MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
543
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Wiper blades in service position (p. 540)
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Filling washer fluid
Washer fluid is used for cleaning the headlamps
as well as the windscreen and rear window.
Washer fluid with antifreeze must be used when
the temperature is under the freezing point.
Filling of washer fluid takes place in the reservoir
with a blue cap.
NOTE
When approx. 1 litre of washer fluid remains
in the reservoir the message
Washer fluid
Level low, refill is shown in the driver display
together with the symbol
.
Prescribed grade: Washer fluid recommended
by Volvo - with frost protection during cold
weather and below freezing point.
IMPORTANT
Use Volvo genuine washer fluid or equivalent
with a recommended pH of between 6 and 8,
in working dilution (e.g. 1:1 with neutral
water).
IMPORTANT
Use washer fluid with antifreeze when the
temperature is below freezing to avoid freez-
ing in the pump, reservoir and hoses.
Volume:
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Cars with headlamp washing: 5.5 litres.
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Cars without headlamp washing: 3.5 litres.
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Opening and closing the bonnet (p. 533)
