Cleaning The Wiper Blades; Cleaning Exterior Plastic, Rubber And Trim Components - Volvo V60 CROSS COUNTRY Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE

Cleaning the wiper blades

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 vehicle
clean. It could also lead to paint damage.
Wash the vehicle in a car wash or garage
with an oil separator. Use a car washing
detergent recommended by Volvo.
Asphalt, dust and salt residue on wiper blades,
as well as insects, ice etc. on the windshield,
shorten the service life of wiper blades.
When cleaning, put the wiper blades in the
service position.
NOTE
Wash the wiper blades and windshield
regularly with a lukewarm soap solution or
vehicle shampoo. Do not use strong sol-
vents.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 623)
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Polishing and waxing (p. 624)
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Hand washing (p. 625)
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Automatic car washes (p. 626)
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High-pressure washing (p. 627)
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Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim
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components (p. 628)
Cleaning rims (p. 629)
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628
Corrosion protection (p. 630)
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Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber
and trim components
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 vehicle
clean. It could also lead to paint damage. Use
a car washing detergent recommended by
Volvo.
A special cleaning agent available from Volvo
retailers is recommended for the cleaning and
care of colored plastic parts, rubber and trim
components, e.g. glossy trim. Follow the
usage instructions for the cleaning agent care-
fully.
Avoid using car washing detergents with a pH
value lower than 3.5 or higher than 11.5. Doing
so could result in the discoloring of anodized
aluminum surfaces* (as shown in the illustra-
tions below). Abrasive polishing agents are not
recommended for these areas (as shown in
the illustrations below).
* Option/accessory.