Refilling 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).
Note
When there is approximately 1 liter (1 qt) of washer fluid remaining, the message Refill washer fluid, level low and the 
symbol will be displayed in the instrument panel.
symbol will be displayed in the instrument panel.When the message Refill washer fluid, level low along with the symbol is shown in the instrument panel, it is time to refill washer fluid.
is shown in the instrument panel, it is time to refill washer fluid.Open the hood by first using the handle in the passenger compartment and then the handle under the front edge of the hood.
Open the cover on the washer fluid reservoir.
Fill washer fluid into the reservoir with the blue cover. The reservoir is used for the windshield washer, tailgate window washer and headlight washer*.
Pour in washer fluid until it is full.
Close the cover on the washer fluid reservoir and then close the hood.
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).