Volvo XC90: Maintenance and service / Cleaning rims
The vehicle should be washed as soon as it becomes dirty. The longer the dirt
remains, the more difficult it will be to keep the vehicle clean. It could also
lead to paint damage. Wash the rims at a car wash or garage with an oil separator.
Use a car washing detergent recommended by Volvo.
Use a rim cleaning agent recommended by Volvo.
Strong rim cleaning agents could damage the surface and stain the chromed aluminum
rims.
The vehicle should be washed as soon as it becomes dirty. The longer the dirt
remains, the more difficult it will be to keep the vehicle clean. It could also
lead to paint damage...
Your vehicle is constructed with protection against corrosion.
Corrosion protection for the body consists of modern metallic protective coatings
on the sheet metal, a high-quality painting process, corrosion-protected and minimized
metal overlap, and shielding plastic components, abrasion protection and supplemental
rust inhibitor in exposed areas...
Other information:
It is important to check the vehicle before driving in cold/snowy conditions
to make sure it can be driven safely.
Before the cold season arrives:
Make sure the engine coolant contains 50% antifreeze. This mixture helps
protect the engine from frost erosion down to approx...
Using snow chains and/or snow tires can help improve traction in winter driving
conditions.
Volvo does not recommend use of snow chains on wheel dimensions larger than 19
inches
WARNING
Use Volvo genuine snow chains or equivalent snow chains that are suitable
for the vehicle model and the tire and wheel sizes...