Volvo XC90 2018 Owner's Manual page 629

Handwashing
The car should be washed as soon as it
becomes dirty. This means that the car is easier
to clean since the dirt does not attach as firmly.
It also reduces the risk of scratches and keeps
the car fresh. Carry out cleaning in a cleaning
area with an oil separator, and use car shampoo.
Handwashing
The following steps are good to remember when
washing the car:
Avoid washing the car in direct sunlight. This
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can cause the detergent or wax to dry and
have an abrasive effect.
Remove bird droppings from the paintwork
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as soon as possible. They contain sub-
stances that damage and discolour paint-
work very quickly. For example, use soft
paper or sponge soaked in plenty of water.
An authorised Volvo workshop is recom-
mended for the removal of any discoloura-
tion.
Wash the underbody, including wheel hous-
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ings and bumpers.
Rinse the entire car until the dissolved dirt
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has been removed so as to reduce the risk of
scratches from washing. Do not spray directly
onto the locks.
If necessary, use cold degreasing agent on
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very dirty surfaces. Note that in this case, the
surfaces must not be hot from the sun.
Wash using a sponge, car shampoo and
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plenty of lukewarm water.
Clean the wiper blades with a lukewarm soap
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solution or car shampoo.
Dry the car using a clean, soft chamois or a
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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.
After the car has been washed, tar from
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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.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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
Make sure that the panoramic roof* and
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sun visor are closed before washing the
car.
Never use polishing agent with abrasive
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properties on the panoramic roof.
Never use wax on the rubber mouldings
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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
Cleaning the exterior (p. 626)
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Polishing and waxing (p. 626)
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Automatic car wash (p. 628)
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High-pressure washing (p. 629)
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* Option/accessory.