Volvo 2007 S80 - Manual (Page 211)

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. If
using a pressure washer: keep the nozzle
at least 30 cm from the painted surfaces.
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 an automatic car
wash cannot reach everywhere. Handwash-
ing the car is recommended for achieving op-
timum 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 parts
A special cleaning agent available at Volvo
dealers is recommended when cleaning ex-
terior plastic parts that are not colour coordi-
nated. Never use strong stain removers.
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, so
that moisture and corrosion do not affect
the brake linings and impair the brakes.