2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Windscreen and rear window
Damaged windscreen
It is important to repair a damaged windscreen as soon as possible. Minor damage due to stone chips, for example, can often be repaired without replacing the entire windscreen. Volvo recommends that you contact an authorized Volvo workshop if the windscreen is damaged.
Minor glass damage
If possible, repair the damage within 24 hours in order to avoid it getting worse. If there is minor damage to the windscreen, a windscreen stone chip sticker can protect the area from dust and dirt until it is repaired.
Major glass damage
In the event of major damage to the windscreen, the entire windscreen will need to be replaced.
Do not drive the car if there is major damage to the windscreen. The damage can quickly get worse, obscure driver vision, and prevent the car from being driven safely.
Replacing the windscreen
It is important that the new windscreen and its installation meet Volvo’s specifications for safety and compatibility with the car’s functions. Volvo recommends an authorised Volvo workshop for windscreen replacement.
Wiper blades and washer fluid
Together with the washer fluid, the wipers aim to improve visibility as well as headlamp pattern.
The washer nozzles are heated (Option/accessory) automatically in cold weather to prevent the washer fluid from freezing. Information indicating that the washer fluid needs topping up appears in the driver display when there is approx. 1 litre (1 qt) of washer fluid remaining.
Using the rain sensor
Right-hand stalk switch.
- Rain sensor button
- Thumbwheel sensitivity/frequency
When the rain sensor is activated, the rain sensor symbol is shown in the driver display. The rain sensor is automatically on or off when the car is started depending on the rain sensor mode set when the car was switched off.
Activating the rain sensor
- To activate the rain sensor, the windscreen wipers must be in position 0, or in the position for a single sweep.
- Activate the rain sensor by pressing the rain sensor button
- Move the lever down to make the wipers move.
- Turn the thumbwheel upward for higher sensitivity and downward for lower sensitivity. An extra sweep is made when the thumbwheel is turned upward.
Deactivating the rain sensor
- Deactivate the rain sensor by pressing the rain sensor button or moving the stalk switch up to another wiper program.
- The rain sensor is deactivated automatically when the car is switched off.
- The rain sensor is deactivated automatically when wiper blades are set in the service position. The rain sensor is reactivated when service mode has been deactivated.
The windscreen wipers could start and be damaged in an automatic car wash. Switch off the rain sensor before washing the car. The symbol in the driver display extinguishes.
Using windscreen and headlamp washers
Windscreen and headlamp washers are designed to clean the windscreen and headlamps. Windscreen and headlamp washers are started using the right-hand stalk switch.
Starting windscreen and headlamp washers
Washing function, right-hand stalk switch.
- Move the right-hand stalk switch toward the steering wheel to start the windscreen and headlamp washers.
- The windscreen wipers will make several more sweeps once the stalk switch has been released.
ImportantAvoid activating the washer system when it is frozen or the washer reservoir is empty, otherwise, there is a risk of damaging the pump.
Headlamp washing (Option/accessory)
When activating windscreen washing, the headlamps are also cleaned automatically according to a defined interval, when the headlamps are switched on.
Reduced washing
If only approx. 1 litre (1 qt) of washer fluid remains in the reservoir and the message, Washer fluid Refill washer fluid, level low, together with the symbol, is shown in the driver display, then the supply of washer fluid to the headlamps is switched off. This is to prioritise cleaning the windscreen and the visibility through it. The headlamps are only washed if the main or dipped beam is switched on.
Using windscreen wipers
The windscreen wipers are designed to clean the windscreen. Different settings for the windscreen wipers are set using the right-hand stalk switch.
Right-hand stalk switch.
- The thumbwheel is used to set rain sensor sensitivity and wiper swipe frequency.
Single sweep
Lower the stalk switch and release to make one sweep.
Windscreen wipers off
Move the stalk switch to position 0 to switch off the windscreen wipers.
Intermittent wiping
Continuous wiping
Raise the stalk switch for the wipers to sweep at normal speed.
Raise the stalk switch further for the wipers to sweep at high speed.
Before activating the wipers – ensure that the wiper blades are not frozen in, and that any snow or ice on the windscreen and rear window is scraped away. Use plenty of washer fluid when the wipers are cleaning the windscreen. The windscreen must be wet when the windscreen wipers are operating.
Activating and deactivating the heated rear window and door mirrors
The heated rear window and door mirrors are used to quickly remove mist and ice from the windows and mirrors.
Activating and deactivating heated rear window and door mirrors from the center console
- In the centre console is a physical button for rapid access to the heated rear window and door mirrors.
- Physical button in the center console.
- Press the button.
- The heated rear window and door mirrors are activated/deactivated and the button illuminates/extinguishes.
Activating and deactivating heated rear window and door mirrors from the center display
- Open the climate view in the center display by tapping on the temperature button at the bottom center of the center display.
- Tap on the button for the heated rear window and door mirrors.
- The heated rear window and door mirrors are activated/deactivated and the button illuminates/extinguishes.
Activating and deactivating automatic starting of the heated rear window and door mirrors
It is possible to set whether the automatic starting of the heated rear window and door mirrors should be activated/deactivated when the driver is in the car. (Comfort usage mode) With automatic starting activated, electric heating will start when there is a risk of ice or mist on the window. The heating switches off automatically when the windscreen/window is sufficiently warm and the ice or misting is gone.
- Open the climate view in the center display by tapping on the temperature button at the bottom center of the center display.
- Press
- Select the desired setting under Auto rear defroster to activate/deactivate the automatic start of the heated rear window and door mirrors.
Activating and deactivating the heated windscreen (Option/accessory)
A heated windscreen is used to quickly remove mist and ice from the window.
Activating and deactivating heated windscreen from center console
In the center console is a physical button for rapid access to the heated windscreen.
Physical button in the center console.
Press the button repeatedly in order to switch between the three levels:
- Activated heated windscreen
- Activated heated windscreen and max defroster
- Deactivated.
The heated windscreen and max defroster are activated/deactivated and the button illuminates/extinguishes.
Activating and deactivating heated windscreen from the center display
- Open the climate view in the center display by tapping on the temperature button at the bottom center of the center display.
- Press the button for the heated windscreen.
- The heated windscreen is activated/deactivated and the button illuminates/extinguishes.
A triangular area at the end of each side of the windscreen is not electrically heated, where de-icing may take longer.
Activating and deactivating automatic start of the heated windscreen (Option/accessory.)
A heated windscreen is used to quickly remove mist and ice from the window.
It is possible to set whether the automatic start of the heated windscreen should be activated/deactivated when the driver gets into the car. (Comfort usage mode) With automatic start activated, the electric heating will start when there is a risk of ice or mist on the windscreen. The heating switches off automatically when the windscreen/window is sufficiently warm and the ice or misting is gone.
- Open the climate view in the center display by tapping on the temperature button at the bottom center of the center display.
- Press
- Select the desired setting under Auto front defroster to activate/deactivate the automatic start of the heated rear window and door mirrors.