Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual page 212

08 Car care
Washing and cleaning the vehicle
tects the bodywork against oxidation,
road dirt and fading.
•
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 coat-
ings, some of which may claim to prevent
pitting, fading, oxidation, etc. These coat-
ings 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
application of paint protection coatings
may not be covered under your vehicle's
paint warranty.
Mirrors with the water repellent glass
coating
•
Do not apply wax, degreasing agents, etc
to this glass. This could damage the coa-
ting.
•
Clean the glass surface with care to avoid
scratching.
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NOTE
The water repellent coating is subject to
natural wear
•
In order to maintain the coating's water
repellent characteristics, it should be
treated with a special compound that is
available at your Volvo retailer.
•
This treatment should be carried out for
the first time after three years, and there-
after once a year.
Cleaning the upholstery
Fabric
Clean with soapy water or a detergent. For
more difficult spots caused by oil, ice cream,
shoe polish, grease, etc., use a clothing/
fabric stain remover. Consult your Volvo
retailer.
Interior plastic components
Cleaning interior plastic components should
be done with a cleaning agent specially
designed for this purpose. Consult your Volvo
retailer.
Alcantera™ suede-like material
Suede-like upholstery can be cleaned with a
soft cloth and mild soap solution.
Leather care
Volvo's leather upholstery is manufactured
with a protectant to repel soiling. Over time,
sunlight, grease and dirt can break down the
protection. Staining, cracking, scuffing, and
fading can result.
Volvo offers an easy-to-use, non-greasy
leather care kit formulated to clean and beau-
tify your vehicle's leather, and to renew the
protective qualities of its finish. The cleaner
removes dirt and oil buildup. The light cream
protectant restores a barrier against soil and
sunlight.
Volvo also offers a special leather softener
that should be applied after the cleaner and
protectant. It leaves leather soft and smooth,
and reduces friction between leather and
other finishes in the vehicle.
Volvo recommends cleaning, protecting and
conditioning your vehicle's leather two to four
times a year. Ask your Volvo retailer about
Leather Care Kit 951 0251 and Leather Soft-
ener 943 7429.
Cleaning leather upholstery
1. Pour leather cleaner on a damp sponge
and squeeze it until the cleaner foams.
2. Apply the foam to the stain by moving the
sponge with circular movements.