterior colour code
It is important that the correct colour is used.
Touching up minor paintwork damageTo avoid the onset of rust, damaged paintwork should be rectified immediately.
Materials that may be needed
• Primer 20
- a special adhesive primer in a
spray can is available for e.g. plastic-coated bumpers.
• Basecoat and clearcoat - available in spray cans or as touch-up pens/sticks 21
.
• Masking tape.
• fine sand paper 20
.
Related information
• Repairing paint damage (p. 555)
• Type designations (p. 558)
• Rustproofing (p. 552)
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If required.
21 Follow the instructions that are included with the package for the touch-up pen/stick.

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Repairing paint damage When repairing paint damage, the car must be clean, dry and have a temperature of over 15 °C.
1. Apply a piece of masking tape over the dam-aged surface. Then remove the tape to remove any loose paint. If the damage is down to the metal, use of a primer is appropriate. In the event of damageto a plastic surface, an adhesive primershould be used to give better results - sprayinto the lid of the spray can and brush onthinly.
2. Before painting, if necessary, e.g if sharp edges are found around the damage, a lightsanding with a very fine sand paper can bedone locally. The surface is cleaned thor-oughly and left to dry. 3. Stir the primer well and apply using a fine
brush, a matchstick or similar. Finish off witha basecoat and clearcoat once the primerhas dried.
For scratches, proceed as described above, butmask around the damaged area to protect theundamaged paintwork. Touch-up pens and spray paints are available from Volvo dealers.
NOTE
If the stone chip has not penetrated down to the meal and an undamaged layer of paintremains in place, fill in with base coat andclear coat as soon as the surface has beencleaned.
Related information
• Paint damage (p. 554)
• Cleaning the exterior (p. 549)

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Type designations
Type designation, vehicle identification number, etc., i.e. information unique to the car, can beread on labels in the car.
Label location
The illustration is schematic - details may vary depending on market and model.
Knowing the car's type designation, vehicle iden- tification and engine numbers can facilitate allcontact with an authorised Volvo dealer regardingthe car and when ordering spare parts andaccessories.