Volvo XC90: Maintenance and service / Corrosion protection
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. In the chassis, exposed components of the wheel suspension are made of corrosion-resistant cast aluminum.
Inspection and maintenance
The corrosion protection does not normally require maintenance, but keeping the vehicle clean helps reduce the risk of corrosion. The use of strong alkaline or acidic cleaning fluids should be avoided on shiny body components. Any stone chips in the paint should be touched up as soon as they are discovered.
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...
Paintwork
The paintwork consists of multiple layers. It is an important part of the
vehicle's corrosion protection and therefore needs to be checked regularly.
The most common types of paint damage are minor stone chips, scratches and damage
to e...
Other information:
Volvo XC90 2015-2024 Owners Manual: Retractable hitch
(Option/accessory.) The retractable hitch is designed to be used to tow a trailer or mount a bicycle holder. The hitch can be easily retracted or extended as needed. When retracted, the hitch is completely concealed. WARNING Follow the instructions for folding in/out the towbar carefully...
Volvo XC90 2015-2024 Owners Manual: City Safety™
City Safety1 can alert the driver with light, sound and pulsations in the brake pedal to help the driver detect pedestrians, cyclists, large animals and vehicles. Function overview Audible signal at risk of collision Collision warning symbol Camera/radar sensor distance monitoring The function can help the driver avoid a collision in e...
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Detachable towbar
(Option/accessory.)
Volvo recommends the use of Volvo towbars that are specially designed for the vehicle.
NOTE
The optional detachable trailer hitch may not be available in all markets or on all models. Consult your Volvo retailer.
