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.
WarningDo 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 in 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
Using the rain sensor
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 a single sweep. Activate the rain sensor by pressing the rain sensor button
Deactivating the rain sensor
Deactivate the rain sensor by pressing the rain sensor button
ImportantThe 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
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,
Using windscreen wipers
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.
ImportantBefore activating the wipers – ensure that the wiper blades are not frozen in and that any snow or ice on the windscreen is scraped away.
ImportantUse 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
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.
Physical button in the centre console.
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 the center display
- Open the climate view in the centre display by tapping on the temperature button at the bottom centre of the centre display.
>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 automatic start of the heated rear window and door mirrors.
Activating and deactivating the heated windscreen(Option/accessory)
Activating and deactivating heated windscreen from the center console
In the center console is a physical button for rapid access to the heated windscreen.
Physical button in the centre console.
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.