wipers VOLVO XC90 T8 2017 Owner´s Manual

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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CAUTION
When using an automatic car wash in which the vehicle has to be able to roll freely, theauto-hold brake function must be deactivated.If this is not done, the brakes will automati-cally be applied when the vehicle is stationary. To deactivate this function:
1. Drive the vehicle into the car wash
2. Turn off the auto-hold function using the
control on the center console
3. Turn off the parking brake's automatic function in the center display's Top view (tap
Settings, tap My CarParking
Brake and Suspension and deselectAuto Activate Parking Brake)
4. Put the gear selector in N
5. Switch off the ignition by turning the start knob to STOP and holding it in this posi-
tion for at least 4 seconds
The vehicle will then be able to roll freely.
CAUTION
• Before driving into an automatic car wash, turn off the optional rain sensor toavoid damaging the windshield wipers.
• Make sure that side view mirrors, auxiliarylamps, etc, are secure, and that anyantenna(s) are retracted or removed. Oth-erwise there is risk of the machine dis-lodging them.
• Chromed wheels:
Clean chrome-plated
wheels using the same detergents usedfor the body of the vehicle. Aggressivewheel-cleaning agents can permanentlystain chrome-plated wheels.
WARNING
• When the vehicle is driven immediately after being washed, apply the brakes,including the parking brake, several timesin order to remove any moisture from thebrake linings.
• Engine cleaning agents should not beused when the engine is warm. This con-stitutes a fire risk.
Exterior componentsVolvo recommends the use of special cleaningproducts, available at your Volvo retailer, forcleaning colored plastic, rubber, or ornamental components such as chromed strips on the exte-rior of your vehicle. The instructions for usingthese products should be followed carefully. Sol-vents or stain removers should not be used. The frames around the side windows, roof rails and door frames near the windows
* are made of
anodized aluminum and should only be washed with a cleaning product with a pH value between3.5 till 11.5.
Components that should be washed with a cleaning product with a pH value between 3.5 till 11.5 (genericillustration)

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CAUTION
• Avoid waxing or polishing plastic or rub- ber components
• Polishing chromed strips can wear awayor damage the surface
• Polishes containing abrasive substancesshould not be used
Related information
• Paint damage (p. 547)
• Corrosion protection (p. 547)
• Polishing and waxing (p. 549)
• Windshield wipers in the service position (p. 537)
Cleaning the interior
Only use cleaning agents and car care products recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly and fol-low the instructions included with the car careproduct.
CAUTION
• Under no circumstances should gasoline, naphtha or similar cleaning agents beused on the plastic or the leather sincethese can cause damage.
• Take extra care when removing stainssuch as ink or lipstick since the coloringcan spread.
• Use solvents sparingly. Too much solventcan damage the seat padding.
• Start from the outside of the stain andwork toward the center.
• Sharp objects (e.g. pencils or pens in apocket) or Velcro fasteners on clothingmay damage the textile upholstery.
• Clothing that is not colorfast, such asnew jeans or suede garments, may stainthe upholstery.
Fabric upholstery and ceiling linerClean with soapy water or a detergent. For more difficult spots caused by oil, ice cream, shoe pol-ish, grease, etc., use a clothing/fabric stainremover. Consult your Volvo retailer.
Leather
* careVolvo's leather upholstery is manufactured with aprotectant to repel soiling. Over time, sunlight,grease and dirt can break down the protection.Staining, cracking, scuffing, and fading can result. Volvo offers an easy-to-use, non-greasy leather care kit formulated to clean and beautify yourvehicle's leather, and to renew the protectivequalities of its finish. The cleaner removes dirtand oil buildup. The light cream protectantrestores a barrier against soil and sunlight. Volvo also offers a special leather softener that should be applied after the cleaner and protec-tant. It leaves leather soft and smooth, andreduces friction between leather and other fin-ishes in the vehicle. Volvo recommends cleaning, protecting and con- ditioning your vehicle's leather two to four times ayear. Ask your Volvo retailer about Leather CareKit 951 0251 and Leather Softener 943 7429.
Cleaning leather upholstery
1. Pour leather cleaner on a damp sponge and
squeeze it until the cleaner foams.
2. Apply the foam to the stain by moving the sponge with circular movements.
3. Dampen the stain thoroughly with the sponge. Let the sponge absorb the stain, do not rub.
4. Dry the stain with soft paper towels or a towel, and allow the leather to dry completely.

