Inspection And Maintenance - Volvo S40 Owner's Manual

Car care
Rustproofing

Inspection and maintenance

Your car received a thorough and complete
rustproofing at the factory. Parts of the body
are made of galvanised sheet metal. The
underbody is protected by a wear-resistant
anti-corrosion compound. And, a thin,
penetrating rustproofing fluid was sprayed
into the members, cavities and closed
sections.
Maintain the car's rustproofing.
• Keep the car clean. Hose down the
underbody. If using a pressure washer,
keep the nozzle at least 30 cm from the
painted surfaces.
• Regularly check and touch-up the
rustproofing treatment as necessary.
The car's rustproofing does not normally
require treatment for approximately 12 years.
After that time, it should be treated at three-
year intervals. If the car needs further
treatment, please contact an authorised
Volvo workshop.
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