
Rear door step lights
Carefully insert a screwdriver and pry out the lens.
Disconnect the wiring from the lamp housing.
Remove the lens from the lamp housing by pressing the two side catches out.
Pull out the defective bulb and replace it.
Reinstall the lamp housing in the reverse order.
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WARNING!
The distributor ignition system operates at very high voltages. Special safety precautions must be followed to
prevent injury. Always turn the ignition off when:
Replacing distributor ignition components e.g. plugs, coil, etc.
Do not touch any part of the distributor ignition system while the engine is running. This may result in unintended
movements and body injury.
Front suspension
Spring strut suspension with integrated shock absorbers and control arms linked to the support frame. Power-assisted
rack and pinion steering. Safety type steering column.
The alignment specifications apply to an unladen car but include fuel, coolant and spare wheel.
Rear suspension
Individual rear wheel suspension with longitudinal support arms, double link arms and track rods.
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 and lists 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 prior notice.
pg. 155 Electrical system
Bulbs Bulb TypeSocket
1. High/low beams 55W H7
2. Bi -Xenon headlight (option) 35W D2R
3. Front foglights 55W H1
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4. Front parking lights, rear side marker lights, rear footwell lightingW5WW2.1x9.5d
Front side marker lights W3WW2.1x9.5d
5. Front turn signals PY21WBAU 15s
6. Side turn signals (amber) WY5WW2.1x9.5d
7. Brake lights, backup lights, rear turn signals P21WBA15s
8. Rear foglight, parking light P21/4WBAZ15d
9. Rear parking light R5WBA15s
10. License plate lighting, front footwell lighting, trunk lighting C5WSV8.5
11. Vanity mirror 1.2WSV5.5
WARNING!
Bi -Xenon headlights (option) - due to the high voltage used by these headlights, these bulbs should only be replaced
by an authorized Volvo service technician.
Electrical system
12 Volt, negative ground.
Voltage-controlled generator. Single-wire system with chassis and engine used as conductors. Grounded on chassis.
Battery
Voltage: 12 Volt, capacity: 600 A/115 min. reverse capacity
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: max. current: 140 A
Starter motor:
Output: 1.7 kW
All specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
pg. 156 On Call Roadside Assistance
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance
Your new Volvo comes with a four-year On Call Roadside Assistance program. Additional information, features, and
benefits are described in a separate information package in your glove compartment.
If you have misplaced your package, dial:
In the U.S.A.
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"Black box" (Vehicle Event Data)..........136
Blinds - rear/side rear windows..........44
Booster cushion - integrated..........20
Brake failure warning light ..........28
Brake fluid..........145, 153
Brake system..........96
Bulbs (list)..........155
Bulbs - replacing..........125-131
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Capacities (oils and fluids)..........149
, 153
Cargo net in trunk..........59
Cassette deck (HU-650)..........171
Catalytic converters - three-way..........94, 95
Center console - switches..........31
Center head restraint ..........61
Central locking buttons..........67
Changing wheels..........116, 117
Chassis setting ..........82
Child booster cushion ......... 20
Child restraint anchorages ........ 19
Child safety..........17 -21
Child safety locks - rear doors..........71
Child seat anchors ISOFIX ........ 19
Climate controls..........47, 48, 49, 51
Climate system - general information..........50
Clock..........27
Coat hanger..........55
Cold weather driving..........92
Combination filter..........47, 51
Coolant..........138, 153
Cooling system..........84, 153
Courtesy light..........56
Courtesy lights (front) - replacing..........131
Courtesy lights - exterior..........64
Cruise control..........33
Cup holder - opening..........58
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Detachable trailer hitch - installing/removing..........90
Dimensions..........151
Direction indicators..........36
Distributor ignition system..........154
Door step courtesy lights - replacing..........129
Doors and locks..........64
Drive belt..........138
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Fuel gauge..........27
Fuel requirements..........74
Fuel system..........137, 133, 154
Fuel/emissions systems..........137
Fuses..........120 - 124
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Gas cap..........76
Gasoline..........74
Gear indicator..........27
Geartronic ..........80
Generator..........155
Generator warning light..........28
Glossary of tire terminology..........111
H
Hand brake..........40
Handling..........85
Hazard warning flashers..........39
Head restraint - center rear..........61
Headlight bulbs - replacing..........125
Headlight flash..........36
Headlight wiper blades - replacing..........148
Headlights..........36
Heated front seats..........39
Heated rear window..........39
Heated sideview mirrors..........39
Heating..........47 - 49, 51
High beam flash..........36
High/low beam headlights..........36
Hoisting the car..........141
Home safe lighting..........36
