Cleaning The Upholstery - Volvo V70 Owner's Manual

Automatic car wash
An automatic car wash is a simple and fast way of washing the car.
Remember that an automatic car wash can never replace a proper
handwash.
The brushes of an automatic car wash do not fully reach all areas.
During the first months of the car's life it is recommended that you only
handwash the car.
Polishing and waxing
Polish and wax the car when you feel the paintwork is matte and when
you wish to give the paintwork extra protection, such as before winter.
The car does not usually need polishing until after one year. It can be
waxed earlier.
Wash and dry the car thoroughly before you begin polishing and/or
waxing. Clean off asphalt and tar stains with white spirit. More
stubborn marks can be removed with fine rubbing paste designed for
paintwork. Polish first with a polish and then wax with fluid or solid
wax. Carefully follow the instructions on the package. Many prepara-
tions contain both polish and wax.
Do not polish or wax surfaces warmer than 45 °C.
Washing

Cleaning the upholstery

Treating marks on fabric
A special cleaning agent available at your Volvo dealer is recommended
when cleaning fabric upholstery. Other chemicals can impair the fire
retardant qualities of the upholstery.
Treating marks on vinyl
Never scrape or rub a mark. Never use strong stain remover. Wash with
a weak soap solution and lukewarm water.
Treating marks on leather
A special cleaning agent available at your Volvo dealer is recommended
when cleaning leather upholstery.
Use the Volvo leather care kit once or twice a year to preserve supple-
ness and comfort.
Never use strong detergent, petrol, alcohol, white spirit, etc. as such
strong substances can damage fabric, vinyl and leather upholstery.
Cleaning seat belts
Use water and synthetic detergent.
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