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 12 V outlet can be used for devices intended for this such as MP3 players,
coolers and cellular phones.
The ignition must be in at least mode I for the outlets to supply current.
The outlets will then be active as long as there is sufficient charge in the start
battery.
If the engine is turned off and the vehicle is locked, the outlets will be deactivated.
If the engine is turned off and t..
Adjust the center seat's head restraint to suit the height of the passenger.1
Fold down the outer seats' head restraints* to improve rear visibility.
Adjusting the center head restraint
The center head restraint should be adjusted to suit the passenger's height.
The entire back of the head should be covered if possible. Manually move the restraint
up or down as needed.
To lower the restraint,..