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initial position by hand.
When changing lanes 
The driver can automatically flash the turn signals 3 times by: 
l     Moving the turn signal lever up or down to position 1 and releasing it. \
l     Moving the lever up or down to position 2 and immediately back to its or\
iginal position.
NOTE: 
l     This automatic flashing sequence can be interrupted by immediately movin\
g the lever in the opposite 
direction. 
l     If the turn signal indicator flashes faster than normal, check for a bur\
ned-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 55) pull the turn signal lever toward the steering 
wheel (position 4) to toggle between high and low beams (this also ap\
plies 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 o\
n 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 stee\
ring 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 Vo\
lvo retailer. 
1. Factory setting 
pg. 59 Instruments and controls 
Right-side steering wheel lever 
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NOTE: After the battery has been disconnected or replaced, lock and unlock th\
e vehicle with the central 
locking system's remote control to reactivate such features as the power\
 windows, moonroof, courtesy 
lighting, etc. 
WARNING! 
Ventilation hose: 
l     The battery generates hydrogen gas, which is flammable and explosive. Th\
e 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 replac\
ed, it is essential that the 
ventilation hose is properly connected to the battery and that it is rou\
ted through the ventilation 
opening provided (see illustration). 
l     Be sure the ventilation hose is free of debris. 
l     Only use replacement batteries equipped with a ventilation hose. Consult\
 your Volvo retailer. 
pg. 194 Maintenance 
Replacing bulbs 
When replacing bulbs, keep the following points in mind: 
l     Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fingers. Grease and oils from y\
our fingers vaporize in the 
heat and will leave a deposit on the reflector, which will damage it. 
l     The optional Active Bi-Xenon headlight bulbs contain trace amounts of me\
rcury. These bulbs should 
always be disposed of by an authorized Volvo retailer. 
l     The following bulbs should only be replaced by a trained and qualified V\
olvo 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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Replacing high/low beams/turn signal/parking light bulbs 
The entire lamp housing must be lifted out when replacing these bulbs. 
To lift out the lamp housing: 
- Switch off the ignition. 
- Open the hood. 
- Pull up the retaining pins (see the illustration above). 
- Lift out the lamp housing. 
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. 
pg. 195 Maintenance 
Replacing bulbs 
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Location of the bulbs in the headlight housing 
- Low beam headlight/Active Bi-Xenon headlight (option) 
- High beam headlight 
- Turn signal 
- Parking light 
- Side marker light 
Replacing the low beam bulb 
(Halogen headlights) 
- Remove the plastic cover over the bulb (1) by turning it countercloc\
kwise. 
- Pull the connector from the lamp housing (2). 
- Loosen the bulb's retaining spring by first moving it to the right and\
 then moving it out of the way. 
- Pull out the bulb from the holder. 
- Insert the new bulb (without touching the glass) in the holder. 
- Move the retaining spring up and push it slightly to the left until it\
 seats properly. 
- Press the bulb holder into place on the headlight housing. 
- Reinstall the plastic cap. The letters "HAUT" on the cap must be upwar\
d. 
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Replacing the turn signal bulb 
- Turn the lamp holder approximately 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pull \
it out of the headlight housing. 
- Press in the bulb slightly and pull it out of the holder. 
- Align the guide lugs on the side of the base of the new bulb in the gr\
ooves in the holder. Press it in and 
turn it slightly clockwise. 
- Press the lamp holder into the place in the headlight housing and turn\
 it approximately 1/4 turn 
clockwise. 
Front fog lights 
Avoid touching the glass on the bulb 
with your fingers. 
- Switch off the ignition. 
- Turn the bulb holder slightly counterclockwise to release it. 
- Replace the bulb. The shape of the foot of the bulb corresponds to the\
 shape of the bulb holder. 
- Reinstall the bulb holder by turning it slightly clockwise. The side o\
f the holder marked "TOP" should 
face upward. 
pg. 198 Maintenance 
Replacing bulbs 
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Location of tail light bulbs 
1. Parking light 
2. Turn signal 
3. Back-up light 
4. Parking light 
5. Brake light
NOTE: If the message indicating a burned out bulb remains in the information \
display after a bulb has 
been replaced, consult an authorized Volvo retailer or workshop. 
Replacing bulbs in the tail light cluster 
- Switch off all lights and turn ignition key to position 0. 
- Fold down the lower section of the tailgate, and fold up the rear sect\
ion of the cargo area floor. 
- If the vehicle is equipped with the optional grocery bag holder, detac\
h the holder's bands. 
- Remove the corner panel (A in the illustration above). 
- Open the cover (B) in the side panel by pulling the tab (C) upward\
/outward. 
- Loosen the bolts (D). 
- Pull the entire tail light housing straight out. 
- Disconnect the wiring. 
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- Place the tail light housing on a soft cloth to avoid scratching the l\
ens. 
- Turn the lamp holder(s) counterclockwise and pull out. 
- Turn signal, back-up light, brake light bulbs: Turn the bulb countercl\
ockwise and remove it. 
- Parking light bulbs: Pull the bulb straight out. 
- Insert a new bulb. 
- Place the lamp holder in the groove and turn clockwise. 
- Press wiring back into place. 
- Align the tail light housing with the holes for the retaining bolts an\
d press it into place. 
- Tighten the retaining bolts. 
- Reinsert the side and corner panels. 
pg. 199 Maintenance 
Replacing bulbs 
Rear fog light 
- Switch off the ignition. 
- Carefully insert a small screwdriver (see illustration above). 
- Pry out the lamp housing. 
- Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it. 
- Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it. 
- Insert a new bulb and press the lamp housing back into place. 
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Dimensions 
Length188.9 in (479.8 cm)
Width  74.7 in (189.8 cm)
Height 70.2 in (178.4 cm)
Wheelbase 112.6 in (285.7 cm)
Front track 64.3 in (163.4 cm)
Rear track 63.9 (162.4 cm)
Turning 
circle  39-40 ft. (11.9-12.3 
m) 
Cargo capacity 
With optional 3rd row of seats folded down: 
5-seat: 41.6 cu. ft (1178 liters) 
7-seat: 43.3 cu. ft (1225 liters) 
Behind 1st row of seats, with 2nd (and optional 3rd) row of seats fold\
ed down: 
5-seat: 84.9 cu. ft (2403 liters) 
7-seat: 85.1 cu. ft (2410 liters) 
Behind 1st row of seats, with front passenger seat, 2nd row (and option\
al 3rd row) of seats folded down: 
5-seat: 92.0 cu. ft (2606 liters) 
7-seat: 93.2 cu. ft (2640 liters) 
pg. 211 Specifications 
Bulbs 
High beam  H7 65W-
Low beam  H11 
55W -
Active Bi-Xenon low beam (option) D1S 35W 
Active Bi-Xenon high beam (option)  H9 65W 
Front fog lights  H1 55W 
Front/rear parking lights, front/rear side marker lights license plate l\
ight, rear 
footwell lighting W5W 
W2,1x9,5d
Front turn signals  H21W BAY9s
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