
1. Turn  signals, lane change position
2. Turn  signals, position for normal turns
3. High beam flash
4. Toggle between high and  low beams, Home  Safe lighting
Turn signals
When turning
Move the lever as far up or down as possible (to position 2) to start the turn signals. The turn signals will be  cancelled
automatically  by the movement of the steering wheel, or the lever can be  returned to its  initial position by hand.
When changing lanes
The driver can automatically  flash  the turn signals 3 times by:
 Moving the turn signal lever up or down to position 1 and  releasing it.
 Moving the lever up or down to position 2 and  immediately back to its  original position.
NOTE:
 This automatic  flashing sequence can be  interrupted by immediately moving the lever in the opposite direction.
 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 53) pull the turn signal lever toward the steering wheel (position
4) to toggle between high and  low beams (this also applies on models equipped with the optional Active Bi -Xenon
headlights).
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 vehicle at night, you can make use of the home safe lighting function to illuminate the area in
front  of the vehicle.
- 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 vehicle 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 by an  authorized Volvo retailer.
1. Factory setting
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Right-side steering wheel lever
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Replacing the battery
- Switch off the ignition and  remove the key.
- Wait  at least 5 minutes after switching off the ignition before disconnecting the battery so that all information in the
vehicle's electrical system can be  stored  in the control modules.
- Remove the bolts  on the retaining bracket  over the battery and  lift out the bracket.
- Fold up the plastic cover over the negative (ground) battery terminal. or unscrew the cover over the battery.
- Disconnect the negative cable.
- Lift off the plastic cover if necessary  and  disconnect the positive cable
- Pull the ventilation hose from  the battery.
- Lift out the old battery.
Installing a new battery
- Put a  new battery into place.
- Put the lower retaining bracket  in place and  retighten the bolt.
- Reconnect the positive cable.
- Press the cover for the positive battery terminal into place and  fold down the lid of the plastic cover.
- Connect the negative (ground) cable and  fold down the plastic cover if applicable.
- Be sure that the ventilation hose is securely connected to the battery and  that the other end  of the hose is properly
routed through the ventilation opening in the floor  of the battery compartment (see the illustration).
- Reinstall the retaining bracket  over the battery and  retighten the nuts.
WARNING!
Ventilation hose:
 The battery generates hydrogen gas, which  is flammable and  explosive. The battery is fitted with a  ventilation
hose which  vents hydrogen gas out of the battery compartment through a  ventilation opening in the bottom of this
compartment. If the battery must  be  replaced,  it is essential  that the ventilation hose is properly connected to the
battery and  that it is routed through the ventilation opening provided (see illustration).
 Be sure the ventilation hose is free of debris.
 Only use replacement  batteries equipped with a  ventilation hose. Consult your Volvo retailer.
NOTE:  After the battery has been disconnected or replaced,  lock and  unlock the vehicle with the central locking
system's remote control to reactivate  such features as the power windows, moonroof,  courtesy lighting, etc.
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Replacing bulbs
When replacing bulbs, keep the following points  in mind:
 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 Active Bi -Xenon headlight bulbs contain  trace  amounts of mercury. These bulbs should always be
disposed of by an  authorized Volvo retailer.
 The following bulbs should only be  replaced  by an  authorized Volvo service technician:
- Active Bi -Xenon headlights,
- Courtesy (dome) lighting,
- Reading lights,
- Glove  compartment lights
- Turn  signals and  courtesy lights in the side door mirrors
- High-mounted brake lights
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- Diodes in the rear tail lights
Replacing bulbs at the front of the vehicle
All front  bulbs (except  the optional front  fog lights) are replaced  from  the engine compartment.
WARNING!
Active 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.
Location of the bulbs in the headlight  housing
1. Side marker light
2. Turn  signal
3. Low beam headlight/parking light (halogen headlights)
4. High beam headlight, parking light (Active Bi -Xenon headlights)
Certain  models may have a  plastic tube that may hinder access to the bulbs. This tube can be  broken off and  discarded.
NOTE:  If you encounter  difficulty when changing a  bulb, please contact a  Volvo workshop.
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Replacing bulbs
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Installing the new bulb:
- Press a  new bulb into the holder
- Reinsert the bulb and  holder into place.
- Reinstall the plastic cover.
