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.
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...
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:
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The Road Sign Information (RSI1) function can help the driver observe
speed-related road signs.
Examples of signs that can be detected2.
If the vehicle passes a speed limit sign, it will be displayed in the instrument
panel and the head-up display*...
Use cleaning agents and car care products recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly
and treat stains immediately. It is important to vacuum before using a cleaning
agent.
CAUTION
Some colored clothing (for example, dark jeans and suede garments)
may stain the upholstery...