VOLVO XC90 2018 Owner´s Manual

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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It is important to use the right color.
Related information
•
Paintwork (p. 627)
• Touching up minor paint damage (p. 627)
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. 181)
• Using the windshield and headlight washers (p. 183)
• Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 185)

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630 •
Heated windshield washer nozzles
* (p. 181)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function (p. 182)
• Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 184)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 632)
• Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 631)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 630)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 180)
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
Raise the wiper arms to the service position. Service position is activated/deactivated viathe function view in the center display whenthe car is stationary and the windshield wip-ers are not on. Press the button on the wiperblade attachment and pull the wiper bladestraight out, parallel with 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 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. 181)
• Using the windshield and headlight washers (p. 183)
• Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 185)
• Heated windshield washer nozzles
* (p. 181)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 182)
• Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 184)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 632)
• Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 631)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 629)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 180)
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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632 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. 181)
• Using the windshield and headlight washers (p. 183)
• Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 185)
• Heated windshield washer nozzles
* (p. 181)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 182)
• Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 184)
• Filling washer fluid (p. 632)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 630) •
Changing rear window wipers (p. 629)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 180)
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: 5.5 liters
(5.8 qts).
• Vehicles
without headlight washing: 3.5 lit-
ers (3.7 qts).
Related information
• Using the rain sensor (p. 181)
• Using the windshield and headlight washers (p. 183)
• Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 185) •
Heated windshield washer nozzles
* (p. 181)
• Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 182)
• Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 184)
• Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 631)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 630)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 629)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 180)

S P E C I F I C A T I O N S

SPECIFICATIONS
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Type designations
The decals in the vehicle contain information such as chassis number, type designation, colorcode, etc.
Location of decals
The illustration is general and details may vary depending on market and model.

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Vehicle Emission Control Information. US
models. Your Volvo is designed to meet all appli-
cable emission standards, as evidenced by the certification label on the underside of the hood.For further information regarding these regula-tions, please consult your Volvo retailer.
Vehicle Emission Control Information.
Canadian models. Your Volvo is designed to
meet all applicable emission standards, as evi- denced by the certification label on the undersideof the hood. For further information regardingthese regulations, please consult your Volvoretailer.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The
VIN plate is located on the top left surface of the dashboard. The Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) should always be quoted in all correspond-ence concerning your vehicle with the retailer andwhen ordering parts.
Tire inflation pressures. This label indicates
the correct inflation pressures for the tires that were on the vehicle when it left the factory.
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
(FMVSS) specifications (USA) and Ministry of Transport (CMVSS) standards (Canada). Your
Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safetystandards, as evidenced by the certification labelon the driver's side B-pillar (the structural mem-ber at the side of the vehicle, at the rear of thedriver's door opening). This label also includescodes for paint color, etc. For further informationregarding these regulations, please consult yourVolvo retailer. U.S. models have the upper decal;Canadian models have the lower one.

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Engine oil. This label contains the recom-
mended engine oil specifications.
Decal A/C. Refrigerant R134a.
NOTE
The decals shown in the Owner's Manual do not claim to be exact reproductions of thosefound in the vehicle. The purpose is to showapproximately how they look and about wherethey are located on the vehicle. The informa-tion that applies for your vehicle in particularis found on the decal on the vehicle.
Related information
•Air conditioning specifications (p. 646)