Parking  light.
(Active Bi -Xenon headlights)
Removing the defective bulb:
- Switch off the headlights and  turn the ignition switch to position 0.
- Remove the plastic cover of the high beam headlight assembly. Pull out the parking light holder.
- Pull the bulb out of the holder.
Installing the new bulb:
- Press a  new bulb into the holder
- Reinsert the bulb and  holder into place.
- Reinstall the plastic cover.
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Replacing bulbs
Turn signal,  driver's side
Removing the defective bulb:
- Switch off the headlights and  turn the ignition switch to position 0.
- Pull out the bulb holder by twisting it counterclockwise.
- Remove the bulb from  the holder by pressing it in and  turning it counterclockwise.
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Installing the new bulb:
- Insert the new bulb into the holder by pressing it in and  turning it clockwise.
- Reinsert the bulb holder in the headlight housing and  twist  it clockwise until it seats  properly.
Turn signal,  passenger's side
- Switch off the headlights and  turn the ignition switch to position 0.
- Remove radiator pipe (1) from  the box.
- Remove filler  pipe screw (2).
- Pull the filler  pipe (3) straight up.
- Remove vent hose (4) from  filler  pipe.
Installing the new bulb:
- Replace the bulb (same procedure as the driver's side bulb).
- Ensure that the seal between the washer fluid reservoir and  the filler  pipe is correctly positioned.
- Press the filler  pipe (3) back into position.
- Press the vent hose (4) into place on the filler  pipe.
- Reinstall and  tighten the filler  pipe screw (2).
- Reinstall the radiator pipe to the box (1).
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Replacing bulbs
Side marker light
- Turn  the lamp holder counterclockwise and  pull it out.
- Pull out the defective bulb and  insert a  new one.
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NOTE: If the message indicating a  burned out bulb remains in the information display after the bulb has been
replaced,  consult an  authorized Volvo retailer or workshop.
Location of bulbs
1. Brake light
2. Parking light (left side)
3. Fog light (one side)
4. Side marker lamp
5. Turn  signal
6. Back up light
High level  brake light
These bulbs are of a  special type. We recommend that you ask your Volvo retailer to replace  this  bulb.
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Replacing bulbs
License plate lights
- Switch off the ignition.
- Loosen  the screws with a  torx screwdriver.
- Carefully pull out the lamp housing.
- Turn  the bulb holder counterclockwise and  pull it out.
- Pull out the defective bulb and  insert a  new one.
- Reinsert the bulb holder into the housing and  turn it clockwise.
- Reinstall the housing and  screw it in place.
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Suspension
Rear suspension
Individual rear wheel suspension with longitudinal support arms,  double link arms  and  track rods.
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.
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Electrical system
BulbsBulbs TypeSocket
High beam H9 65W 
Low beam H11 55W 
Active Bi -Xenon headlight (option) 65WD1S
Front foglights H1 55 
Front foglights (S60 R) H3 55W 
Front/rear parking lights,
front  side marker lights,
rear footwell lighting,
license plate  lighting W5W
W2.1x9.5d
Front/rear turn signals (amber) PY21WBAU15s
Side turn signals WY5WW2.1x9.5d
Brake lights, backup lights,
rear foglight P21W
BA15s
Rear parking light P21/4WBAZ15d
Rear parking light R5WBA15s
Rear side marker light R10WBA15s
License plate  lighting WW5SV8.5
Front footwell lighting,
cargo area lighting C5W
SV8.5
Vanity mirror 1.2WSV5.5
WARNING!
Active 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.
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Turn  signal, rear187
Turn  signals55
Type designations198
U
Uniform  Tire Quality Grading155
, 159
Unlocking the car100
Unlocking the trunk100
Use of Additives107
V
Valet key96
Valet locking50
Vanity mirror85
Vanity mirror bulb, changing189
Vehicle Event Data168
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)199
Vehicle loading153
Vehicle weights201
VIN (Vehicle  Identification Number)199
Volvo and  the environment4
W
W  - Winter117
, 119
Warning symbol  in center  of dashboard45
Warranties168
Washer fluid reservoir173, 176
Washing the car162
Waxing163
Weight  distribution114
Weights201
Windshield washer fluid reservoir176
Windshield wipers56
Winter/Wet driving mode136
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