Operating instructions

SERVICING

Chromed parts

The chromium-plated and anodized parts should be washed with clean

water as soon as they become dirty. This is particularly important if

you drive on gravel roads which are treated with chemicals to keep

down the dust or in the winter when salt is used to melt down the

snow or if you drive near the sea. After washing you can apply wax

or anti-rust preparation.

Anti-rust treatment

The Volvo 120 models are anti-rust treated at the factory.

The door sills are made of galvanized sheet metal and do not require

any maintenance. The lower part of the body is treated with under-

body sealing compound on those places subjected to flying stones from

the wheels, that is, the wheel arches, the entire floor and the underside

of the sills. Anti-rust fluid is sprayed on the chassis parts.

Inspection

and touching -up of the anti-rust protection should be

done at regular intervals, and at least once a year.

If any touching-up of the anti-rust protection is necessary, this should

be done immediately to prevent moisture from seeping in and conse-

quently damaging it.

Cleaning

Cleaning the upholstery

The upholstery consists of vinyl-coated fabric which is very resistant

to dirt so that it rarely requires any maintenance. If it becomes stained,

the upholstery can easily be cleaned with a synthetic washing agent

and lukewarm water.

Cleaning the floor mats

The floor mats should be taken out at least twice a year and cleaned

and dried, particularly during the winter. The floor under the mats

can be cleaned at the same time.

If the mats have become stained, they can be cleaned with methylated

spirit and then rinsed off with water.

SERVICING

Servicing before a long-distance trip

you are thinking of travelling

abroad with your car, or taking a

long trip, you should first have it

completely checked at a Volvo

workshop.