2006 VOLVO C70 headlight bulb

signals will flash three times and the lever will automatically return to its initial position.
NOTE: If the turn signal indicator flashes faster than normal, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb.
High/low beam headlights
Continuous high beams
Turn the ignition key to position II.
With the light switch (1) in position , (see page 38) pull the turn signal lever toward the steering wheel
(position 4) to toggle between high and low beams.
High beam flash
Turn the ignition key to position II.
Pull the turn signal lever to position 3. The high beams will remain on until the lever is released.
Home safe lighting
When you leave your car at night, you can make use of the home safe lighting function to illuminate the area in front
of the car.
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Pull the direction indicator lever as far as possible towards the steering wheel (to position 4) and release it.
Exit the car and lock the doors.
The headlights and parking lights will illuminate and remain on for 30
1, 60 or 90 seconds. The time interval can be
changed according to your preferences by using the Personal Settings function, see page 51
for more information.
1. Factory setting
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Trip computer
Trip computer
The trip computer stores information gathered from several systems in your car and has four menus (five on Canadian
models) that can be shown in the information display.
Driving distance on current fuel reserve
Average fuel consumption
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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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Removing the headlight housing
The entire headlight housing must be lifted out when replacing the high/low beam, parking light, turn signal, and side
marker bulbs. To lift out the housing:
Remove the key from the ignition and turn the headlight switch to position 0.
Open the hood.
Pull up the headlight housing's retaining pin (1)
Pull the headlight housing to one side and then forward (2).
Disconnect the wiring connector.
Lift out the headlight housing and place it on a soft surface to avoid scratching the lens.
After the defective bulb has been replaced, reinsert the housing in the reverse order. Check that the retaining pin is
correctly inserted.
WARNING!
Bi -Xenon headlights (option) - due to the high voltage used by these headlights, these bulbs should only be replaced
by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Low beam bulb
Open the hood.
Remove the headlight housing.
Press the retaining clamps to the sides.
Release the bulb's retaining spring by pressing it to the right, and then moving it outward and downward.
Pull out the bulb.
Disconnect the wiring connector from the bulb. Installing a new bulb.
Insert the new bulb. It can only be installed in one position.
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Replacing front bulbs
Press the retaining spring upward and slightly to the left until it snaps into place.
Press the wiring connector onto the bulb.
Put the plastic cover in place.
Press the retaining clamps back into place.
Reinstall the headlight housing.
High beam bulb
Open the hood.
Remove the headlight housing.
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and pull it out. Replace the bulb. Note how the bulb holder is positioned.
Reinstall the bulb holder. It can only be installed in one position.
1. Reinstall the headlight housing.
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Parking light bulb
Pull out the bulb holder with a pair of pliers. The bulb holder should not be pulled out by the wire.
Replace the bulb.
Press the bulb holder back into place. It can only be installed in one position.
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Replacing front bulbs
Turn signal
Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it.
Remove the bulb from the holder by pressing it in and twisting it counterclockwise.
Insert a new bulb and reinstall the bulb holder in the headlight housing.
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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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Front airbags15, 16
Front fog light, replacing167
Front fog lights38
Front seats66
Front seats, manual adjustment66
Front seats, power68
Fuel filler cap2
Fuel filler door2, 102
unlocking38
unlocking manually39
Fuel gauge32
Fuel requirements101
Fuel system192
Fuel tank capacity102
Fuse box in the passenger compartment, accessing172
Fuses170
Fuses in the engine compartment171
Fuses in the passenger compartment173
G
Gasoline101
Geartronic (manual shifting)108
Generator193
Generator warning light35
Glossary of tire terminology132
Glove compartment80
Glove compartment, locking90
H
Hazard warning flashers46
Headlight housing, removing165
Headlight washers44
Headlights38
High beam bulb, replacing166
High beam flash40
High beam headlights40
High beam indicator32
Home safe lighting40, 51
Hood, opening157
I
Immobilizer86
, 105
Indicator and warning symbols32
Inflatable Curtain22
Inflation pressure tables130
Information display32
Information display, messages in37
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Information symbol32, 33
Inspection readiness156
Instrument overview7
Instrument panel32
Instrument panel lighting38
Interior lighting77
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors29
J
Jack, positioning140
Jack, positioning correctly140
Jump starting119
K
Key blade88
Keylock2, 105
Kickdown109
L
Label information188
LATCH anchors29
License plate lighting, replacing169
Lighting panel38
Lighting, interior77
Load anchoring eyelets83
Loading the vehicle133
Locking (double locking feature)91
Long distance trips100
Low beam bulb, replacing165
Low beam headlights40
M
Maintenance154
Malfunction indicator light34
Manual front seat adjustment66
Manual shifting (Geartronic)108
Manual transmission107
Mirror, rearview49
Mirrors, door-mounted50
O
OBD II156
Occupant safety10
Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS), disabling front passenger's side airbag18
Octane rating101
Oil pressure warning light35
Oil, changing158
On Call Roadside Assistance195
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)156
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