Volvo XC90 2015-2026 Owners Manual / Maintenance and service / Paintwork

Volvo XC90: Maintenance and service / 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.g. the edges of fenders, doors and bumpers. To help prevent corrosion, paint damage should be rectified immediately.

    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...

    Touching up minor paint damage

    The paintwork 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...

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    Volvo XC90 2015-2026 Owners Manual: Retractable hitch


    (Option/accessory.) The retractable hitch is designed to be used to tow a trailer or mount a bicycle holder. The hitch can be easily retracted or extended as needed. When retracted, the hitch is completely concealed. WARNING Follow the instructions for folding in/out the towbar carefully...

    Volvo XC90 2015-2026 Owners Manual: Activating and deactivating the heated front seat


    (Option/accessory) The seats can be heated for added comfort for the driver and passengers in cold weather. Seat heating can be set to automatically activate when the engine is started. When set to automatically activate, heating will be turned on at low ambient temperatures...

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      Connecting equipment to the vehicle's data link connector

      Incorrectly connected or installed software or diagnostic tools may have an adverse effect on the vehicle's electronics.

      We strongly recommend that Volvo owners use only genuine, Volvo-approved accessories, and that accessory installations be performed only by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. Certain accessories only work when the associated software is installed in the vehicle's computer system.

      Volvo XC90. Connecting equipment to the vehicle's data link connector

      On-board Diagnostic (OBDII) socket under the dashboard on the driver's side.

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