Specifications

Volvo 1990 760 Model
Cleaning floor mats
The floor mats should be vacuumed or brushed clean regularly, especially during the winter when they
should be taken out for drying. Spots on textile mats can be removed with a mild detergent.
Bear in mind
● Take extra care when removing stains such as ink or lipstick since the coloring can spread.
● Use solvents sparingly. Too much solvent can damage the seat padding.
● Start from the outside of the stain and work toward the center.
Warning! Do not use cleaning solvents to clean the seat belts.
pg. 93 Rustproofing
What causes rust
The two most common causes of rust to your car are:
1. The accumulation of road dirt and moisture in hard-to-get-at cavities and other areas under the car.
2. The removal of paint and protective coatings on the outside of the car and underneath through damage
by stones, gravel or minor accidents.
Several factors influence the speed at which corrosion will occur:
1. The length of time various parts of a car stay wet. Parts of the car
filled with road dirt and water remain damp for long periods of time even after other parts have dried.
Particular attention should be paid to the underside of the car and floor sections inside. The floor
sections stay wet because moisture collects and remains under the floor matting.
Drain holes located at the bottom of the doors can get clogged with dirt, trapping water inside the door
and causing the door to rust through at the bottom.
2. Corrosion will be accelerated in areas of higher relative humidity, especially where temperatures often
stay above the freezing point and where the atmosphere is affected by industrial pollution, or where salt
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