2008 VOLVO V70 headlight bulb

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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4. Lift out the housing and place it on a soft surface to avoid scratching the lens.
5. Replace the defective bulb(s), see page 234
.
Reinserting the headlight housing
1. Plug in the connector until it clicks into place.
2. Reinstall the headlight housing and locking pins. Check that they are correctly inserted. The headlight housing must
be properly inserted and secured in place before the lighting is switched on or the remote key is inserted into the
ignition slot.
3. Check that the lights function properly.
Removing the cover to access the headlights and parking lights
NOTE
Before starting to replace a bulb, see page 228
.
1. Open the retaining clamp by pressing it to the side.
2. Press down the clips on the upper edge of the cover and remove it.
Reinstall the cover in the reverse order.
Low beam, halogen
1. Remove the headlight housing from the vehicle (see the instructions on page 228.
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs.
3. Detach the bulb by pressing the upper section of the retaining spring downward and to the side.
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4. Unplug the connector from the bulb.
5. Replace the bulb and reinsert it into the headlight housing.
6. Put the cover back into position and reinstall the headlight housing.
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Replacing bulbs
High beam, Halogen
1. Remove the headlight housing from the vehicle (see the instructions on page 228).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see page 229
).
3. Pull the bulb holder out of the headlight housing.
4. Pull the defective bulb out of the socket.
5. Press the new bulb into the socket until it snaps into place. It can only be secured in one position.
6. Return the bulb holder into position in the headlight housing.
7. Put the cover back into position and reinstall the headlight housing.
Extra high beam
1
1. Remove the headlight housing from the vehicle (see the instructions on page 228).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see page 229
).
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3. Remove the bulb by pressing the holder downward.
4. Remove the connector from the bulb.
5. Insert a new bulb in the connector until it snaps in place. It can only be inserted in one way.
6. Return the bulb holder into position in the headlight housing.
7. Put the cover back into position and reinstall the headlight housing.
1Models with optional Active Bi - Xenon® headlights only.
Parking lights
1. Remove the headlight housing from the vehicle (see the instructions on page 228.
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see page 229
.
3. To access the bulb, first remove the high beam bulb
4. Pull the wire to withdraw the bulb holder.
5. Remove the burned out bulb and install a new one. It can only be secured in one position.
6. Press the bulb holder into the socket and press until it clicks into place.
7. Put the cover back into position and reinstall the headlight housing.
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Replacing bulbs
Turn signals
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1. Remove the headlight housing from the vehicle (see the instructions on page 228).
2. Remove the round cover by pulling the tab until the cover comes off.
3. Pull out the holder to access the bulb.
4. Remove the burned out bulb by pressing it in slightly and turning out before pulling it out. Press a new bulb into the
socket.
5. Press the bulb holder into the socket and press until it clicks into place.
6. Press the cover until it clicks into position.
7. Reinstall the headlight housing.
Side marker lights
NOTE
Before starting to replace a bulb, see page 228
.
1. Remove the headlight housing from the vehicle (see the instructions on page 228
).
2. Remove the round cover.
3. Pull the wire to withdraw the bulb holder.
4. Pull out the burned out bulb and install a new one. It can only be secured in one position.
5. Press the bulb holder into the socket and press until it clicks into place.
6. Press the cover until it clicks into position.
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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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