Cleaning The Exterior - Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual

Refilling the windshield washer fluid
reservoir
Washer fluid helps keep the windshield and
headlights clean.
The windshield and headlight washers* share a
common reservoir. Open the blue cap to refill
washer fluid (see the illustration for the location
of the reservoir).
During cold weather, the reservoir should be filled
with windshield washer solvent containing anti-
freeze. Use Volvo Original Washer Fluid or the
equivalent with a recommended pH value
between 6 and 8 in a 1:1 solution.
When there is approx. 1 qt (1 liter) of washer
fluid remaining in the reservoir, a text message
and the symbol will be displayed in the
instrument panel.
Volume:
•
Models with headlight washers: 5.8 qts
(5.5 liters).
•
Models without headlight washers: 3.7 qts
(3.5 liter).
Related information
•
Opening and closing the hood (p. 533)
•
Engine compartment overview (p. 534)
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING

Cleaning the exterior

The vehicle should be washed at regular inter-
vals since dirt, dust, insects and tar spots
adhere to the paint and may cause damage. To
help prevent corrosion, it is particularly important
to wash the car frequently in the wintertime.
Hand washing
The following points should be kept in mind when
washing and cleaning the vehicle:
CAUTION
Avoid using car washing detergents with a pH
value lower than 3.5 or higher than 11.5.
Doing so could result in discoloring of ano-
dized aluminum surfaces on e.g., roof rails or
the frames around the side windows.
•
Avoid washing your vehicle in direct sunlight.
Doing so may cause detergents and wax to
dry out and become abrasive. To avoid
scratching, use lukewarm water to soften the
dirt before you wash with a soft sponge, and
plenty of sudsy water.
•
Bird droppings: Remove from paintwork as
soon as possible. Otherwise the finish may
be permanently damaged.
•
A car washing detergent can be used to
facilitate the softening of dirt and oil.
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* Option/accessory.