wiper fluid VOLVO XC90 TWIN ENGINE 2020 User Guide

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How can I prepare for my next OBD II
emission inspection?
If your Check Engine (MIL) light is lit or was lit but went out without service, haveyour vehicle diagnosed and, if necessary,serviced by a qualified Volvo technician.
If you recently had service for a lit CheckEngine light, or if you had service thatrequired disconnecting the battery, aperiod of driving is necessary to bring theOBD II system to "ready" for inspection.Two half-hour trips of mixed stop-and-go/highway driving are typically needed toallow OBD II to reach readiness. YourVolvo retailer can provide you with moreinformation on planning a trip.
Maintain your vehicle in accordance withyour vehicle's maintenance schedule.
Owner maintenancePeriodic maintenance requirements and inter-vals are described in your vehicle's Warrantyand Service Records Information booklet. The following points can be carried out between the normally scheduled maintenance services.
Each time the vehicle is refueled:
Check the engine oil level.
Clean the windshield, windshield wipers, headlights, and taillights.
Monthly:
Check cold tire pressure in all tires. Inspect the tires for wear.
Check that engine coolant and other fluidlevels are between the indicated "min"and "max" markings.
Clean interior glass surfaces with a glasscleaner and soft paper towels.
Wipe driver information displays with asoft cloth.
Visually inspect battery terminals for cor-rosion. Corrosion may indicate a loose ter-minal connector, or a battery near the endof its useful service life. Consult your Volvoretailer for additional information.
As needed:
Wash the vehicle, including the undercarriage, to reduce wear that can be caused by abuildup of dirt, and corrosion that can becaused by salt residues. Clean leaves and twigs from air intake vents at the base of the windshield, and from other pla-ces where they may collect.
NOTE
Complete service information for qualified technicians is available online for purchaseor subscription at www.volvotechinfo.com.
Related information
Vehicle status (p. 601)
Scheduling service and repairs (p. 601)
Connecting equipment to the vehicle's data link connector (p. 39)
Technician certification (p. 40)
Climate control system service (p. 605)
Maintenance of the brake system (p. 420)
Engine compartment overview (p. 607)

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CAUTION
Avoid washing the vehicle with cleaner with a pH value below 3.5 or above 11.5.This could cause discoloration of anodizedaluminum components like the roof rail andaround the side windows. Never use metal polishing agent on ano- dized aluminum components. This couldcause discoloration and destroy the sur-face treatment.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 644)
Polishing and waxing (p. 644)
Hand washing (p. 645)
Automatic car washes (p. 647)
High-pressure washing (p. 648)
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 648)
Cleaning rims (p. 650)
Corrosion protection (p. 650)
Cleaning rims
The vehicle should be washed as soon as it becomes dirty. The longer the dirt remains,the more difficult it will be to keep the vehicleclean. It could also lead to paint damage.Wash the vehicle in a car wash or garagewith an oil separator and use car washingdetergent.
Only use rim cleaning products recommended by Volvo. Strong rim cleaning agents could damage the surface and stain the chromed aluminum rims.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 644)
Polishing and waxing (p. 644)
Hand washing (p. 645)
Automatic car washes (p. 647)
High-pressure washing (p. 648)
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trimcomponents (p. 649)
Cleaning rims (p. 650)
Corrosion protection (p. 650)
Corrosion protection Your vehicle is constructed with protection against corrosion.
Corrosion protection for the body consists of modern metallic protective coatings on thesheet metal, a high-quality painting process,corrosion-protected and minimized metaloverlap, and shielding plastic components,abrasion protection and supplemental rustinhibitor in exposed areas. In the chassis,exposed components of the wheel suspensionare made of corrosion-resistant cast alumi-num.
Inspection and maintenanceThe corrosion protection does not normallyrequire maintenance, but keeping the vehicleclean helps reduce the risk of corrosion. Theuse of strong alkaline or acidic cleaning fluidsshould be avoided on shiny body components.Any stone chips in the paint should betouched up as soon as they are discovered.
Related information

Cleaning the exterior (p. 644)
Polishing and waxing (p. 644)
Hand washing (p. 645)
Automatic car washes (p. 647)
High-pressure washing (p. 648)
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 648)

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Sample color code (1): Canadian models.
Exterior color code
Secondary exterior color code (if applica- ble)
Related information
Paintwork (p. 651)
Touching up minor paint damage (p. 651)
Changing rear window wipers The wiper blades help remove water from the windshield and rear window. Along with thewasher fluid, they are designed to clean theglass and help improve visibility while driving.The windshield and rear window wiperblades 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.
Grasp the center of the wiper blade and lift it from the window to the stop posi-tion.
NOTE
When the wiper arm is halfway folded out, it will stop in a locking position that helpsprevent the arm from falling back onto therear window. The wiper arm must bepulled past the locking position stop inorder to change the wiper blade.
Grip the lower part of the blade and pull to the right until the blade loosens from thearm.

