Wiper blades in the service position.- 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.
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
Washer fluid is filled into the reservoir with the blue cap. The reservoir is used for the windscreen washers, rear window washers and headlamp washers.
Note
When approx. 1 litre (1 qt) of washer fluid remains in the reservoir, and 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.
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
- 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.
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 of 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.