HomeLink® ........175, 176, 176
Hood - opening..........142
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Ignition switch..........38
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)..........64, 77
Indicator lights..........28, 29
Inflatable curtain ..........13
Inspecting SRS system components..........14
Instrument panel..........27
Instruments..........26
Integrated booster cushion ........ 20
Interior Air Quality system .........51
Interior features - overview..........24
Interior lighting..........56
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Passenger's seat backrest - folding..........55
PI (Program Information) Seek..........165
Polishing..........134
Power moonroof..........43
Power seats..........54
Power steering - speed-sensitive..........85
Power steering fluid ........ 145, 153
Power windows..........41
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Radio..........159, 160
Radio Broadcast Data System - RBDS..........165
Rain sensor - windshield wipers..........37
Reading lights - front/rear ........ 56
Rear door step lights - replacing..........129
Rear fog light..........29
Rear reading lights..........56
Rear seat backrests - folding..........60
Rear suspension..........154
Rear window - heated..........39
Rearview mirror..........42
Refrigerant..........50, 153
Refueling..........76
Remote keyless entry system..........65
Remote keyless entry system - replacing batteries..........66
Remote keyless entry system and sideview mirrors..........42
Remote keyless entry system and the driver's seat..........55
Replacing bulbs..........125-131
Replacing fuses..........120
Replacing the battery..........146
Replacing wiper blades..........148
Road assistance..........156
Roadholding..........85
Roof load - maximum..........151
Roof racks..........86
Run flat tires..........109
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Safety locks - child..........71
Seat belt reminder..........3
Seat belts..........3, 4, 21
use during pregnancy..........4
Seat belts - cleaning..........135
Seats - front..........54
Self supporting run flat tires..........109
Servicing..........141
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Shiftlock..........77, 78, 80
Side impact airbag system (SIPS)..........12
Side marker lights - replacing..........130
Side turn signals - replacing..........130
Sideview mirrors..........42
Sideview mirrors - heated..........39
Sideview mirrors - memory function..........42
Spare tire.......... 59
Spark plugs..........154
Specifications..........152
Speed -sensitive power steering..........85
SRS..........8
SRS system components, inspecting..........14
Stability Traction Control ..........98, 99
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)..........64, 77
Starting the engine..........77
Steering wheel adjustment ........ 38
Steering wheel lock..........38
Storage compartment in center console..........58
Storage compartments..........57
Sun blinds..........44
Supplemental Restraint System..........29
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)..........5
Suspension..........154
Switches in center console ........ 31
T
Tachometer..........27
Tail light bulbs - replacing ........ 127
Temperature gauge..........27
Text window..........30
Three-way catalytic converters..........94, 95
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..........107
102 - 117
Tires - changing..........116, 116
Tool bag..........59
Towing a trailer..........89
Towing eyelet..........87
Towing the car..........87, 88
Trailer hitch, detachable - installing/removing..........90
Trailer towing..........89
Trailer weight - maximum..........151
Transmission - automatic..........81, 82
Transmission fluid (automatic)..........153
Trip computer..........32
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Trip odometer..........27
Trunk - opening from the inside..........67
Trunk - unlocking with master key..........67
Trunk lights - replacing..........130
Turn signal bulbs (front)..........126
Turn signals..........36
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Unlocking the trunk with key..........67
Upholstery - cleaning..........135
Seat belts..........3
V
Vanity mirror lights - replacing..........128
Vehicle Event Data ........136
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)..........150
Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC)..........13
Warning flashers..........39
Washer fluid reservoir..........153
Vehicle loading..........154
Ventilation..........46
Ventilation hose, battery ........146
Volumes (oils and fluids) ........153
Volvo On Call..........156
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Warning lights..........28, 29
Warranty..........136
Washer fluid reservoir..........141
Washer fluid solvent..........92
Washing the car..........133, 134, 135
Water repellent glass..........134
Waxing..........134
Weight distribution..........85
Weights..........151
Wheels - changing..........116, 117
Wheels and tires..........102 - 117
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)..........15
Windows - electrically operated..........41
Windshield washer solvent ........ 92
Windshield wiper blades - replacing..........148
Windshield wipers/washers..........37
Winter driving..........92
Winter/Wet driving mode..........79, 81
Wiper blades - replacing..........148
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