In order to change, clean or lift the wiper blades (e.g. for scraping off the ice from the windscreen) they must be in the service position.
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 the 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.
Topping up washer fluid
When approx. 1 litre (1 qt) of washer fluid remains in the reservoir, the message Washer fluid Level low, the 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 qt).
- Cars without headlamp washing: 3.5 litres (3.7 qt).
Replacing the wiper blade, rear window
Replacing the wiper blade, rear window
Grip the centre of the wiper arm and lift it from the windscreen to the 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 the lower part of the blade and pull to the right until the blade loosens from the arm.
- Press the new wiper blade into place. You should be able to hear a click. Check that it is firmly installed.
- Lower the wiper arm.
Check the blades regularly. Neglected maintenance shortens the service life of the wiper blades.
Replacing windscreen wiper blades
- Fold up the wiper arm when it is in the 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.
- Press the button located on the wiper blade mounting and pull straight out parallel with the wiper arm.
- Slide in the new wiper blade until a “click” is heard.
- Check that the blade is firmly installed.
- Fold the wiper arm back towards the windscreen.
The wiper blades are different lengths
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.