INDEX
573
Stability system 259
sport mode 260
Start and lock system type designations 256
Starting and driving 362
Starting the engine 390Starting the vehicle after a crash (crash mode) 78
Start inhibitor (immobilizer) 232
Steel grid in cargo area 223
Steering wheel 164 adjusting 165
heated 206
horn 164
keypad 164
Steering wheel paddles 164
Stone chips, touching up 547, 548
Storage compartments 218
Studded tires 479Sunroof laminated panoramic roof 108, 109
Sun shade 111, 113
Sun visor 227
Suspension 419
System updates 500
T
Tailgate locking/unlocking 246
locking/unlocking (private locking) 250operating with the foot movement sen-
sor 240
power operated 248
wiper/washer 163
Tailgate wipers 538
Technician certification 58Temperature perceived 186
Temperature sensor ambient 118
Tethering wi-fi sharing 462
Three-way catalytic converter 381Timer preconditioning 190
Tire inflation pressure 563
Tire Pressure Monitoring System 485, 488 calibrating 489
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 489
Tires 472, 482 changing 481
changing from summer to winter 477
glossary of terms 476
improving economy 472
inflation pressure 480
inflation pressure table 563installing (mounting) a wheel on the
vehicle 485
rotation 473
snow 479
specifications 474
storing 473
studded 479
tire pressure monitoring system 485, 488
tire sealing system 490, 492, 495
tread wear indicator 477
uniform tire quality grading 479
wheel bolts 483
Tire sealing system 490, 492, 495 Top tether anchors (child restraint sys- tems) 91
Touching up paint 547, 548
Towbar 387
Towing a trailer 384, 388 trailer hitch 387
Towing eyelet 376
Towing the vehicle 377
Traction control 259
Trailer hitch 387

INDEX
574Trailer towing 384, 388
trailer hitch 387
Transmission gear shift indicator 415
general description 414, 416
Hill Start Assist 368
oil 564
shifting with steering wheel paddles 418
shiftlock override 415
Travel Link 433 Alerts 435
Fuel 436
Sports 437
weather 434
Tread wear indicator 477
Trip computer 99, 100, 102 reset 100
Trip odometers 99
Trips, long distance 372
Trip statistics 102
Turn signals 150 changing bulbs 528
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 479
Unlocking the tailgate 246
Unlocking the vehicle 241, 243
USB/AUX connection 446, 454
User profile 179
V
Vehicle Event Data 31
Vehicle information 14
Vehicle loading 216, 478
Vehicle maintenance 498performed by the owner 498
Vehicle status 501
Vehicle weights 557Voice control cell phones 124
giving commands 123
introduction 123
multimedia devices 125
radio 125
settings 128
Volvo and the environment 20
Volvo ID 32
Volvo maintenance 498
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance 14
Volvo programs 14
W
Warning flashers, hazard 150
Warning lights 140
Warning system, collision 313
Warranties 498
Washer fluid 541Washers headlight 162
windshield 160
Water, driving through 374
Waxing 549Weights trailer 384
Wheels changing 481, 483
storing 473
Whiplash Protection System 63
Wi-Fi 462, 463Windows laminated glass 58
power 111
sun shade 111
Windshield rain sensor 161
washers 162
wipers/washers 160

INDEX
575
Windshield washer fluid reservoir 541
Windshield wiper blades 538Windshield wipers
service position 537
Wiper blades replacing 537, 538
replacing tailgate wiper 538
WMA files 457 Workshop Wi-Fi connection 504