Volvo XC40 Owner's Manual page 601

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Wash using a sponge, car shampoo and
plenty of lukewarm water.
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Clean the wiper blades with a lukewarm soap
solution or car shampoo.
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Dry the car using a clean, soft chamois or a
water scraper. If you avoid allowing drops of
water to dry in strong sunlight, you reduce
the risk of water drying stains which may
need to be polished out.
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After the car has been washed, tar from
asphalt may remain. Use tar remover to get
rid of the last spots after the car has been
washed.
WARNING
Always have the engine cleaned by a work-
shop. There is a risk of fire if the engine is hot.
IMPORTANT
Dirty headlamps have impaired functionality.
Clean them regularly, e.g. when refuelling.
Do not use any corrosive cleaning agents but
use water and a non-scratching sponge
instead.
NOTE
Outside lighting such as headlamps and rear
lamps may temporarily have condensation on
the inside of the lens. This is normal, all exte-
rior lighting is designed to withstand this.
Condensation is normally vented out of the
lamp housing when the lamp has been
switched on for a time.
IMPORTANT
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Make sure that the panoramic roof and
sun visor are closed before washing the
car.
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Never use polishing agent with abrasive
properties on the panoramic roof.
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Never use wax on the rubber mouldings
around the panoramic roof.
IMPORTANT
Remember to remove dirt from the drain
holes in the doors and in the sills after wash-
ing the car.
Related information
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Cleaning the exterior (p. 597)
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Polishing and waxing (p. 598)
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Automatic car wash (p. 600)
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High-pressure washing (p. 601)
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 601)
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Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim
components (p. 602)
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Cleaning wheel rims (p. 603)
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Rustproofing (p. 603)
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