2023 Volvo XC40 Wiper Blades and Washer Fluid
Wiper blades and washer fluid
The washer nozzles are heated (Option/accessory) 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.
Setting the wiper blades in service position
Wiper blades in the service position. In order to change, clean or lift the wiper blades (e.g. for scraping off 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.
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.
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 filled into the reservoir with the blue cap. The reservoir is used for windscreen washers, rear window washers and headlamp washers.
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
symbol.Prescribed grade: Washer fluid recommended by Volvo – with frost protection during cold weather and for temperatures below freezing point.
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).
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
Lift the wiper arm from the window and pull the lower section of the blade to the right.
- Grip the centre of the wiper arm and lift it from the windscreen to lock position.
Note
There is a lock position at a 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.
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.