Volvo XC90: Maintenance and service / Filling washer fluid
Washer fluid is used to keep the headlights, windshield and rear window clean.
Washer fluid containing anti-freeze should be used in very cold weather (below-freezing
temperatures).

Fill washer fluid into the reservoir with the blue cover. The reservoir is used
for the windshield washer, tailgate window washer and headlight washer*.
NOTE
When there is approximately 1 liter (1 qt) of washer fluid remaining, the message
Washer fluid Level low, refill and the
symbol will be displayed in the instrument
panel.
Recommended grade: Washer fluid recommended by Volvo, with frost protection
during cold weather and temperatures below the freezing point.
CAUTION
Use Volvo's original washer fluid or an equivalent fluid with the recommended
pH value between 6 and 8, diluted as recommended, e.g. in a 1:1 solution with pH-neutral
water.
CAUTION
Use washer fluid with anti-freeze when temperatures are below the freezing
point to help keep the pump, reservoir and hoses from freezing.
Volume:
- Vehicles with headlight washing: 5.5 liters (5.8 qts).
- Vehicles without headlight washing: 3.5 liters (3.7 qts).
* Option/accessory.
The windshield wiper blades must be in the service (vertical) position for certain
operations, e.g. replacing the blades.
Windshield wipers in the service position...
Other information:
The remote key contains a detachable metal key blade that can be used to activate
a number of functions and preform certain actions.
A Volvo workshop can provide you with the key blade's unique code, which is recommended
in case you need to order a new key blade.
Using the detachable key blade
The detachable key blade can be used to
manually open the left-side front door if central locking can..
A number of messages related to BLIS1 may be displayed in the instrument
panel. Several examples are provided below.
A An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.
B Cross Traffic Alert*
A text message can be erased by briefly pressing the
button in the center of the rightside
steering wheel keypad.
If a message cannot be erased, contact a workshopA.
1 Blind Spot Information
* Option/accessory..