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Old Dec 17, 2024 | 12:20 PM
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I’m relatively new to my 2021 110 and wondered if there is a way to temporarily turn off all the beeping and warnings so I can go through a car wash without all the fussing going on?
My wife’s Volvo V60 has buttons on the dash to do just that when before you enter the wash.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2024 | 12:24 PM
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when they nannies start beeping in hit the X on the Pivi screen
 
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Old Dec 18, 2024 | 08:50 AM
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Automatic car washes are so bad for your paint, but sometimes you'll find decent ones. There's an automatic car wash near me that is pretty good compared to most, and I go there a few times every winter to remove the salt & grime from under the vehicle. I haven't seen any really bad swirling, but I also have a ceramic coating that helps a bit.

But yes, when you go through, just press the X on the touchscreen when the sensors start beeping and the 360° camera pops up.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2024 | 09:17 AM
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Thanks gentlemen. Yes I agree the car washes can be damaging with continued exposure. As the winter sets in, I will use one occasionally to remove all the gunk associated with the snow/salt. 🙁
 
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Old Dec 18, 2024 | 01:13 PM
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There are some really good auto washes out there that are completely brushless. I would never go thru a car wash with brushes.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2024 | 06:19 AM
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I have a good touchless car wash near me. it makes me nervous that the letters on the hood will peel off from the pressure. it does a decent job.
 
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