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Rustproofing

Inspection and maintenance

Your car received a thorough and complete rustproofing at the factory. Parts of the body are made of galvanised sheet metal. The underbody is protected by a wear-resistant anti-corrosion compound. And, a thin, penetrating rustproofing fluid was sprayed into the members, cavities and closed sections.

Maintaining the car’s rustproofing.

• Keep the car clean. Hose down the underbody. If using a pressure washer, keep the nozzle at least 30 cm from the painted surfaces.

• Regularly check and touch-up the rustproofing treatment as necessary.

The car’s rustproofing does not normally require treatment for approximately12 years.

After that time, it should be treated at three year intervals. If the car requires treatment, consult an authorised Volvo workshop.

Repair

If you want to repair the rustproofing yourself, make sure the area is clean and dry.

Hose down, wash and dry the car thoroughly.

Use a rustproofing agent in a spray can or one that is intended for brush application.

There are two different types of rustproofing agents:

• thin (colourless), for visible areas

• thick, for areas prone to wear on the underbody.

Possible repair areas with these agents:

• Visible welds and sheet metal joints; thin fluid

• Underbody - thick fluid

• Door hinges - thin fluid

• Bonnet hinges and catch - thin fluid

Once you have finished treatment, excess rustproofing can be wiped off with a rag dipped in a recommended cleaning agent.

Parts of the engine and suspension strut mountings in the engine compartment are treated at the factory with a wax-based, colourless rustproofing. This withstands normal detergents without dissolving and losing its rustproofing ability.

If you wash the engine using aromatic solvents, such as turpentine or white spirit (especially those that do not contain emulsifiers), the protective wax should be renewed after washing. Your Volvo dealer handles such waxes.

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Volvo service .......................................................................................... 184

Self-maintenance ................................................................................... 185

Bonnet and engine compartment .......................................................... 186

Diesel ..................................................................................................... 187

Oils and fluids ........................................................................................ 188

Wiper blades .......................................................................................... 192

Battery ................................................................................................... 193

Replacing bulbs ..................................................................................... 196

Fuses ...................................................................................................... 202

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