Volvo V70 XC70 III owners manual page 263

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06 Maintenance and specifications Vehicle care Washing the car • Tar spots can be removed with tar removerCAUTION after the car has been washed. WARNING • A stiff-bristle brush and lukewarm soapy• During high pressure washing, the water can be used to clean the wiperspray mouthpiece must never be closer Be sure that the compressor is not con-blades. Frequent cleaning of the wind-to the vehicle than 13" (30 cm). Do not nected to a 12-volt socket while replacingshield and wiper blades improves visibilityspray into the locks. the container. considerably and also helps prolong the• Dirt, snow, etc., on the headlights can service life of the wiper blades.reduce lighting capacity considerably. The following points should be kept in mind• Wash off the dirt from the underside (wheelClean the headlights regularly, for when washing and cleaning the car:housings, fenders, etc). example when refueling. • The car should be washed at regular inter-• In areas of high industrial fallout, more fre-Special moonroof cautions: vals since dirt, dust, insects and tar spotsquent washing is recommended.• Always close the moonroof and sun adhere to the paint and may cause dam- shade before washing your vehicle. age. To help prevent corrosion, it is partic-NOTE • Never use abrasive cleaning agents on ularly important to wash the car frequently the moonroof. in the wintertime. When washing the car, remember to remove • Avoid washing your car in direct sunlight.dirt from the drain holes in the doors and• Never use wax on the rubber seals Doing so may cause detergents and waxsills. around the moonroof. to dry out and become abrasive. To avoid scratching, use lukewarm water to softenCAUTION Exterior components 06 the dirt before you wash with a soft Volvo recommends the use of special cleaning sponge, and plenty of sudsy water.• Avoid waxing or polishing plastic or rub-products, available at your Volvo retailer, for • Bird droppings: Remove from paintworkber components cleaning colored plastic, rubber, or ornamental as soon as possible. Otherwise the finish• Polishing chromed strips can wearcomponents such as chromed strips on the may be permanently damaged. away or damage the surface exterior of your vehicle. The instructions for • A detergent can be used to facilitate the• Polishes containing abrasive sub-using these products should be followed care- softening of dirt and oil. stances should not be used fully. Solvents or stain removers should not be • Dry the car with a clean chamois and used. remember to clean the drain holes in the doors and rocker panels. 263

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