High-Pressure Washing - Volvo V60 RECHARGE 2021 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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CAUTION
The system will automatically change to P
mode if the above steps are not followed.
In P mode, the wheels are locked, which
they should not be when the vehicle is
being washed in a car wash.
NOTE
Keep in mind that if the vehicle is equipped
with the keyless locking and unlocking
function*, the doors and tailgate/trunk lid
may open when washing the vehicle if the
remote key is within range.
Testing the brakes
WARNING
Always test the brakes after washing the
vehicle, including the parking brake, to
ensure moisture and corrosion do not
attach the brake pads and impair brake
functionality.
Lightly depress the brake pedal from time to
time when driving long distances in rain or
slush. The heat from the friction will help
warm up and dry the brake pads. Do the same
after starting the vehicle in very damp or cold
weather.
634
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 630)
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Polishing and waxing (p. 631)
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Hand washing (p. 632)
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High-pressure washing (p. 634)
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Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 635)
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Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim
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components (p. 635)
Cleaning rims (p. 636)
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Corrosion protection (p. 637)
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Auto-hold brakes (p. 424)
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Settings for automatically activating the
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parking brake (p. 423)
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*
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(p. 252)

High-pressure washing

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.
If washing the vehicle with a high-pressure
wash, use sweeping movements and keep the
nozzle at least 30 cm (13 in.) from the vehicle.
Do not spray directly onto locks.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 630)
•
Polishing and waxing (p. 631)
•
Hand washing (p. 632)
•
Automatic car washes (p. 633)
•
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 635)
•
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim
•
components (p. 635)
Cleaning rims (p. 636)
•
Corrosion protection (p. 637)
•
* Option/accessory.