2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Wiper blades and washer fluid
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.
Setting the wiper blades in service position
In some situations, the windscreen’s wiper blades must be set in service position (vertical position), e.g. when they shall be replaced.
Wiper blades in service position.
In order to change, clean or lift the wiper blades (e.g. for scraping off ice from the windscreen) they must be in service position.
Activating/deactivating service mode
Service mode can be activated/deactivated when the car is stationary and the windscreen wipers are not on. Service mode is activated/deactivated via the centre display:
- Press
in the centre display. - Then tap on Controls and activate/deactivate wiper blade service position.
The wiper blades also exit the service position if:
- Windscreen wiping is activated.
- Windscreen washing is activated.
- The rain sensor is activated.
- The car is driven away.
Topping up washer fluid
Washer fluid is used for cleaning the headlamps and windscreen. Washer fluid with antifreeze must be used when the temperature is under the freezing point.
symbol in the driver display. When the Refill washer fluid, level low message together with the symbol appear in the driver display, it is time to refill washer fluid- Open the bonnet with the handle in the passenger compartment and then with the handle under the front edge of the bonnet.
- Open the washer fluid reservoir cap. Washer fluid is filled into the reservoir with the blue cap. The reservoir is used for both windscreen washer and headlamp washers (Option/accessory).
- Top up with washer fluid.
- Close the washer fluid reservoir cap and then close the bonnet.
Prescribed grade: Washer fluid recommended by Volvo – with frost protection during cold weather and for temperatures below freezing point.
Volume:
- Cars with headlamp washing: 5.5 litres (5.8 qts).
- Cars without headlamp washing: 3.5 litres (3.7 qts).
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
The wiper blades sweep water away from the windscreen. Together with washer fluid, they aim to clean the windscreen and ensure visibility while driving. The wiper blades can be replaced.
Fold up the wiper arm when it is in service position. Service position is activated/deactivated via the centre display when the car is stationary and the windscreen wipers are not switched on. Press the button located on the wiper blade mounting and pull straight out parallel with the wiper arm.
Slide in the new wiper blade until a “click” is heard.- Check that the blade is firmly installed.
- Fold the wiper arm back towards the windscreen.
The wiper blades are different lengths
