Volvo XC90: Maintenance and service / Hand washing
The vehicle should be washed as soon as it becomes dirty. This makes the vehicle
easier to clean because dirt does not attach as strongly. It also reduces the risk
of scratches and keeps the vehicle looking new. Wash the vehicle in a car wash or
garage with an oil separator and use car washing detergent. Use cleaning agents
and car care products recommended by Volvo.
Important to keep in mind when handwashing your vehicle
- Avoid washing the vehicle in direct sunlight. This could cause the detergent
or wax to dry out and become abrasive.
- Remove bird droppings from paintwork as soon as possible. It contains chemicals
that affect and discolor paintwork very quickly. Use e.g. soft paper or a sponge
soaked in lots of water. Consult an authorized Volvo workshop for assistance
removing discoloration.
- Hose down the underbody, including the wheel housings and bumper.
- Hose down the entire vehicle and remove any loose dirt, droppings etc. to
reduce the risk of scratches from washing. Do not spray directly onto locks.
- If necessary, use cold degreaser on heavily soiled surfaces. Note that in
such cases the surfaces must not be hot from the sun.
- Wash using a sponge, car washing detergent and plenty of lukewarm water.
Make sure that the sponge is clean. A dirty sponge can scratch the paint.
- Clean the wiper blades with lukewarm soap solution or car washing detergent.
- Dry the vehicle using a clean, soft chamois or a squeegee. Try not to let
drops of water dry in strong sunlight. This could cause water drying stains
that may need to be polished out.
- In areas with heavy industrial emissions, more frequent washing of the vehicle's
exterior is recommended.
- Tar spots from asphalt may remain even after washing. Use a Volvo-recommended
tar remover to remove these spots after washing the vehicle.
WARNING
Always entrust engine washing to a workshop. If the engine is hot, there
is a risk of fire.
CAUTION
Dirty headlights do not work as well. Clean them regularly, e.g. when refueling.
Do not use corrosive cleaners. Use water and a non-abrasive sponge.
NOTE
Exterior lighting such as headlights and taillights may develop temporary
condensation on the inside of the lens. This is normal. All exterior lighting is
designed to resist this. Condensation is normally vented out of the lamp housing
once the light has been lit for some period of time.
CAUTION
- Make sure that the panoramic roof* and sun shade are closed before
washing the vehicle.
- Never use abrasive polishing agents on the panoramic roof.
- Never use wax on the rubber seals around the panoramic roof.
CAUTION
Remember to remove dirt from the drain holes in the doors and sills after
washing the vehicle.
* Option/accessory.
Polish and wax the vehicle when the paint is dull or to provide extra protection.
The vehicle does not need to be polished until it is at least a year old...
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...
Other information:
Cruise Control (CC1) can help the driver maintain an even speed
to provide a more relaxing driving experience on highways and long, straight roads
with even traffic flows.
Function buttons and symbols
: Activates Cruise Control from standby
mode and resumes the set speed
: Increases the set speed
: From standby mode – activates
Cruise Control and sets the current speed
: From active..
(Option/accessory)
There are integrated sun curtains in each rear door.
Rear door – manually operated
The illustration is generic – the design may vary.
Hook with locking mechanism
Pull up the sun curtain and hook it to the upper section of the door frame.
The window can be opened and closed when the sun curtain is being used...