2023 Volvo XC40 Windscreen and rear window
Damaged windscreen
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.
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.
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
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 automatic rear windscreen wiping when reversing
- Press Settings in the top view in the centre display.
- Press .
- Select Auto Rear Wiper to activate/deactivate wiping when reversing.
If the rear windscreen wiper is already operating at a constant speed then no change takes place when reverse gear is engaged.
In low outside temperature, the automatic rear window wiping when reversing is deactivated in order to avoid damage to the wiper arm.
Using the rear window wiper and rear window washer
Activating the rear window wiper and rear window washer
The rear window wiper motor is equipped with overheating protection which means that it is switched off if it overheats. The rear window wiper works again after a cooling-down period.
- Select
for intermittent wiping with the rear window wiper. - Select
for continuous speed with the rear window wiper.
Move the right-hand steering wheel stalk switch forward to start rear window washing and wiping.
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.
To activate the rain sensor, the windscreen wipers must be in position 0, or in the position for 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.
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 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.
Activating and deactivating the rain sensor’s memory function
When the memory function is activated, the rain sensor button does not need to be pressed every time the vehicle is started:
- Tap on Settings in the centre display’s top view.
- Press .
- Select Rain Sensor Memory to activate/deactivate the memory function.
Using windscreen and headlamp washers
Washing function, right-hand stalk switch.
Move the right-hand stalk switch toward the steering wheel to start windscreen washing.
The windscreen wipers will make several more sweeps once the stalk switch has been released.
Avoid activating the washer system when it is frozen or the washer reservoir is empty, otherwise, there is a risk of damaging the pump.
The headlamps are cleaned automatically according to a defined interval when windscreen washing is activated. The headlamps are only washed if main or dipped beam is switched on.
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.Using windscreen wipers
Right-hand stalk switch.
- The thumbwheel is used to set rain sensor sensitivity and wiper swipe frequency.
Lower the stalk switch and release to make one sweep.
Move the stalk switch to position 0 to switch off the windscreen wipers.
Move the lever up to switch the wipers to intermittent wiping. Set the number of sweeps per time unit with the thumbwheel when intermittent wiping is selected.
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
In the centre console is a physical button for rapid access to the heated rear window and door mirrors.
Physical button in the centre console.
Press the button.
Heated rear window and door mirrors are activated/deactivated and the button illuminates/extinguishes.
Open climate view in the centre display by pressing the symbol in the middle of the climate row.
Press Rear.
- 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 start of the heated rear window and door mirrors should be activated/deactivated when the engine is started. With automatic start activated, heating will start when there is a risk of ice or misting on the windscreen/window. The heating switches off automatically when the windscreen/window is sufficiently warm and the ice or misting is gone.
- Press Settings in the top view in the center display.
- Press Climate.
- Select Auto Rear Defroster to activate/deactivate the automatic start of the heated rear window and door mirrors.
Activating and deactivating the heated windscreen
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.
Open climate view in the center display by pressing the symbol in the middle of the climate row.
Press Electric.
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.
The heated windscreen may affect the performance of transponders and other communication equipment.
If the heated windscreen is activated when the Start/Stop function has auto-stopped the engine then the engine will be restarted.
Activating and deactivating automatic start of heated windscreen
(Option/accessory)
It is possible to set whether automatic start of heated windscreen should be activated/deactivated when the engine is started. With automatic start activated, heating will start when there is a risk of ice or misting on the windscreen/window. The heating switches off automatically when the windscreen/window is sufficiently warm and the ice or misting is gone.
- Press Settings in the top view in the centre display.
- Press Climate.
- Select Auto Front Defroster to activate/deactivate automatic start of heated windscreen.