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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Cleaning the wiper blades
The car should be washed as soon as it
becomes dirty. The longer the car is left dirty,
the more difficult it will be to get it com-
pletely clean and there is a risk of scratching
the paintwork. Wash the car in a car wash
with oil separator. Use car shampoo that is
recommended by Volvo.
Asphalt, dust and salt residue on wiper blades,
as well as insects, ice etc. on the windscreen,
impair the service life of wiper blades.
When cleaning, set the wiper blades in service
position.
NOTE
Wash the wiper blades and windscreen
regularly with a lukewarm soap solution or
car shampoo. Do not use any strong sol-
vents.
Related information
Cleaning the exterior (p. 655)
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Polishing and waxing (p. 656)
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Handwashing (p. 657)
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Automatic car wash (p. 658)
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High-pressure washing (p. 659)
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Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim
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components (p. 660)
Cleaning wheel rims (p. 661)
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660
Rustproofing (p. 662)
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Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber
and trim components
The car should be washed as soon as it
becomes dirty. The longer the car is left dirty,
the more difficult it will be to get it com-
pletely clean and there is a risk of scratching
the paintwork. Use car shampoo that is rec-
ommended by Volvo.
A special cleaning agent available from Volvo
dealers is recommended for the cleaning and
care of coloured plastic parts, rubber and trim
components, e.g. glossy trim mouldings.
When using such a cleaning agent the instruc-
tions must be followed carefully.
Avoid washing the car with detergent with a
pH value below 3.5 or above 11.5. This can
cause discolouration of anodised aluminium
components*, as illustrated. We advise
against use of abrasive polishing agents, as
illustrated.
* Option/accessory.
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