wipers VOLVO XC90 T8 2018 Owner´s Manual

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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648 •
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. 650)
• Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 649)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 648)
• 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
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. 177)
• Using the windshield and headlight washers (p. 179)
• Using automatic rear window wiping whenbacking up (p. 181)
• 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. 650)
• Windshield wipers in the service position(p. 649)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 647)
• 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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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
* Option/accessory.
650 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. 181)
• 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. 650)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 648) •
Changing rear window wipers (p. 647)
• 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: 5.5 liters
(5.8 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. 181) •
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. 649)
• Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 648)
• Changing rear window wipers (p. 647)
• Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)

INDEX
676Preconditioning 230
start/stop 231
timer 232
Pressure wash 642
Privacy Policy 34
Private locking 266 activation/deactivation 267
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING 469
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Radar sensor 298, 326 limitations 327
Radar unit 326
Radio 490 changing radio waveband and radio sta-
tion 491
HD radio 494
RBDS 494
search radio station 492
settings 493 SiriusXM ®
Satellite radio 498, 499, 500
start 491
voice control 148
Radio favorites 493
Rain sensor 177, 178
Rain sensor's memory function 178
Raise the rear end 587
Rear camera 386, 387, 388, 390, 391, 393, 394
Rear door sun shade 169
Rear seat adjusting backrest tilt 196
blower 225
climate 213
folding backrest 192, 198
getting in/getting out 197
head restraint 194
heating 216
moving forward/rearward 195
temperature 227
Rear sensors 381, 382, 383, 384, 385 Rearview/door mirrors dimming 170
heating 223
interior 169
Rearview mirror 169 dimming 170
Rear window heating 223
washers 180, 181
wipers 180, 181
Recalls 45
Recommendations when driving 460Recommendations when loading 586
Recovery 477
Red Key 248 settings 249
Refrigerant 608 climate system 664
Refueling filling 463
fuel filler door, fuel flap 462
Remote immobilizer 252
Remote key 239 battery replacement 244
connecting to driver profile 139
detachable key blade 250
loss 248
Range 243
Remote updates 601
Reporting safety defects 44
Resetting door mirrors 171
Resetting settings 135 change of owner 134
Driver profile 139
Resetting trip odometer 91
Road Sign Information 357, 358, 359 limitations 361
operation 358, 359, 360, 361
Road trip 460

INDEX
681
Windshield wipers 176
rain sensor 177, 178
Winter driving 461
Winter tires 571
Winter wheels 571Wiper blade replacing 647, 648
service position 649