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 authorized Volvo workshop for windscreen replacement.
Replacing the windscreen in a car with a Head-up display
- 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
- Together with the washer fluid, the wipers aim to improve visibility as well as the headlamp pattern.
- The washer nozzles are heated 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
- Rain sensor button
- Thumbwheel sensitivity/frequency
- When the rain sensor is activated, the rain sensor symbol
- 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 the 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 the wiper blades are set in the service position.
- The rain sensor is reactivated when the 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.
Using windscreen and headlamp washers
Starting windscreen and headlamp washers
- 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.
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
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
Using windscreen wipers
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.
Activating and deactivating the heated rear window and door mirrors
Activating and deactivating heated rear window and door mirrors from the center console
In the center 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 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.
- 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 the automatic starting of the heated rear window and door mirrors should be activated/deactivated when the driver is in the car.
- 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
Activating and deactivating the heated windscreen from the center console
In the center 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.
The heated windscreen and max defroster are activated/deactivated and the button illuminates/extinguishes.
Activating and deactivating the 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.
NoteA triangular area at the end of each side of the windscreen is not electrically heated, where de-icing may take longer.
NoteThe heated windscreen may affect the performance of transponders and other communication equipment.
Activating and deactivating the automatic start of the heated windscreen
- 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.
- 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.