Polishing and waxing

- Normally, polishing is not required during the first year after delivery, however, waxing may be beneficial.
- Before applying polish or wax the vehicle must be washed and dried. Tar spots can be removed with kerosene or tar remover. Difficult spots may require a fine rubbing compound.
- After polishing use liquid or paste wax.
- Several commercially available products contain both polish and wax.
- Waxing alone does not substitute for polishing a dull surface.
- A wide range of polymer-based waxes can be purchased today. These waxes are easy to use and produce a long-lasting, highgloss finish that protects the bodywork against oxidation, road dirt and fading.
- Do not polish or wax your vehicle in direct sunlight (the surface of the vehicle should not be warmer than 113 °F (45 °C).
CAUTION
Volvo does not recommend the use of longlife or durable paint protection coatings, some of which may claim to prevent pitting, fading, oxidation, etc. These coatings have not been tested by Volvo for compatibility with your vehicle's clear coat. Some of them may cause the clear coat to soften, crack, or cloud. Damage caused by application of paint protection coatings may not be covered under your vehicle's paint warranty.
See also:
Driver Alert Control (DAC)– introduction
This function is intended to alert the driver if his/her driving becomes erratic,
such as if the driver is distracted or fatigued.
NOTE
The camera has certain limitations, see page 160.
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Active Bending Lights (ABL)*
Headlight pattern with the Active Bending Light function deactivated
(left) and activated (right)
When this function is activated, the headlight beams adjust laterally to help
light up a curve ...
Safety
All-disc antilock brakes, traction control, side-impact and side curtain-type
airbags, and Volvo's Whiplash Protection Seating System are standard. Dynamic
Stability and Traction Control is option ...
