Volvo V70 - Manual (Page 198)

2007 Volvo V70
CAUTION!
During high pressure washing, the spray mouthpiece must never be closer to the vehicle than 13" (30
cm). Do not spray into the locks.
When washing or steam cleaning the engine, avoid spraying water or steam directly on the electrical
components or toward the rear side of the engine.
Special moonroof cautions:
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Always close the moonroof and sun shade before washing your vehicle.
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Never use abrasive cleaning agents on the moonroof.
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Never use wax on the rubber seals around the moonroof.
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After cleaning the engine, the spark plug wells should be inspected for water and blown dry if
necessary.
Suitable detergents: Special vehicle washing detergents should be used. A suitable mixture is about 2.5
fl. oz. (8.5 cl) of detergent to 2.6 US gal. (10 liters) of warm water. After washing with a detergent the
vehicle should be well rinsed with clean water.
Exterior plastic components
Cleaning exterior plastic components should be done with a cleaning agent specially designed for this
purpose. Solvents or stain removers should not be used. Consult your Volvo retailer.
NOTE: When washing the vehicle, remember to remove dirt from the drain holes in the doors and sills.
WARNING!
When the vehicle is driven immediately after being washed, apply the brakes several times in order to
remove any moisture from the brake linings. Engine cleaning agents should not be used when the
engine is warm. This constitutes a fire risk.
pg. 179 Vehicle care
Washing and cleaning the car
Automatic washing - simple and quick
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We do NOT recommend washing your vehicle in an automatic wash during the first six months
(because the paint will not have hardened sufficiently).
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