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* Pay special attention to the drain holes near the base of the windshield in the cowl under the rear edge of the hood. pg. 107 Cleaning the convertible top, Polishing and waxing Cleaning the convertible top CAUTION: Some automatic car washes can damage the convertible top. For this reason, we recommend washing the car by hand only. Remember that the windows are lowered slightly when the convertible top is raised. Be sure the windows are closed and the convertible top is completely raised and properly in place at the upper edge of the windshield before washing the car. A chime indicates when the top has been fully raised (see page 40). Wash the convertible top with a mild detergent, wiping from the front towards the rear. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. Do not wash the convertible top with a high pressure spray. After washing, the convertible top should be completely dry before it is folded down. Remove bird droppings from the convertible top as soon as possible. Otherwise the top may be permanently stained. A soft brush can be used to clean the convertible top between washings. Winter: remove any residue of road salt from the convertible top as soon as possible. Do not use solvents, tar remover or other all-purpose stain removers to clean the convertible top. Use Volvo approved cleaning agents only - consult your Volvo retailer. 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 car 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 car 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. pg. 108 Cleaning the upholstery Cleaning the upholstery The fabric can be cleaned with soapy water or a detergent. For more difficult spots caused by oil, ice cream, shoe polish, grease, etc., use a clothing/fabric stain remover. The plastic in the upholstery can be cleaned with a soft cloth and mild soap solution. Leather upholstery can be cleaned with a soft cloth and mild soap solution. For more difficult spots, Volvo offers a

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* Pay special attention to the drain holes near the base of the windshield in the cowl under the rear edge of the hood.
pg. 107 Cleaning the convertible top, Polishing and waxing
Cleaning the convertible top
CAUTION:
Some automatic car washes can damage the convertible top. For this reason, we recommend washing the car by
hand only.
Remember that the windows are lowered slightly when the convertible top is raised. Be sure the windows are closed
and the convertible top is completely raised and properly in place at the upper edge of the windshield before washing
the car. A chime indicates when the top has been fully raised (see
page 40
).
Wash the convertible top with a mild detergent, wiping from the front towards the rear. Rinse thoroughly with clean
water.
Do not wash the convertible top with a high pressure spray.
After washing, the convertible top should be completely dry before it is folded down.
Remove bird droppings from the convertible top as soon as possible. Otherwise the top may be permanently stained.
A soft brush can be used to clean the convertible top between washings.
Winter: remove any residue of road salt from the convertible top as soon as possible.
Do not use solvents, tar remover or other all-purpose stain removers to clean the convertible top. Use Volvo
approved cleaning agents only - consult your Volvo retailer.
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 car 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 car 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.
pg. 108 Cleaning the upholstery
Cleaning the upholstery
The
fabric
can be cleaned with soapy water or a detergent. For more difficult spots caused by oil, ice cream, shoe
polish, grease, etc., use a clothing/fabric stain remover.
The
plastic
in the upholstery can be cleaned with a soft cloth and mild soap solution.
Leather upholstery
can be cleaned with a soft cloth and mild soap solution. For more difficult spots, Volvo offers a