Filling washer fluid

Washer fluid is used to help keep the headlights and windshield clean. Washer fluid containing anti-freeze should be used in very cold weather (below-freezing temperatures).

P5-1507-Refilling washer fluid container

Fill washer fluid into the reservoir with the blue cover. The reservoir is used for both the windshield washer and the headlight washer*.

 Note

When there is approximately 1 liter (1 qt) of washer fluid remaining, the message Washer fluid Level low, refill and the P5-1507-Washer fluid-symbol symbol will be displayed in the instrument panel.

Recommended grade: Washer fluid recommended by Volvo, with frost protection during cold weather and temperatures below the freezing point.

 Important

Use Volvo's original washer fluid or an equivalent fluid with the recommended pH value between 6 and 8, diluted as recommended, e.g. in a 1:1 solution with pH-neutral water.

 Important

Use washer fluid with anti-freeze when temperatures are below the freezing point to help keep the pump, reservoir and hoses from freezing.

Volume:

  • Vehicles with headlight washing: 5.5 liters (5.8 qts).
  • Vehicles without headlight washing: 3.5 liters (3.7 qts).
  1. * Option/accessory.