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The lamp will light up when the Winter/Wet starting mode is engaged or if gears "4,3" or "L" are selected.
If the warning lamp begins to flash, this means that there is a fault in the automatic gearbox. Contact Your Volvo
retailer.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
If the light comes on (or stays on after the
vehicle has started), the SRS diagnostic system has detected a fault. Drive to an authorized Volvo retailer for an
inspection of the system. See the SRS section for more information.
Service reminder indicator
This light will come on at 7,500 mile (12,000 km) intervals, after 750 hours of driving or after 12 months, whichever
occurs first. It is a reminder to the driver that the service interval has been exceeded. The light will stay on for 2
minutes after start until reset by the servicing retailer.
Bulb failure warning light
The light will come on if any of the following bulbs are defective:
· one of the low beam headlights
· one of the tail lights
· one of the brake lights when the brake pedal is depressed.
Check the fuse and bulb. See sections "Replacing bulbs" and "fuses.
Should the warning light come on after a defective outside bulb has been replaced, the corresponding bulb on the other
side of the car should also be replaced.
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came with the car. The use of different size wheels can seriously damage your car's transmission.
WARNING!
Current legislation prohibits the use of the "Temporary Spare" tire other than as a temporary replacement for a
punctured tire. In other words, it must be replaced as soon as possible by a standard tire. Roadholding, etc., may be
affected with the "Temporary Spare" in use. Do not, therefore, exceed 50 mph (80 km/h).
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Parking light/direction indicator
1. From the front of the car, use a screwdriver to press down on the silver catch (located in the space between the
inside of the fender and the headlight unit) to release the lamp housing from the front fender.
2. Turn the bulb holder 1/4 turn clockwise (viewed from the front) and withdraw it from the from the lamp housing.
Leave the connector with its wires in the bulb holder.
4. Remove the bulb from the holder by pulling it straight out.
5. Press a new bulb into the holder and reinstall the unit in the reverse order.
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Side direction indicator
1. Slide the lens forward and pull out the rear edge.
2. Pull out the entire lens/bulb unit.
3. With the lens toward you, turn the bulb holder 1/4 turn (the wires should not be disconnected from the holder) and
pull out the bulb holder from the lens unit.
4. Pull the old bulb straight out and press a new one into place.
5. Replace the entire unit in the reverse order.
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Low beam headlight bulb (A) replacement
1. Turn the plastic cover counterclockwise and remove it.
2. Press the wire catches on the retaining clamp (1 in inset illustration above) together and push out (2) to release the
bulb and connector from the headlight housing.
3. Pull the bulb out of the connector.
4. Insert a new bulb into the connector.
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5. Reinsert the bulb and connector into the headlight housing. The guide lug must be up to ensure proper positioning.
6. Press the retaining clamp back into position.
7. Reinstall the plastic cover. The marking "Top" on the cover should be up when the cover is reinstalled.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the glass on halogen bulbs with your fingers. Grease, oil, or any other impurities can be carbonized onto
the bulb and cause damage to the reflector.
Be sure to use bulbs of the correct tupe and voltage.
High beam headlight bulb (B) replacement
1. Pull the catch on the lower edge of the cover upward and remove the plastic cover.
2. Press the wire catches on the retaining clamp (1 in inset illustration above) together and push out (2) to release the
bulb and connector from the headlight housing.
3. Pull the bulb out of the connector.
4. Insert a new bulb into the connector.
5. Reinsert the bulb and connector into the headlight housing. The guide lug must be up to ensure proper positioning.
6. Press the retaining clamp back into position.
7. Reinstall the plastic cover. Catch B should snap into position.
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Brake/clutch system0.6 US qts (0.6 liters)
Vehicle loading
The tires on your Volvo should perform to specifications at all normal loads when inflated as recommended on the tire
information label. The label is located on the inside of the fuel filler flap. The label lists both tire and vehicle design
limits. Do not load your car beyond the load limits indicated.
WARNING!
Improperly inflated tires will reduce tire life, adversely affect vehicle handling and can possibly lead to failure
resulting in loss of vehicle control without prior warning.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Electrical system
12 Volt, negative ground.
Voltagecontrolled generator. Singlewire system with chassis and engine used as conductors.
Battery
Voltage 12 Volt
Capacity 520 A/100 min
(certain markets) 420 A/75 min
The battery contains corrosive and poisonous acids. It is of the utmost importance that old batteries are disposed of
correctly. Your Volvo retailer can assist you in this matter.
Generator
Rated output 1400 W
Max. current 100 A
Bulbs
Bulb US no.Power SocketNo/bulbs
Headlights
High beam H755W -2
Low beam H755W -2
Front parking lights/turn signals 3357NA30/7W/30/2.2cp W 2.5 x 15q2
Turn signals, rear -21W BAU 152
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