Volvo XC90: Maintenance and service / Corrosion protection
Your vehicle is constructed with protection against corrosion.
Corrosion protection for the body consists of modern metallic protective coatings on the sheet metal, a high-quality painting process, corrosion-protected and minimized metal overlap, and shielding plastic components, abrasion protection and supplemental rust inhibitor in exposed areas. In the chassis, exposed components of the wheel suspension are made of corrosion-resistant cast aluminum.
Inspection and maintenance
The corrosion protection does not normally require maintenance, but keeping the vehicle clean helps reduce the risk of corrosion. The use of strong alkaline or acidic cleaning fluids should be avoided on shiny body components. Any stone chips in the paint should be touched up as soon as they are discovered.
Cleaning rims
The vehicle should be washed as soon as it becomes dirty. The longer the dirt
remains, the more difficult it will be to keep the vehicle clean. It could also
lead to paint damage...
Paintwork
The paintwork consists of multiple layers. It is an important part of the
vehicle's corrosion protection and therefore needs to be checked regularly.
The most common types of paint damage are minor stone chips, scratches and damage
to e...
Other information:
Volvo XC90 2015-2023 Owners Manual: Auto-hold brakes
With the Auto-hold brake function, the driver can release the brake pedal and the brakes will remain applied, for example, when the vehicle has stopped at a traffic light or intersection. When the vehicle stops, the brakes are activated automatically...
Volvo XC90 2015-2023 Owners Manual: Passing assistance
(Option/accessory.) Passing assistance can assist the driver when passing other vehicles. The function can be used with Adaptive Cruise Control* or Pilot Assist*. When Adaptive Cruise Control or Pilot Assist is following another vehicle and you indicate that you intend to pass that vehicle by using the turn signal1, the system will begin accelerating toward the vehicle ahead before your vehicle..
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Detachable towbar
(Option/accessory.)
Volvo recommends the use of Volvo towbars that are specially designed for the vehicle.
NOTE
The optional detachable trailer hitch may not be available in all markets or on all models. Consult your Volvo retailer.
