Washing the car in an automatic car wash
Volvo recommends that you wash the car by hand so that you can properly reach all parts of the car. However, an automatic car wash is a simple way to quickly clean your car as soon as it gets dirty.
Note
Volvo recommends that you do not use an automatic car wash during the first few months, when the car is still new. This allows the paintwork to harden properly.
Important
Before using an automatic car wash
- Make sure that doors, windows and hatches are closed.
- To avoid the door handles unfolding while in the car wash, lock the car.
- Change wiper mode to off.
- Fold the wing mirrors in.
- Secure any auxiliary lights.
- Activate air recirculation.
- Deactivate driver support functions so that the car does not automatically brake or give unnecessary warnings.
Follow the instructions to drive into the automatic car wash and stop at the designated location.
If you are using a tunnel car wash:
- Put the gear in N and take your foot off the brake. Do not apply the parking brake.
If you are using a rollover car wash:
- Put the gear in P to engage the parking brake.
When the wash is complete, follow the instructions and drive out.
Be sure to reset any functions you changed before you drove in.
Warning
Always test the brakes after washing, including the parking brake. This helps prevent moisture from causing corrosion, which could reduce the brakes' performance.
If there are particularly stubborn dirt patches or if you don't get the desired result when cleaning your car, contact Volvo support for advice.