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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Electrical system
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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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