Volvo V90 CROSS COUNTRY Owner's Manual page 616

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Cleaning the leather steering
wheel
Only use cleaning agents and car care prod-
ucts recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly
and treat stains immediately. It is important
to vacuum before using a cleaning agent.
Leather needs to breathe. Never cover the
leather steering wheel with a plastic protector.
Volvo Leather Care Kit 951 0251 and Leather
Softener 943 7429 are recommended for
cleaning the leather steering wheel. First,
remove dirt, dust, etc. with a damp sponge or
cloth.
CAUTION
Sharp objects such as rings could damage
the leather on the steering wheel.
Treating stains on the steering wheel:
Type 1 (ink, wine, coffee, milk, sweat or blood)
Use a soft cloth or sponge. Wipe the
–
steering wheel using a solution of 5%
ammonia. For blood stains, mix approxi-
mately 2 dl (1 cup) of water with 25 g
(one ounce) of salt and wipe the stain.
Type 2 (grease, oil, sauces or chocolate)
1. Same procedure as for Type 1 stains.
2. Finish by wiping the wheel with an
absorbent paper or towel.
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Type 3 (dry dirt or dust)
1. Remove the dirt/dust using a soft brush.
2. Same procedure as for Type 1 stains.
Related information
Cleaning the interior (p. 610)
•
Cleaning the center display (p. 610)
•
Cleaning fabric upholstery and ceiling liner
•
(p. 612)
Cleaning the seat belt (p. 612)
•
Cleaning floor mats and inlay mats
•
(p. 612)
Cleaning leather upholstery* (p. 613)
•
Cleaning interior plastic, metal and wood
•
surfaces (p. 614)
Cleaning interior plastic, metal and
wood surfaces
Only use cleaning agents and car care prod-
ucts recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly
and treat stains immediately.
A lightly dampened microfiber cloth is recom-
mended for cleaning interior details and surfa-
ces. These cloths are available for purchase at
Volvo retailers.
Never scrape or rub a stain. Never use strong
stain removers.
CAUTION
Do not use solvent containing alcohol to
clean the instrument panel glass.
CAUTION
Keep in mind that glossy surfaces can be
easily scratched. Wipe these surfaces with
a clean and dry microfiber cloth using
small, circular motions. If necessary, mois-
ten the cloth lightly with clean water.
Related information
Cleaning the interior (p. 610)
•
Cleaning the center display (p. 610)
•
Cleaning fabric upholstery and ceiling liner
•
(p. 612)
Cleaning the seat belt (p. 612)
•
* Option/accessory.