Volvo XC90 Washing and cleaning the vehicle, Suitable detergents, Special moonroof cautions

08 Car care

Washing and cleaning the vehicle

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Washing	• A stiff-bristle brush and lukewarm soapy
• The vehicle should be washed at regular	water can be used to clean the wiper
intervals since dirt, dust, insects and tar	blades. Frequent cleaning of the wind-
	shield and wiper blades improves visibility
spots adhere to the paint and may cause
	considerably and also helps prolong the
damage. It is particularly important to wash
	service life of the wiper blades.
the vehicle frequently in the wintertime to
	• Wash off the dirt from the underside (wheel
prevent corrosion, when salt has been
used on the roads.	housings, fenders, etc.).
• When washing the vehicle, do not expose	• In areas of high industrial fallout, more fre-
it to direct sunlight. Use lukewarm water to	quent washing is recommended.
soften the dirt before you wash with a	Suitable detergents
sponge, and plenty of water, to avoid
scratching.	Special vehicle washing detergents should be
• Bird droppings: Remove from paintwork as	used. A suitable mixture is about 2.5 fl. oz.
	(8.5 cl) of detergent to 2.6 US gal. (10 liters) of
soon as possible. Otherwise the finish may
	warm water. After washing with a detergent the
be permanently damaged.
	vehicle should be well rinsed with clean water.
• A detergent can be used to facilitate the

softening of dirt and oil.	CAUTION
CAUTION	• Avoid waxing or polishing plastic or rub-
Chromed wheels: Clean chrome-plated	ber components
	• Polishing chromed strips can wear
wheels using the same detergents used for
the body of the vehicle. Aggressive wheel	away or damage the surface
cleaning agents can permanently stain	• Polishes containing abrasive sub-
chrome-plated wheels.	stances should not be used

•Dry the vehicle with a clean chamois and remember to clean the drain holes in the doors and rocker panels.

•Tar spots can be removed with tar remover after the vehicle has been washed.

CAUTION

•Dirt, snow, etc., on the headlights can reduce lighting capacity considerably. Clean the headlights regularly, for example when refueling.

•During high pressure washing, the spray mouthpiece must never be closer to the vehicle than 13 " (30 cm). Do not spray into the locks.

Special moonroof cautions:

•Always close the moonroof and sun shade before washing your vehicle.

•Never use abrasive cleaning agents on the moonroof.

•Never use wax on the rubber seals around the moonroof.

Exterior components

Volvo recommends the use of special cleaning products, available at your Volvo retailer, for cleaning colored plastic, rubber, or ornamental components such as chromed strips on the exterior of your vehicle. The instructions for using these products should be followed care- fully. Solvents or stain removers should not be used.

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