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marks. For capacities and recommended fluid grade, see page 279.
WARNING
If a problem should occur in the power steering system or if the vehicle has no electrical current and must be towed,
it is still possible to steer the vehicle. However, keep in mind that greater effort will be required to turn the steering
wheel.
CAUTION
Keep the area around the power steering fluid reservoir clean when checking.
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Replacing bulbs
Introduction
All bulb specifications are listed on page 234
. The following bulbs should only be replaced by a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician:
Dome lighting
Reading lights
Glove compartment lighting
Turn signals in the door mirror
Approach lighting in the door mirror
Brake/fog/taillights
Rear side parking lights
Active Bi -Xenon® and LED bulbs
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.
Turn off the lights and remove the remote key from the ignition before changing any bulbs.
Headlight housing
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The entire headlight housing must be lifted out when replacing all front bulbs (except for the fog lights).
CAUTION
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.
NOTE
Always switch off the ignition before starting to replace a bulb.
The optional Bi -Xenon® headlight bulbs contain trace amounts of mercury. These bulbs should always be
disposed of by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Removing the headlight housing
1. Switch off the ignition by pressing quickly on the START/STOP ENGINE button and remove the remote key from
the ignition slot
1.
2. (Upper illustration)
Withdraw the headlight housing's locking pins.
Pull the headlight housing straight out.
3. (Lower illustration)
Unplug the wiring connector by holding down the clip with your thumb.
Pull out the connector with the other hand.
CAUTION
Pull the connector, not the wiring.
1Does not apply to vehicles with the optional keyless drive.
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232 06 Maintenance and specifications
Replacing bulbs
Fog lights
1. Remove the cover by pressing in the clips and pulling straight out.
2. Unscrew the fog light housing screw and pull it out.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it.
4. Install a new bulb by turning clockwise.
5. Press the bulb into the holder. (The profile of the bulb holder corresponds to the profile of the foot of the bulb.)
6. Reinstall the bulb holder. The TOP mark on the bulb holder must always be upward.
7. Put the cover back into place.
Taillight housing, turn signal
The bulbs in the taillight cluster are replaced from inside the cargo area (not the LED functions).
NOTE
Before starting to replace a bulb, see page 228
.
1. Open the panel.
2. Remove the insulation by pulling straight out.
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3. Remove the entire bulb unit by turning its handle counterclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
Replace the bulb in the reverse order.
Location of taillight bulbs
Parking/brake lights (LED)
Side maker lights (LED)
Turn signal
Reflector
Rear fog light (driver's side only)
Backup light
Brake lights (LED)
High-mounted brake lights (LED)
NOTE
If an error message remains in the display after a faulty bulb has been replaced, contact an authorized Volvo
workshop.
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Replacing bulbs
License plate lighting
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Automatic transmission
Geartronic113
general description112- 113
oil279
shiftlock override113
Axle weight 256
B
Battery
changing 238-239
maintenance238
remote control, replacing60
specifications280
warning symbols237
Black box 6, 220
Blind Spot Information System(BLIS)182-184
Blinkers (turn signals)93
Booster cushion, integrated45-47
Booster cushions41
Brake lights91
emergency brake lights91
Brake system
checking fluid level 227
emergency brake assistance116
fluid279
general information115
Hill Descent Control117, 118
warning light77
Bulbs
cargo area lighting 233
fog lights232
footwell lighting233
headlights228- 230
introduction228
license plate lights233
side marker lights231
specifications234
taillight232
vanity mirror234
C
Capacity weight 256
Cargo area
changing bulbs 23
cover209
floor rails205
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F
Federal Clean Air Act220
Floor rails205
Fluid specifications279
Fog lights
front 76
front, changing bulbs232
front/rear91, 92
Four C (active chassis system) 155
Front airbags19-21
disconnecting passenger's side airbag22- 24
Front fog lights76, 91
changing bulbs232
Front park assist 178-180
Front seats84
heated131
Fuel filler cap 200
Fuel filler door
opening automatically 198
opening manually199
Fuel level warning light 76
Fuel requirements196-197
Fuel tank volume279
Fuses240-244
G
Gas tank volume279
Gasoline requirements197
Gauges74
Geartronic automatic transmission113
General warnings7
Generator warning light77
Glossary of tire terminology255
Glove compartment, locking65
Grocery bag holder207
Gross vehicle weight256
H
Hazard warning flashers92
Headlight washers97
Headlights
active bi-xenon® lights 90
changing bulbs229- 230
high beam flash90
high/low beams90
switch90
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