Volvo XC90 Quiz
Maintenance and Service

Cleaning the Leather Steering Wheel

In this manual: Maintenance and Service
Owner's Information — 7Your Volvo — 3Creating and registering a Volvo ID — 16Safety — 29Displays and Controls — 52Illumination — 36Seats and Steering Wheel — 19Climate Control — 45Keys, Locks and Alarm — 31Driver Support — 113Starting and driving — 70Audio, media and internet — 27Media Player — 46Wheels and Tires — 28Loading, storage and passenger compartment — 16Maintenance and Service — 59Specifications — 12
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Use cleaning agents and car care products recommended by Volvo. Clean regularly and treat stains immediately. It is important to vacuum before using a cleaning agent.

Leather must breathe. Never cover the leather steering wheel with a plastic protector. Volvo Leather Care Kit 951 0251 and Leather Softener 943 7429 are recommended for cleaning the leather steering wheel. First, remove dirt, dust, etc. with a damp sponge or cloth.

Treating stains on the steering wheel: Type 1 (ink, wine, coffee, milk, sweat or blood)

  • Use a soft cloth or sponge. Wipe the steering wheel using a solution of 5% ammonia. For blood stains, mix approximately 2 dl (1 cup) of water with 25 g (one ounce) of salt and wipe the stain.

Type 2 (grease, oil, sauces or chocolate)

  1. Same procedure as for Type 1 stains.
  2. Finish by wiping the wheel with absorbent paper or a towel.

Type 3 (dry dirt or dust)

  1. Remove the dirt/dust using a soft brush.
  2. Same procedure as for Type 1 stains.

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