![Washer buttons on left steering wheel stalk](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img8a44a1579e59e782c0a801f2483e4446_1_--_--_PNG.png?imwidth=1280)
Press and hold the button on the left-hand steering wheel stalk for the washer you want to activate. The front washer is activated by the upper button and the rear washer is activated by the lower button.
![Front wipers and washers symbol](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img2319b8b1a2245a5ac0a801f255234256_1_--_--_PNG.png?imwidth=1280)
![Rear wiper and washer symbol](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgb9547ed4a23fd1e0c0a801f2631f7e57_1_--_--_PNG.png?imwidth=1280)
The washers and wipers work together to distribute washer fluid across the windscreen.
When you release the button, the wipers make a few more passes to wipe away excess fluid.