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6543. Press the new wiper blade until it clicks
into place. Check to make sure the blade is securely in place.
4. Fold the wiper arm back toward the win- dow.
CAUTION
Check the blades regularly. Neglected maintenance shortens the life of theblades.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 182)
Using the windshield and headlight wash- ers (p. 184)
Using automatic rear window wipingwhen backing up (p. 186)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 183)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 185)
Filling washer fluid (p. 656)
Putting the wiper blades in service posi-tion (p. 655)
Replacing windshield wiper blades(p. 654)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 181)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 181)
Replacing windshield wiper blades
The wiper blades help remove water from the windshield and rear window. Along with thewasher fluid, they are designed to clean theglass and help improve visibility while driving.The windshield and rear window wiperblades can be replaced.Raise the wiper arms to the service posi- tion. Service position is activated/deacti-vated via the function view in the centerdisplay when the car is stationary and thewindshield wipers are not on. Press thebutton on the wiper blade attachment andpull the wiper blade straight out, parallelwith 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 windshield.
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NOTE
When changing wiper blades, make sure that the blades are of different lengths. Theblade on the driver's side is longer than theone on the passenger side.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 182)
Using the windshield and headlight wash- ers (p. 184)
Using automatic rear window wipingwhen backing up (p. 186)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 183)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 185)
Filling washer fluid (p. 656)
Putting the wiper blades in service posi-tion (p. 655)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 653)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 181)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 181)
Putting the wiper blades in service position The windshield wiper blades must be in the service (vertical) position for certain opera-tions, 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 thewindshield).
CAUTION
Before placing the wipers in service posi- tion, ensure that they have not frozen tothe windshield.
Activating/deactivating service position
The service position can be activated/deacti- vated when the vehicle is stationary and thewindshield wipers are switched off. Serviceposition is activated/deactivated via Functionview in the center display:
Tap the
Wiper Service
Position button. The indica-
tor light in the button will illu- minate when service positionis activated. The wipers willmove to the service positionwhen activated. To deactivate
the service position, tap
Wiper Service
Position once. The indicator light in the but-
ton will go out when service position is deacti- vated.

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* Option/accessory.
656 The wiper blades will also move out of the 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 befolded back against the windscreen beforeactivating wiping, washing or rain sensoras well as before departure. This is to pre-vent scratching the paint on the hood.
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 182)
Using the windshield and headlight wash- ers (p. 184)
Using automatic rear window wipingwhen backing up (p. 186)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 183)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 185)
Filling washer fluid (p. 656)
Replacing windshield wiper blades(p. 654)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 653)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 181)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 181)
Filling washer fluid Washer fluid is used to keep the headlights, windshield and rear window clean. Washerfluid containing anti-freeze should be used invery cold weather (below-freezing tempera-tures).
Fill washer fluid into the reservoir with the blue cover. The reservoir is used for the wind-shield washer, tailgate window washer and headlight washer
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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 thefreezing point.
CAUTION
Use Volvo's original washer fluid or an equivalent fluid with the recommended pHvalue between 6 and 8, diluted as recom-mended, e.g. in a 1:1 solution with pH-neu-tral water.
CAUTION
Use washer fluid with anti-freeze when temperatures are below the freezing pointto help keep the pump, reservoir and hosesfrom freezing.
Volume:
Vehicles
with headlight washing: 5.5 liters
(5.8 qts).
Vehicles
without headlight washing: 3.5
liters (3.7 qts).
Related information
Using the rain sensor (p. 182)
Using the windshield and headlight wash- ers (p. 184)
Using automatic rear window wipingwhen backing up (p. 186)
Using the rain sensor's memory function(p. 183)
Using the rear window wiper/washer(p. 185)
Putting the wiper blades in service posi-tion (p. 655)
Replacing windshield wiper blades(p. 654)
Changing rear window wipers (p. 653)
Using the windshield wipers (p. 181)
Wiper blades and washer fluid (p. 181)

INDEX
688Windshield
projected image 145, 147
Windshield washing 184
Windshield wipers 181 rain sensor 182, 183
Winter driving 450 Snow chains 567
winter tires 567
Wiper blade 181 replacing 653, 654
service position 655
Wiper blade and washing fluid 181