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.
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.
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.
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
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 rear window wiper and rear window washer
Activating the rear window wiper and rear window washer
The rear window wiper motor is equipped with overheating protection which means that it is switched off if it overheats. The rear window wiper works again after a cooling-down period.
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Move the right-hand steering wheel stalk switch forward to start rear window washing and wiping.
Engaging reverse gear while the windscreen wipers are switched on initiates rear window wiping. The function stops when the reverse gear is disengaged.
In low outside temperatures, the automatic rear window wiping when reversing is deactivated in order to avoid damage to the wiper arm.
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 a 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 the service position. The rain sensor is reactivated when service mode has been deactivated.
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.
Avoid activating the washer system when it is frozen or the washer reservoir is empty, otherwise there is a risk of damaging the pump.
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