2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid Windscreen and rear window Owners Manual

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.

Warning

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.

Wiper blades and washer fluid

Together with the washer fluid, the wipers aim to improve visibility as well as 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 liter (1 qt) of washer fluid remaining.

Using 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.

Press Settings in the top view in the center display.
Press My CarWipers.
Select Auto Rear Wiper to activate/deactivate wiping when reversing.

If the rear windscreen wiper is already operating at a constant speed then no change takes place when reverse gear is engaged.

Note

In low outside temperatures, the automatic rear window wiping when reversing is deactivated in order to avoid damage to the wiper arm.

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

Note: 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.

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.

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.

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 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 the service position. The rain sensor is reactivated when 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.

Activating and deactivating the rain sensor’s memory function

The rain sensor automatically starts the windscreen wipers based on how much water it detects on the windscreen.
When the memory function is activated, the rain sensor button does not need to be pressed every time the vehicle is started:

Tap on Settings in the center display’s top view.
Press My CarWipers.
Select Rain Sensor Memory to activate/deactivate the memory function.

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 windscreen washing.
- 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

The headlamps are cleaned automatically according to a defined interval when windscreen washing is activated. The headlamps are only washed if the main or dipped beam is switched on.

Reduced washing

If only approx. 1 liter (1 qt) of washer fluid remains in the reservoir and the message Washer fluid Level low, refill, together with the

symbol, is shown in the driver display, then the supply of washer fluid to the headlamps is switched off. This is to prioritize cleaning the windscreen and the visibility through it.

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.

Important

Before activating the wipers – ensure that the wiper blades are not frozen in, and that any snow or ice on the windscreen and rear window is scraped away.

Important

Use 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

The heated rear window and door mirrors are used to quickly remove mist and ice from the windows and mirrors.

Activating and deactivating heated rear window and door mirrors from centre console

In the center 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 centre display

Open the climate view in the center display by pressing the symbol in the middle of the climate row.

Press Rear.

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 start of the heated rear window and door mirrors should be activated/deactivated when the engine is started. With automatic start activated, heating will start when there is a risk of ice or misting on the windscreen/window. The heating switches off automatically when the windscreen/window is sufficiently warm and the ice or misting is gone.

Press Settings in the top view in the center display.
Press Climate.
Select 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 centre console

In the centre console is a physical button for rapid access to the heated windscreen.

Physical button in the center 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 center display

Open the climate view in the center display by pressing the symbol in the middle of the climate row.

Press Electric.

The heated windscreen is activated/deactivated and the button illuminates/extinguishes.

Note

A triangular area at the end of each side of the windscreen is not electrically heated, where de-icing may take longer.

Note

The heated windscreen may affect the performance of transponders and other communication equipment.

Activating and deactivating automatic start of 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 engine is started. With automatic start activated, heating will start when there is a risk of ice or misting on the windscreen/window. The heating switches off automatically when the windscreen/window is sufficiently warm and the ice or misting is gone.

Press Settings in the top view in the center display.
Press Climate.
Select Auto Front Defroster to activate/deactivate the automatic start of the heated windscreen.

2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid Windscreen and rear window Owners Manual