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.
Warning
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.
Replacing the windscreen in a car with a Head-up display
(Option/accessory)
The windscreen on cars equipped with a Head-up display is specially designed to be able to display the projected image. When replacing the windscreen, the correct type of glass needs to be used in order for the Head-up display to work.
Wiper blades and washer fluid
Together with the washer fluid, the wipers aim to improve visibility as well as the headlamp pattern.
The wiper blades are heated(Option/accessory) automatically in cold weather to improve winter properties and 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
The rain sensor automatically starts the windscreen wipers based on how much water it detects on the windscreen. Rain sensor sensitivity can be adjusted with the thumbwheel on the right-hand stalk switch.
- Rain sensor button
- Thumbwheel sensitivity/frequency
When the rain sensor is activated, the rain sensor symbol
Activating the rain sensor
- 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.
Deactivating the rain sensor
Deactivate the rain sensor by pressing the rain sensor button
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.
Important
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
The rain sensor automatically starts the windscreen wipers based on how much water it detects on the windscreen.
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
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
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.
Important
Avoid 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
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.
Reduced washing
If only approx. 1 litre (1 qt) of washer fluid remains in the reservoir and the message Washer fluid Level low, refill, together with the
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.
- 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
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.
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.
Important
Before activating the wipers – ensure that the wiper blades are not frozen in, and that any snow or ice on the windscreen is scraped away.
Important
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 centre console
In the centre console is a physical button for rapid access to the heated rear window and door mirrors.
Press the button.
Heated rear window and door mirrors are activated/deactivated and the button illuminates/extinguishes.
Activating and deactivating heated rear window and door mirrors from centre display
- 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
The heated rear window and door mirrors are used to quickly remove mist and ice from the windows and mirrors.
It is possible to set whether automatic start of 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 centre display.
- Press Climate.
- Select Auto Rear Defroster to activate/deactivate automatic start of heated rear window and door mirrors.
Activating and deactivating the heated windscreen
A heated windscreen is used to quickly remove mist and ice from the window.
Activating and deactivating heated windscreen from centre console
In the centre console is a physical button for rapid access to the heated windscreen.
Press the button repeatedly in order to switch between the three levels:
- Activated heated windscreen
- Activated heated windscreen and max defroster
- Deactivated.
Heated windscreen and max defroster are activated/deactivated and the button illuminates/extinguishes.
Activating and deactivating heated windscreen from centre display
- Open climate view in the centre display by pressing the symbol in the middle of the climate row.
- Press Electric.
- Heated windscreen is activated/deactivated and the button illuminates/extinguishes.
Note
A triangular area at the end of each side of the windscreen is not electrically heated, where de-icing may take longer.
Note
The heated windscreen may affect the performance of transponders and other communication equipment.
Note
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
A heated windscreen is used to quickly remove mist and ice from the window.
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.