MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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Cleaning the exterior
The car should be washed as soon as it
becomes dirty. This means that the car is eas-
ier to clean since the dirt does not attach as
firmly. It also reduces the risk of scratches
and keeps the car fresh. Perform the cleaning
in a car wash with oil separator. Use car
shampoo that is recommended by Volvo.
Related information
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Cleaning the exterior (p. 678)
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Polishing and waxing (p. 678)
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Handwashing (p. 679)
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Automatic car wash (p. 680)
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High-pressure washing (p. 682)
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Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 682)
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Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim
components (p. 683)
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Cleaning wheel rims (p. 684)
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Rustproofing (p. 684)
Polishing and waxing
Polish and wax the car if the paintwork is dull
or to give the paintwork extra protection. The
car does not need to be polished until it is at
least one year old. However, the car can be
waxed during this time. Do not polish or wax
the car in direct sunlight, the surface being
polished should be a maximum of 45 °C
(113 °F).
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Wash and dry the car thoroughly before
you begin polishing or waxing. Clean off
asphalt and tar stains using tar remover or
white spirit. More stubborn stains can be
removed using fine rubbing paste
designed for car paintwork. Use cleaning
agent recommended by Volvo.
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Polish first with a polish and then wax
with liquid or solid wax. Follow the
instructions on the packaging carefully.
Many preparations contain both polish
and wax.
IMPORTANT
Never polish or wax any matt details on the
car. This can destroy the matt effect and
give the surface a permanent shine.
IMPORTANT
Avoid waxing and polishing on plastic and
rubber.
When using degreasant on plastic and rub-
ber, only rub with light pressure if it is nec-
essary. Use a soft washing sponge.
Polishing glossy trim mouldings could
wear away or damage the glossy surface
layer.
Polishing agent that contains abrasive
must not be used.
IMPORTANT
Use cleaning agent recommended by
Volvo. Other treatment such as preserving,
sealing, protection, lustre sealing or similar
could damage the paintwork. Paintwork
damage caused by such treatments is not
covered by Volvo warranty.
Related information
•
Cleaning the exterior (p. 678)
•
Handwashing (p. 679)
•
Automatic car wash (p. 680)
•
High-pressure washing (p. 682)
•
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 682)
•
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim
components (p. 683)
