Volvo 2008 S80 Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 219)

06 Maintenance and specifications

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Car care

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Washing the car

Wash the car as soon as it becomes dirty.

Wash the car in a car wash with oil separator.

Use car shampoo.

• Remove bird droppings from the paint-

work as soon as possible. Bird droppings

contain chemicals that affect and discol-

our paintwork very quickly. An authorised

Volvo workshop is recommended for the

removal of any discoloration.

• Hose down the underbody. If using a

pressure washer, keep the nozzle at least

30 cm from the painted surfaces.

• Rinse the entire car to remove loose dirt.

Do not spray directly onto the locks.

• Wash using a sponge, car shampoo and

plenty of lukewarm water.

• Clean the wiper blades with a lukewarm

soap solution or car shampoo.

• Use cold degreasing agent on very dirty

surfaces.

• Dry the car using a clean, soft chamois or

a water scraper.

Automatic car washes

An automatic car wash is a simple and quick

way of washing the car, but it cannot reach

everywhere. Handwashing the car is recom-

mended for achieving optimum results.

Lightly depress the brake pedal now and

then when driving long distances in rain or

slush. The heat from the friction causes the

brake linings to warm up and dry. Do the

same thing after starting in very damp or cold

weather.

Exterior plastic, rubber and trim

components

A special cleaning agent available from Volvo

dealers is recommended for cleaning col-

oured plastic parts, rubber and trim compo-

nents, such as glossy trim mouldings. When

using such a cleaning agent the instructions

must be followed carefully.

Rims

Only use cleaning agent recommended by

Volvo. Strong rim cleaning agents can dam-

age the surface and cause stains on chrome-

plated aluminium rims.

WARNING

Always have the engine cleaned by a work-

shop. There is a risk of fire if the engine is

hot.

NOTE

Outside lighting such as headlamps, fog

lamps and rear lamps may temporarily have

condensation on the inside of the lens. This

is a natural phenomenon, all outside lighting

is designed to withstand this. Condensation

is normally vented out of the lamp housing

when it has been switched on for a time.

NOTE

During the first few months a new car must

only be handwashed. This is because the

paintwork is more sensitive when it is new.

WARNING

Always test the brakes after washing the

car, including the parking brake, to ensure

that moisture and corrosion do not attack

the brake pads and reduce braking per-

formance.

IMPORTANT

Avoid waxing and polishing on plastic and

rubber.

Polishing glossy trim mouldings could wear

away or damage the glossy surface.

Polishing agent that contains abrasive must

not be used.

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