wipers VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE 2019 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
660Replacing windshield wiper blades
The wiper blades help remove water from the
windshield and rear window. Along with the
washer fluid, they clean the glass and help
improve visibility while driving. The windshield
and rear window wiper blades can be replaced.
Replacing wiper blades Raise the wiper arms to the service position.
Service position is activated/deactivated via
the function view in the center display when
the car is stationary and the windshield wip-
ers are not on. Press the button on the wiper
blade attachment and pull the wiper blade
straight 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
NOTE When changing wiper blades, make sure that
the blades are of different lengths. The blade
on the driver's side is longer than the one 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 when
backing up (p. 181)
Using the rain sensor's memory function
(p. 178)
Using the rear window wiper/washer
(p. 180)
Filling washer fluid (p. 662)
Windshield wipers in the service position
(p. 661)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 659)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 176)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
661
Windshield wipers in the service
position
The windshield wiper blades must be in the serv-
ice (vertical) position for certain operations, 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 the
blades (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 windshield
wipers are switched off. Service position is acti-
vated/deactivated via Function view in the center
display:
Tap the Wiper ServicePosition button. The indicator
light in the button will illuminate
when service position is acti-
vated. The windshield wipers
will 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. 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 back
against the windscreen before activating wip-
ing, washing or rain sensor as well as before
departure. This is to prevent scratching the
paint on the hood.
Related information

Using the rain sensor (p. 177)
Using the windshield and headlight washers
(p. 179)
Using automatic rear window wiping when
backing up (p. 181)
Using the rain sensor's memory function
(p. 178)
Using the rear window wiper/washer
(p. 180)
Filling washer fluid (p. 662)
Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 660)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 659)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 176)

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
* Option/accessory.
662 Filling washer fluid
Washer fluid is used to keep the headlights,
windshield and rear window clean. Washer fluid
containing anti-freeze should be used in very
cold weather (below-freezing temperatures). Fill washer fluid into the reservoir with the blue
cover. The reservoir is used for the windshield
washer, 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. 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 value
between 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 help
keep the pump, reservoir and hoses from
freezing.
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 when
backing up (p. 181)
Using the rain sensor's memory function
(p. 178)
Using the rear window wiper/washer
(p. 180)
Windshield wipers in the service position
(p. 661)
Replacing windshield wiper blades (p. 660)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 659)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 176)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 176)

INDEX
686disconnect 536
phone call 537, 539
text message 538
voice control 147
Pilot Assist 316, 319, 320, 322, 323, 324, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330
pass 326, 327
pinch protection 166 resetting 167
PIN code 545
Polishing 651
Position lights 154
Power 671 electric motor 671
Power folding door mirrors 171
Power panoramic roof 172
Power save mode 480
Power seats 185
Power tailgate 266
Power windows 167, 168 pinch protection 166
Preconditioning 232 start/stop 233
timer 234
Pressure wash 654
Privacy Policy (Customer Privacy Policy) 35 Private locking
271
activation/deactivation
272
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING 481
R Radar sensor
303, 332
limitations
333
Radar unit 332
Radio 501 changing radio waveband and radio sta-
tion 502
HD radio 505
RBDS 505
search radio station 503
settings 504
SiriusXM® Satellite radio 508, 509, 511
start 501
voice control 148
Radio favorites 503
Rain sensor 177, 178
Rain sensor's memory function 178
Raise the rear end 599
Rear camera 396, 397, 399, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405
Rear door sun shade 169 Rear seat
adjusting backrest tilt
197
blower 226
climate 215
folding backrest 193, 199
getting in/getting out 198
head restraint 195
heating 218
moving forward/rearward 197
temperature 228
Rear sensors 390, 391, 392, 393, 394, 395
Rearview/door mirrors dimming 170
heating 225
interior 169
Rearview mirror 169
dimming 170
Rear window heating 225
washers 180, 181
wipers 180, 181
Recalls 45
Recommendations when driving 472
Recommendations when loading 598
Recovery 489
Red Key 253
settings 253

INDEX
691
Weights
Curb weight 669
Wheel bolts 575 locking 575
Wheels cleaning 656
mounting 578
removal 576
Snow chains 581
Wheels and tires Load index and speed symbol 564
Whiplash protection 46
Whiplash Protection System 46
WHIPS (Whiplash Protection System) 46
Wi-Fi connecting vehicle to Internet 543
delete network 547
sharing Internet connection, tethering,
hotspot 545
technology and security 547
Window sun shade 169
Windows and glass 166
Windshield heating 223
projected image 142, 144
Windshield washing 179 Windshield wipers
176
rain sensor
177, 178
Winter driving 472
Winter tires 581
Winter wheels 581
Wiper blade 176
replacing 659, 660
service position 661
Wiper blade and washing fluid 176