2008 VOLVO S60 service

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
- 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 a trained and qualified 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.
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3. Reconnect the wiring connector.
4. Reinstall the plastic cover.
NOTE
If the vertical aim of your headlights needs to be adjusted for any reason (e.g., towing a trailer for extended periods),
this should be done by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
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Replacing bulbs
High beam headlight
(Halogen headlights)
Removing the defective bulb:
1. Switch off the headlights and turn the ignition switch to position 0.
2. Remove the cover to access the bulb assembly.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull it out.
4. Disconnect the wiring connector by pressing the lock tab out and pulling.
5. Twist the bulb counterclockwise, and pull it out of the holder.
Installing the new bulb:
1. Connect the wiring connector to the new bulb until it clicks into place.
2. Insert the bulb into the headlight housing and turn it until it is securely in place.
3. Press the cover back into place.
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Replacing bulbs
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3. Replace the bulb.
4. Reconnect the cable.
5. Close and secure the side panel.
NOTE
If the message indicating a burned out bulb remains in the information display after the bulb has been replaced, consult
a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
High level brake light
These bulbs are of a special type. We recommend that you ask a trained and qualified Volvo service technician to replace
this bulb.
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Replacing bulbs
License plate lights
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Loosen the screws with a torx screwdriver.
3. Carefully pull out the lamp housing.
4. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and pull it out.
5. Pull out the defective bulb and insert a new one.
6. Reinsert the bulb holder into the housing and turn it clockwise.
7. Reinstall the housing and screw it in place.
Door step courtesy lights
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1. Carefully insert a screwdriver and pry out the lens.
2. Pry out the defective bulb and replace it.
3. Carefully press the lower edge of the lens onto the four tabs and press the upper edge of the lens into place.
NOTE
Other bulbs may be difficult for you to replace yourself. Let a trained and qualified Volvo service technician replace
these bulbs if necessary.
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Fuses
Replacing fuses
If an electrical component fails to function, it is possible that a fuse has blown.
Fuses are located in four different places:
1. Relays/fuse box in the engine compartment
2. Fuse box in the passenger compartment, behind plastic cover
3. Fuse box in the passenger compartment, on the edge of the dashboard
4. Fuse box in the cargo area
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A label on the inside of each cover indicates the amperage and the electrical components that are connected to each fuse.
The easiest way to see if a fuse is blown is to remove it. Pull the fuse straight out. If a fuse is difficult to remove, you will
find a special fuse removal tool (and several extra fuses) in the passenger compartment fuse box on the driver's end of
dashboard. From the side, examine the curved metal wire (see the illustration above) to see if it is broken. If so, put in a
new fuse of the same color and amperage (written on the fuse). Spare fuses are stored in the fuse box in the passenger
compartment. If fuses burn out repeatedly, have the electrical system inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician.
WARNING
Never use metal objects or fuses with higher amperage than those stated on the following pages. Doing so could
seriously damage or overload the vehicle's electrical system.
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Fuses
Relay/Fuse box in the engine compartment
When replacing fuses, be sure to replace a blown fuse with a new one of the same color and amperage (written on the
fuse).
Fuses in the engine compartment
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1The HU- 850 must be connected to an external amplifier.
NOTE
"Alarm!" is displayed when an alarm message is sent. The function is used to warn the driver of a serious accident or
disaster situation.
NOTE
The optional supplementary amplifier (HU-850) may be mounted under the front passenger's seat. If the floor of the
vehicle has become soaked for any reason, do not turn on the radio. This would cause damage to the amplifier.
Contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Low battery voltage
If the level of battery voltage is low, a message will be displayed.
The vehicle's energy conservation function may switch off the audio system. Recharge the battery by starting the
engine.

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NOTE
The transmission oil does not normally need to be changed during the service life of the vehicle. However, it may be
necessary to replace the oil if the vehicle is often driven in areas of sustained temperature extremes (hot or cold), when
towing a trailer over long distances, for prolonged driving in mountainous areas, or if the vehicle is often driven short
distances in temperatures under 40°F (5°C).
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Engine specifications
Charge air cooler (Intercooler)
Turbocharged engines employ a turbo-compressor to force air into the engine inlet manifold and a charge air cooler to
cool the compressed inlet air. The resulting increase in air flow raises pressure in the intake manifold and increases
engine power over that developed by the normally-aspirated engine. The charge air cooler (which resembles a radiator) is
located between the turbo-compressor and inlet manifold.
Fuel system
The engine is equipped with a multiport fuel injection system.
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Bulbs
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
General information
12-volt system with voltage controlled generator. Single wire system in which the chassis and engine block are used as
conductors, grounded on the chassis.
Battery
Voltage: 12 V
Cold start capacity (CCA): 600 A
Reserve capacity (RC): 115 min
Capacity (Ah): 70
If you must replace your battery, be sure to replace it with a battery of the same cold start capacity and reserve capacity
as the original (See the decal on the battery).
Generator
Max. current: 140 A
Starter motor
Power: 1.4 kW
Spark plugs
P/N272313-8 or equivalent
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