2009 VOLVO V50 bulb

09 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs
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6. Insert a new bulb by turning it clockwise
(the profile on the bulb holder will corre-
spond with the profile in the base of the
bulb).
7.
Reinsert the bulb holder. The mark TOP
should be upward.Removing the taillight bulb holder
G019166
All bulbs in the taillight cluster can be replaced
from the cargo area. To access the bulb hold-
ers:
1. Switch off all lights and turn the key to
position0.2. Remove the covers (A or B) in the left/right
panels to access the bulb holders.
3. Disconnect the wiring connector from the
affected bulb holder.
4. Press the catches together and pull out the
bulb holder.
5. Replace the defective bulb.
6. Press the wiring connector back into posi-
tion.
7. Press the bulb holder into place and rein-
stall the cover.
Location of taillight bulbs
G018058
Location of taillight bulbs
Brake light (LED)
1
TaillightParking lightTurn signal
1The wiring to the LED brake lights is permanently connected to the bulb holder. It should not be removed.

09 Maintenance and servicingReplacing bulbs
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Back-up lightFog light (driver's side only)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 lightThese bulbs should only be replaced by a
trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
License plate lighting
G014849
1. Switch off all lights and turn the key to
position0.
2. Remove the screws with a screw driver.
3. Detach the lens (bulb housing) carefully.
4. Replace the defective bulb.
5. Reinstall the entire bulb housing and screw
it into place.
Footwell lighting
G020795
The footwell lighting is located under the dash-
board on the driver's and passenger's sides.
To replace a bulb:
1. Insert a screwdriver under the edge of the
lens. Turn the screwdriver gently to detach
the lens.
2. Remove the defective bulb.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Press the lens back into place.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs
09
229 Cargo area lighting
G014852
1. Insert a screwdriver and turn it gently to
detach the bulb housing.
2. Remove the defective bulb.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Press the bulb housing back into place.
Vanity mirror lighting
G020253
1. Insert a screwdriver under the center of the
lower edge of the mirror, turn it, and care-
fully pry up the lugs at the edge.
2. Move the screwdriver under the edge on
the left and right-hand sides (near the black
rubber sections) and pry carefully to
release the lower edge of the mirror.
3. Pry carefully and lift out the entire mirror
and the cover.
4. Remove the defective bulb and replace it
with a new one.
5. To reinstall the mirror, begin by pressing
the three lugs at the upper edge of the mir-
ror back into place.6. Press the three lower lugs back into place.

11 SpecificationsElectrical system
11272
General information12-volt system with voltage controlled gener-
ator. Single wire system in which the chassis
and engine block are used as conductors,
grounded on the chassis.BatteryVoltage
12 V
12 V
Cold start
capacity
(CCA)
600 A
A
700 A
B
Reserve
capacity
(RC)
120 min
135 min
Capacity
(Ah)
70
80
AModels equipped with the High Performance audio systemBModels equipped with the Premium Sound audio system,
the Volvo Navigation System and/or keyless drive
If the battery must be replaced, replace it with
one with the same cold start capacity and
reserve capacity as the original (see the decal
on the battery).
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Bulbs used in the carBulb
Output
Type
Low beam headlight
55W
H7
High beam headlight (applies to vehicles with halogen headlights)
55W
H9

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Electrical system
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Bulb
Output
Type
Extra high beam (models with Active Bi-Xenon
Ÿ headlights only)
55W
H7
Brake light, back-up light, rear fog light
21W
P21W
Turn signal, front/rear (applies to models with halogen headlights)
21W
PY21W
Turn signal, front/rear (models with Active Bi-Xenon
Ÿ headlights)
24W
P21/5W
Rear parking light, side marker light
5W
P21/W5
Footwell lighting, cargo compartment light, license plate lighting
5W
C5W
Vanity mirror
1.2W
Festoon
Front parking light, side turn signal
5W
W5W
Front fog light (option)
35W
H8
Glove compartment light
3W
Festoon
NOTE
For information regarding any other bulbs
not mentioned in this section, please con-
tact your Volvo retailer or a trained and
authorized Volvo service technician.

