2023 Volvo V60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid Windscreen and rear window
Damaged windscreen
It is important to repair a damaged windscreen as soon as possible. Minor damage due to stone chips, for example, can often be repaired without replacing the entire windscreen. Volvo recommends that you contact an authorised Volvo workshop if the windscreen is damaged.
In the event of major damage to the windscreen, the entire windscreen will need to be replaced.
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
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 headlamp pattern.
- The wiper blades are heated 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 rear window wiper and rear window washer
The rear window wiper and rear window washer are designed to clean the rear window. Washing/wiping is started and settings are changed by means of the right-hand steering wheel stalk switch.
Activating the rear window wiper and rear window washer
- 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.
Automatic rear windscreen wiping when reversing
Engaging reverse gear while the windscreen wipers are switched on initiates rear window wiping. The function stops when the reverse gear is disengaged.
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.
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.
The rain sensor is automatically on or off when the car is started depending on 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 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 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.
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
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.
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. The headlamps are only washed if main or dipped beam is switched on.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.
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.
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.
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.
The 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 centre display
Open the climate view in the centre display by tapping on the temperature button at the bottom centre of the centre display.
Tap on the button for the heated rear window and door mirrors.
The 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 centre display by tapping on the temperature button at the bottom centre of the centre 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
A heated windscreen is used to quickly remove mist and ice from the window.
Activating and deactivating heated windscreen from the centre console
In the centre 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.
The heated windscreen and max defroster are activated/deactivated and the button illuminates/extinguishes.
Activating and deactivating heated windscreen from the centre display
- Open the climate view in the centre display by tapping on the temperature button at the bottom centre of the centre display.
Press the button for the heated windscreen.
The heated windscreen is activated/deactivated and the button illuminates/extinguishes.
Activating and deactivating automatic start of heated windscreen
(Option/accessory)
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 centre display by tapping on the temperature button at the bottom centre of the centre display.
- Press
- Select the desired setting under Auto front defroster to activate/deactivate automatic start of heated rear window and door mirrors.