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.
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.
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.
Important
Before placing the wiper blades in the service position, make sure that they are not frozen down.
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 function view in the centre display:
Press the Wiper Service Position button. The light indicator in the button illuminates when service mode is activated. When activated, the wipers move to the service position. To deactivate the service mode, press Wiper Service Position again. The light indicator in the button extinguishes when service mode is deactivated.
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.
Important
If the wiper arms in service position have been folded up from the windscreen, they must be folded back down onto the windscreen before the activation of wiping, washing or the rain sensor, as well as before driving. This is to avoid scraping the paint on the bonnet.
Topping up washer fluid
Washer fluid is used for cleaning the headlamps as well as the windscreen and rear window. Washer fluid with antifreeze must be used when the temperature is under the freezing point.
Washer fluid is filled into the reservoir with the blue cap. The reservoir is used for windscreen washer, rear window washer and headlamp washers.
Note
When approx. 1 litre (1 qt) of washer fluid remains in the reservoir, the message Washer fluid Level low, refill is shown in the driver display, together with the
Prescribed grade: Washer fluid recommended by Volvo – with frost protection during cold weather and for temperatures below freezing point.
Important
Use Volvo genuine washer fluid or equivalent with a recommended pH of between 6 and 8, in working dilution (e.g. 1:1 with neutral water).
Important
Use washer fluid with antifreeze when the temperature is below freezing to avoid the fluid freezing inside the pump, reservoir and hoses.
Volume:
- Cars with headlamp washing: 5.5 litres (5.8 qts).
- Cars without headlamp washing: 3.5 litres (3.7 qts).
Replacing the wiper blade, rear window
The wiper blades sweep water away from the windscreen and rear window. Together with washer fluid, they aim to clean the windows and ensure visibility while driving. Windscreen and rear window wiper blades can be replaced.
Replacing the wiper blade, rear window
- Grip the centre of the wiper arm and lift it from the windscreen to lock position.
Note
There is a lock position at half extension angle that may feel like resistance. This lock prevents the arm from falling back against the windscreen. The wiper arm must be pulled past the lock for wiper blade replacement. - Grip just above the blade’s centre bracket and pull diagonally down to the right until the blade loosens from the arm.
- Lift the cover for the wiper arm’s bracket. Be careful that the wiper arm does not mistakenly fall down to the windscreen again.
- Loosen the washer hose from the bracket.
- Attach the new washer hose with associated wiper blade into the bracket. Fold down the cover for the wiper arm’s bracket.
Note
Make sure that the hose is routed in the same way as in the illustration. Otherwise it risks being pinched by the casing when it is lowered again.
Press the new wiper blade into place. You should hear a click. Check that it is firmly installed.
Lower the wiper arm.
Important
Check the blades regularly. Neglected maintenance shortens the service life of the wiper blades.
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
The wiper blades sweep water away from the windscreen and rear window. Together with washer fluid, they aim to clean the windows and ensure visibility while driving. Windscreen and rear window wiper blades can be replaced.
Fold up the wiper arm when it is in service position. Service position is activated/deactivated via the function view in the centre display when the car is stationary and the windscreen wipers are not on.
- Set the wiper blade in removal position by angling it out from the arm until a click sound can be heard.
- Press and hold the lock button located on the wiper blade mounting.
- At the same time, pull the blade straight out parallel with the wiper arm.
- Slide in the new wiper blade until the lock button engages.
- Angle the blade in towards the arm until a click sound is heard. The blade is then no longer in the removal position and can be moved again.
- Check that the wiper blade is firmly installed.
- Fold the wiper arm back towards the windscreen.
The wiper blades are different lengths
Note
When replacing the wiper blades, note that they have different lengths. The blade on the driver’s side is longer than on the passenger side.