12 Index
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277
fluid.....................................................219
general information............................. 153
Bulbs
headlights........................................... 223
list of................................................... 272
Bulbs, replacing....................................... 223
CCapacities, fluids..................................... 267
Capacity weight............................... 183, 265
Cargo area
steel grid............................................. 113
Cargo area cover..................................... 113
Cargo area net................................. 114, 115
Catalytic converter, three-way................. 274
CD changer.............................................. 249
CD player................................................. 249
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 254
Central locking system - remote control. 118
Chains...................................................... 186
Changing a wheel.................................... 190
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 45Child restraint systems.............................. 36
booster cushions.................................. 41
convertible seats.................................. 39
infant seats........................................... 37
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 42
top tether anchors................................ 44
Child safety................................................ 34
booster cushions.................................. 41
child restraint systems.......................... 36
convertible seats.................................. 39
infant seats........................................... 37
Child safety locks....................................129
Climate system
air distribution....................................... 99
air vents................................................ 92
Electronic Climate Control.................... 96
manual climate control......................... 93
passenger compartment filter.............. 90
refrigerant.....................................90, 267
Climate system, general information......... 90
Clock
setting...................................................82
Coat hanger............................................. 108
Cold weather precautions........................ 137
Compact disc care..................................251
Compass in rearview mirror....................... 77Conserving electrical current................... 138
Convertible seats....................................... 39
Coolant.................................................... 267
changing............................................. 218
checking level of................................. 218
Courtesy lighting...................................... 105
Crash mode............................................... 33
Cruise control............................................ 68
Cup holders.....................................107, 109
Curb weight.....................................183, 265
DDetachable key blade.............................. 120
Detachable trailer hitch............................ 162
Dimensions.............................................. 264
Disabling the passenger's side front air-
bag............................................................. 26
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag............................................................. 26
Display....................................................... 58
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 243
Door mirrors............................................... 78

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279
HHand brake (parking brake)....................... 74
Hands-free connection (cell phone) (Cell
phone, hands-free connection)................ 254
Hazard warning flashers............................ 73
Headlights.................................................. 61
Active Bi-Xenon (option)....................... 61
changing bulbs................................... 223
high and low beams............................. 64
high beam flash.................................... 64
Headlight washers..................................... 70
Head restraints, rear seat........................111
High beam flash......................................... 64
High beams................................................ 64
Home safe lighting............................... 64, 83
Hood, opening......................................... 214IIgnition switch.......................................... 143
Immobilizer.............................................. 144
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)...................... 118
Indicator and warning symbols............ 51, 53Infant seats................................................ 37
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 30
Inflation pressure..................................... 176
Inflation pressure, checking..................... 177
Inflation pressure table
Canadian models................................ 179
US models.......................................... 178
Information display..............................51, 58
messages in.......................................... 58
Information symbol.................................... 53
Inspection, preparing for......................... 212
Inspection readiness................................ 212
Instrument overview.................................. 48
Instrument panel.................................. 48, 51
Instrument panel lighting........................... 62
Interior lighting......................................... 105
iPOD connector (audio system)...............241
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 42
JJacket hanger.......................................... 108
Jump starting........................................... 159
KKey blade.........................................120, 124
Keyless drive
location of antennas (pacemaker warn-
ing)...................................................... 125
locking and unlocking the vehicle...... 123
power seat memory............................ 124
starting the engine.............................. 146
Keylock.................................................... 144
Kickdown.................................................150LLabel information..................................... 262
LATCH (ISOFIX) anchors........................... 42
Lighting panel............................................ 61
Load anchoring eyelets........................... 115
Loading the vehicle
roof loads............................................ 163
Locking
from the inside.................................... 127
glove compartment............................. 127
Locking the vehicle.................................. 123
Locks, child safety................................... 129