SERVICING
Chromed parts
The chromed parts should be washed with clean water as soon as they
are dirty. This is particularly important if you drive a lot on gravel
roads
which are treated with chemicals to keep the dust down and
during the wintertime when salt is used on the roads to melt the snow or
if
you drive near the sea. After washing you can apply wax or anti-
rust preparation.
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Anti-rust treatment
The Volvo 121/122 S is 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 underbody seal-
ing compound on those places which are subjected to flying stones from
the wheels, i.e. the wheel arches, the entire floor plate and the underside
of the sills. Anti-rust fluid is sprayed on the chassis parts.
Inspection and any 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 under it.
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Cleaning
Cleaning the upholstery
The upholstery consists of vinyl-coated fabric and is very resistant to
dirt so that it does not really require 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.
Particularly during the winter when there can be snow and ice on the
mats, they should be taken out and dried.
If the mats are stained they can be cleaned with methylated spirits which
are then rinsed off with water.
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