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Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do not allow battery fluid to contact eyes, skin, fabrics or painted surfaces. If
contact occurs, flush the affected area immediately with water. Obtain medical help immediately if eyes are affected.
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Bulbs
Bulbs used in the car1. Low beam headlight 55W H11
2. Bi -Xenon headlight (option) 35W D2S
3. High beam headlight 55W HB3
4. Brake light, Rear fog light P21/W5
5. Turn signal, front/ rear (amber bulb) PY21W
6. Tail lights, Parking light, Side marker light P21/W5
7. Footwell lighting, cargo compartment light W5W
8. Vanity mirror 1,2W
9. License plate lighting,
Parking light in headlight housing
Side turn signal (amber bulb) W5W
10. Front fog light (option) 55W H11
NOTE:
Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fingers. Grease and oils from your fingers vaporize in the heat and will
leave a deposit on the reflector, which will damage it.
The optional Bi -Xenon headlight bulbs contain trace amounts of mercury. These bulbs should always be disposed
of by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Certain bulbs not listed here should only be replaced by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
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Replacing front bulbs
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Electrical system
General information
12-volt system with voltage controlled generator. Single wire system in which the chassis and engine block are used as
conductors, grounded on the chassis.
Bulbs
Please refer to page 164
for a list of the bulbs used in your car.
Battery Voltage 12 V12 V
Cold start capacity (CCA) 600 A
700 A
1
Reserve capacity (RC) 120 min150 min
1. Cars equipped with the Dynaudio Sound system and/or the Volvo Navigation system
If the battery must be replaced, replace it with one with the same cold start capacity and reserve capacity as the
original (see the decal on the battery). Generator 1 maximum current 120/150 A
Starter motor output 1.4/1.9 kW
1. Dependent on engine type
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Three-way catalytic converter
Three-way catalytic converter - general information
Keep your engine properly tuned. Certain engine malfunctions, particularly involving the electrical, fuel or
distributor ignition systems, may cause unusually high three-way catalytic converter temperatures. Do not continue to
operate your vehicle if you detect engine misfire, noticeable loss of power or other unusual operating conditions, such
as engine overheating or backfiring. A properly tuned engine will help avoid malfunctions that could damage the three-
way catalytic converter.
Do not park your vehicle over combustible materials, such as grass or leaves, which can come into contact with the
hot exhaust system and cause such materials to ignite under certain wind and weather conditions.
Excessive starter cranking (in excess of one minute), or an intermittently firing or flooded engine can cause three-
way catalytic converter or exhaust system overheating.
Remember that tampering or unauthorized modifications to the engine, the Engine Control Module, or the vehicle
may be illegal and can cause three-way catalytic converter or exhaust system overheating. This includes:
- Altering fuel injection settings or components.
- Altering emission system components or location or removing components.
- Repeated use of leaded fuel.
NOTE: Unleaded fuel is required for vehicles with three-way catalytic converters.
pg. 195 Specifications
Volvo programs
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Index
pg. 197-200 Index
Numerics
12 volt socket, in trunk 83
12 volt sockets47
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system)2
Accessory Installation- Important Warning4
Active yaw control - AYC113
Airbag system14
Alarm94
Anchoring eyelets in trunk83
Antifreeze159
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)2, 34
Approach lighting51, 87
ASC - speed compensated volume, audio system177
Audio system - introduction176
Audio system menus, list of185, 186
Autolock51
Automatic transmission - Geartronic108, 109
B
Battery drain - avoiding99
Battery maintenance162
Battery replacement163
Battery replacement, remote control92
Battery, conserving electrical current99
Battery, specifications193
Bi -Xenon headlights165
Black box (Vehicle Event Data)154
Brake fluid160
Bulbs164
C
Capacities, fluids190
Catalytic converter, three-way194
CD player182
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Opening the hood157
P
Paint touch up151
Panel lighting, instrument38
Panic alarm, central locking system remote control87
Park assist115
Parking brake47
Parking light bulb, replacing166
Parking lights38
Passenger's side front airbag, disabling18
Personal settings51
PI (Program Information) seek179
Polishing149
Power door mirrors50
Power retractable hard top70
Power steering fluid160
Power windows48
Program Information seek179
Program type, audio system180
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING162
R
Radio Broadcast Data System - RBDS179
Radio station formats180
Radio text179
Rain sensor45
Reading lights77
Rear fog light38
Rear seat, accessing67
Rearview mirror49
Rearview mirror with compass (option)49
Refueling102
Remote control functions87
Remote control, battery replacement92
Remote controls, central locking system86
Replacing fuses170
Reporting safety defects10
Retractable hard top70
Roll-over Protection system (ROPS)25
S
Safety defects, reporting10
Seat belt maintenance13
Seat belt reminder13, 35
Seat belts11
Seats, front66
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