2003 VOLVO S40 headlight bulb

NOTE: A defective turn signal bulb will cause the turn signal indicator and remaining signal lights to flash more
rapidly than normal.
Home Safe lighting
When you leave your car at night, you can make use of the exterior courtesy lighting function:
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Pull the turn signal lever towards the steering wheel (as when using the headlight flasher function).
The low beam headlights will now remain on for 30 seconds to light your way.
Repeat the above measures if you want to switch off the Home Safe Lighting.
Wipers/washers
1 "Single sweep" position:
The switch returns automatically when released.
2 Intermittent wiper
The wipers will sweep approximately every 5 seconds (car speed depending).
3 Wipers, normal speed
4 Wipers, high speed
5 Windshield wiper/washer, headlight wiper/washer.
The wipers will make 2-3 sweeps across the windshield and headlights and 1 additional sweep after 3 seconds.
6 Tailgate window wiper (V40)
The tailgate wiper switch has three positions:
: Intermittent
O : Off
: Continuous
Tip function When pressing switch 7 briefly the wiper will make one sweep, independent of the interval
Backing up When the vehicle is put into reverse with the windshield wipers on and tailgate wiper off, the rear window
wiper will come on for two sweeps.
7 Tailgate window washer (V40)
The washer keeps working for as long as you keep the button depressed.
The wiper will make 2-3 sweeps after the lever is released and 1 sweep after 3 seconds.

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Lift the wheel and place it on the hub.
Install the wheel lugs and tighten handtight.
Using the lug wrench. Tighten crosswise until all lugs are snug.
Lower the vehicle to the ground and alternately tighten the lugs crosswise to 81 ft. lbs. (110 Nm).
Install the wheel cover (where applicable).
CAUTION:
Correct tightening torque on wheel lugs must be observed. The wheel lugs should never be greased or lubricated.
Extended, chromed wheel lugs must not be used with steel rims, as they make it impossible to fit the hub caps.
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Removing high/low beam headlight bulbs
Your car is fitted with separate high and low beam bulbs.
Switch off the lights and remove the ignition key.
Open the hood.
Pull off the rubber cover from the rear of the bulb unit to be replaced.
Release the retaining spring and withdraw the connector/bulb from the headlight unit. Pull the bulb out of the
connector.
NOTE: Never touch the glass of a bulb with your fingers: this could leave traces of grease or oil on the glass which
then evaporate and may damage the reflector.
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Installing high/low beam headlight bulbs
Insert the new bulb in the headlight unit
Reconnect the connector and wiring.
Press the retaining spring over the connector/bulb until it clicks into position.
Reinstall the rubber cover at the rear of the headlight unit.
Put the hard plastic cover in place above the headlight housing and press the tab down to secure the cover.
NOTE: Never touch the glass of a bulb with your fingers: this could leave traces of grease or oil on the glass which
then evaporate and may damage the reflector.
Side marker lamp replacement
Slide the lamp insert backward and pull out. Try to loosen the lamp insert with your fingers if possible. Otherwise use
a stiff piece of plastic or wood to protect the paint. Turn the bulb holder counter-clockwise and pull out. Replace with
a new bulb. Press in the bulb holder and twist clockwise. Reinstall the lamp insert by pressing it into the bodywork.
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Front direction indicators and parking lights
Removing the bulb:
Loosen the screw (A) between the headlight and direction indicator housings (max. 2 complete turns
counterclockwise), using the screwdriver supplied in the tool kit.
Press clip (D) and move the direction indicator housing forward.
With the wiring still attached, turn bulb holder slightly counterclockwise and withdraw it from the lamp housing.
Pull the bulb to remove.
Replacement
Insert a new bulb in the holder.
Re-insert the bulb holder in the lamp housing and turn it clockwise until it clicks into place.
Press the lamp housing into place.
Make sure than locating pin (B) fits into the hole in the fender and slotted hole (C) around the screw.
Tighten the screw.
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Fuel tank : 16 US gal. (60 liters)
Cooling system : 6 US qts. (5.7 liters)
Engine oil (incl. filter) : 5.7 US qts. (5.4 liters)
Engine oil (excl. filter) : 5.3 US qts. (5.0 liters)
Automatic transmission : 8 US qts (7.6 liters)
Power steering fluid : 1.05 US qts (1 liters)
Washer fluid reservoir : 3.9 US qts. (3.75 liters)
Brake system : 0.42 US qts (0.4 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 door. The label also lists vehicle load limits. Do
not load your car beyond the indicated limits.
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.
Voltage-controlled generator. Single-wire system with chassis and engine used as conductors.
Battery
Voltage: 12 Volt, capacity: 600 A/100 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: 120 A
Bulbs
Bulb US no.Power Socket No/bulbs
Headlights
High beam H755W - 2
Low beam H755W - 2
Parking lights and Turn signals, front 3457NA26/7W/30/2.2cp W2.5 16q 2
Turn signals, rear 115621W/32cp BA 15 s 2
Side direction indicators -5W W 2.1x9.5 d 2
Tail lights 675W/4cp BA 15 s 4
Brake lights 115621W/32cp BA 15 s 2
Backup lights 115621W/32cp BA 15 s 2
Rear fog light 115621W/32cp BA 15 s 1
Front fog lights H355 W PK22.5 2
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Folding rear seat (sedan)55
Folding rear seat55
Front seats47,48
Front seats - heated32
Front suspension124
Fuel filter110
Fuel system110, 112,124
Fuel tank cover - opening63
Fuse box, Passenger compartment96
Fuses95,96,97
Fuses in engine compartment97
G
Gas tank cover - opening63
Generator126
H
Hand brake32
Handling59
Hazard warning flashers26
Headlight bulbs, replacing90
Heated front seats32
Heating37
Heating and air conditioning35
Home Safe lighting25
Hood53
I
IC system10
Ignition switch26
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)40
Instruments18,19
Integrated booster cushion11
ISOFIX fasteners12
J
Jack86
Jack (sedan)57
Jump starting72
K
Keyless entry system41
Keylock65
Keys40,41
Kick -down67
L
Label information108
Locks42
Long distance trips75
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