Wiper Blades – Windshield - Volvo V60 Owner's Manual

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
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To put the windshiield wipers in the service posi-
tion:
1. Insert the remote key into the ignition slot
and press the START/STOP ENGINE but-
ton briefly to put the ignition in mode I (see
Ignition modes (p. 65) for detailed informa-
tion about the ignition modes).
2. Press the START/STOP ENGINE button
again briefly to switch the ignition off.
3. Within 3 seconds, move the right steering
wheel lever up and hold it for at least 1 sec-
ond.
> The wipers will then move to the vertical
(service) position on the windshield.
The wipers can be returned to the normal posi-
tion by pressing the START/STOP ENGINE but-
ton briefly to put the ignition in mode I (or by
starting the engine).
CAUTION
If the wiper arms have been folded out from
the windshield while in the service position,
fold them back against the windshield before
returning the wipers to the normal position to
help avoid scratching the paint on the hood.
Related information
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Engine compartment – washer fluid (p. 126)
Not necessary on vehicles with the optional keyless drive.
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Wiper blades – windshield
The wiper blades should be replaced regularly
for best effect.
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The windshield wiper blades must be in the verti-
cal (service) position for replacement, washing
or to lift them away from the windshield when
e.g., removing ice or snow.
Replacing the windshield wiper blades
NOTE
The windshield wiper blades are different
lengths. The blade on the driver's side is
longer than the one on the passenger side.