Volvo S80 Owner's Manual page 241

06 Maintenance and specifications
Vehicle care
CAUTION
Volvo does not recommend the use of long-
life or durable paint protection coatings,
some of which may claim to prevent pitting,
fading, oxidation, etc. These coatings 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 appli-
cation of paint protection coatings may not
be covered under your vehicle's paint war-
ranty.
Side windows with the water repellent
coating (option)
• Do not apply wax, degreasing agents, etc.
to this glass. This could damage the coat-
ing.
• Clean the glass surface with care to avoid
scratching.
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• Use only suitable plastic scrapers to re-
move ice or snow from the windows.
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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 treat-
ed with a special compound that is avail-
able at your Volvo retailer.
• This treatment should be carried out for
the first time after three years, and thereaf-
ter once a year.
Cleaning the interior
Only use cleaning agents and car care prod-
ucts recommended by Volvo. Clean regu-
larly and follow the instructions included with
the car care product.
Upholstery care
Fabric
Clean with soapy water or a detergent. For
more difficult spots caused by oil, ice cream,
shoe polish, grease, etc., use a clothing/fab-
ric stain remover. 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
beautify 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.