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CAUTION
Avoid waxing and polishing plastic and
rubber.
If using degreaser on plastic and rubber,
only rub (if necessary) with slight pressure.
Use a soft sponge.
Polishing glossy trim moldings can wear
away or damage the glossy surface layer.
Polish containing abrasives must not be
used.
CAUTION
Only use paintwork treatments recom-
mended by Volvo. Other treatments, such
as preservation, sealing, protection, luster
sealing or similar, could damage the paint-
work. Paintwork damage caused by such
treatments are not covered by Volvo's war-
ranty.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 638)
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Hand washing (p. 639)
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Automatic car washes (p. 641)
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High-pressure washing (p. 642)
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Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 642)
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Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim
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components (p. 643)
Cleaning rims (p. 644)
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Corrosion protection (p. 644)
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Hand washing
The vehicle should be washed as soon as it
becomes dirty. This makes the vehicle easier
to clean because dirt does not attach as
strongly. It also reduces the risk of scratches
and keeps the vehicle looking new. Wash the
vehicle in a car wash or garage with an oil
separator and use car washing detergent.
Important to keep in mind when
handwashing your vehicle
Avoid washing the vehicle in direct sun-
•
light. This could cause the detergent or
wax to dry out and become abrasive.
Remove bird droppings from paintwork as
•
soon as possible. It contains chemicals
that affect and discolor paintwork very
quickly. Use e.g. soft paper or a sponge
soaked in lots of water. Consult an author-
ized Volvo workshop for assistance
removing discoloration.
Hose down the underbody, including the
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wheel housings and bumper.
Hose down the entire vehicle and remove
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any loose dirt, droppings etc. to reduce
the risk of scratches from washing. Do not
spray directly onto locks.
If necessary, use cold degreaser on heavily
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soiled surfaces. Note that in such cases
the surfaces must not be hot from the sun.
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