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matic washers do not have facilities for
washing the underbody.
CAUTION
• Before driving into an automatic car
wash, turn off the optional rain sensor to
avoid damaging the windshield wipers.
•Make sure that side view mirrors, auxiliary
lamps, etc, are secure, and that any
antenna(s) are retracted or removed.
Otherwise there is risk of the machine dis-
lodging them.
WARNING
• When the car is driven immediately after
being washed, apply the brakes several
times in order to remove any moisture from
the brake linings.
• Engine cleaning agents should not be
used when the engine is warm. This consti-
tutes a fire risk.
Exterior lighting
Condensation may form temporarily on the
inside of the lenses of exterior lights such as
headlights, fog lights, or taillights. This is nor-
mal and the lights are designed to withstand
moisture. Normally, condensation will dissi-
pate after the lights have been on for a short
time.
Polishing and Waxing
• Normally, polishing is not required during
the first year after delivery, however, wax-
ing may be beneficial.
• Before applying polish or wax the vehicle
must be washed and dried. Tar spots can
be removed with kerosene or tar remover.
Difficult spots may require a fine rubbing
compound.
• After polishing use liquid or paste wax.
• Several commercially available products
contain both polish and wax.
• Waxing alone does not substitute for pol-
ishing a dull surface.
• A wide range of polymer-based waxes can
be purchased today. These waxes are
easy to use and produce a long-lasting,
high-gloss finish that protects the body-
work against oxidation, road dirt and fad-
ing.
08 Car care
Washing and cleaning the vehicle
• Do not polish or wax your vehicle in direct
sunlight (the surface of the vehicle should
not be warmer than 113° F (45° C).
CAUTION
Volvo does not recommend the use of long-
life or durable paint protection coatings,
some of which may claim to prevent pitting,
fading, oxidation, etc. These coatings have
not been tested by Volvo for compatibility
with your vehicle's clear coat. Some of
them may cause the clear coat to soften,
crack, or cloud. Damage caused by appli-
cation of paint protection coatings may not
be covered under your vehicle's paint war-
ranty.
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