2023 Volvo XC90 Windscreen and rear window
Damaged windscreen
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 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
Note
- 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.
Engaging reverse gear while the windscreen wipers are switched on initiates rear window wiping. The function stops when reverse gear is disengaged.
In low outside temperature, the automatic rear window wiping when reversing is deactivated in order to avoid damage to the wiper arm.
Using the rain sensor
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.
The rain sensor is automatically on or off when the car is started depending on 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 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.
- 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 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
Washing function, right-hand stalk switch.
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.
When activating windscreen washing, the headlamps are also cleaned automatically according to a defined interval, when the headlamps are switched on.
symbol, is shown in the driver display, then the supply of washer fluid to the headlamps is switched off. This is to prioritise cleaning the windscreen and the visibility through it. The headlamps are only washed if main or dipped beam is switched on.Using windscreen wipers
Right-hand stalk switch.
- The thumbwheel is used to set rain sensor sensitivity and wiper swipe frequency.
Lower the stalk switch and release to make one sweep.
Move the stalk switch to position 0 to switch off the windscreen wipers.
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.
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.
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
In the centre 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.
>Heated rear window and door mirrors are activated/deactivated and the button illuminates/extinguishes.
Open the climate view in the centre display by tapping on the temperature button at the bottom centre of the centre display.
Tap on the button for the heated rear window and door mirrors.
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
It is possible to set whether automatic starting of the heated rear window and door mirrors should be activated/deactivated when the driver is in the car. With automatic starting activated, electric heating will start when there is a risk of ice or mist on the window. The heating switches off automatically when the windscreen/window is sufficiently warm and the ice or misting is gone.
- Open the climate view in the centre display by tapping on the temperature button at the bottom centre of the centre display.
- Press
- Select the desired setting under Auto rear defroster to activate/deactivate automatic start of heated rear window and door mirrors.
Activating and deactivating the heated windscreen
In the centre console is a physical button for rapid access to the heated windscreen.
Physical button in the centre console.
Press the button repeatedly in order to switch between the three levels:
- Activated heated windscreen
- Activated heated windscreen and max defroster
- Deactivated.
Heated windscreen and max defroster are activated/deactivated and the button illuminates/extinguishes.
Open the climate view in the centre display by tapping on the temperature button at the bottom centre of the centre display.
Press the button for heated windscreen.
Heated windscreen is activated/deactivated and the button illuminates/extinguishes.
A triangular area at the end of each side of the windscreen is not electrically heated, where de-icing may take longer.
The heated windscreen may affect the performance of transponders and other communication equipment.
Activating and deactivating automatic start of heated windscreen
It is possible to set whether automatic start of heated windscreen should be activated/deactivated when the driver gets into the car. With automatic start activated, the electric heating will start when there is a risk of ice or mist on the windscreen. The heating switches off automatically when the windscreen/window is sufficiently warm and the ice or misting is gone.
- Open the climate view in the centre display by tapping on the temperature button at the bottom centre of the centre display.
- Press
- Select the desired setting under Auto front defroster to activate/deactivate automatic start of heated rear window and door mirrors.