2009 VOLVO XC90 bulb

09 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs
09``221 Replacing bulbs in the taillight cluster
G027077
1. Switch off all lights and turn ignition key to
position0.
2. Fold down the lower section of the tailgate,
and fold up the rear section of the cargo
area floor.
3. If the vehicle is equipped with the optional
grocery bag holder, detach the holder's
bands.
4. Remove the corner panel (A in the illustra-
tion above).
5. Open the cover (B) in the side panel by
pulling the tab (C) upward/outward.
6. Loosen the bolts (D).7. Pull the entire tail light housing straight out.
8. Disconnect the wiring.
9. Place the tail light housing on a soft cloth
to avoid scratching the lens.
10. Turn the lamp holder(s) counterclockwise
and pull out.
11. Turn signal, back-up light, brake light
bulbs: Turn the bulb counterclockwise and
remove it.
12. Parking light bulbs: Pull the bulb straight
out.
13. Insert a new bulb.14. Place the lamp holder in the groove and
turn clockwise.
15. Press wiring back into place.
16. Align the tail light housing with the holes for
the retaining bolts and press it into place.
17. Tighten the retaining bolts.
18. Reinsert the side and corner panels.

09 Maintenance and servicingReplacing bulbs
09222
Rear fog light
G027093
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Carefully insert a small screwdriver (see
illustration above).
3. Pry out the lamp housing.
4. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and
remove it.
5. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and
remove it.
6. Insert a new bulb and press the lamp hous-
ing back into place.
Door step courtesy lights
G027079
The door step courtesy lights are located under
the dashboard on the driver's and passenger's
sides.
To replace a bulb:
1. Carefully insert a screwdriver and pry out
the lens.
2. Replace the defective bulb.
3. Reinstall the lens.
Cargo compartment light
G027084
1. Carefully insert a screwdriver and pry out
the lens.
2. Pry out the bulb and replace it.
3. Press the lens back into place.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs
09
223 Vanity mirror lights
G027080
1. Carefully insert a screwdriver and pry out
the lens.
2. Pry out the bulb and replace it.
3. Carefully press the lower edge of lens onto
the four tabs and press the upper edge of
the lens into place.
License plate lights
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1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Loosen the screws with a Torx screw-
driver.
3. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and
pull it out.
4. Pull out the defective bulb and insert a new
one.
5. Reinsert the bulb holder into the housing
and turn it clockwise.
6. Reinstall the housing and screw it 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.

11 SpecificationsElectrical system
11270
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.BatteryBattery
3.2 6-cyl.
V8
Voltage
12 V
12 V
Cold start
capacity
(CCA)
520 A
600 A
Battery
3.2 6-cyl.
V8
Reserve
capacity
(RC)
100 min
120 min
Capacity
(Ah)
60
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).
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.
BulbsBulb
Type
Socket
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

11 Specifications
Electrical system
11
271
Bulb
Type
Socket
Front/rear parking lights, front/rear side marker
lights license plate light, rear footwell lighting
W5W
W2,1x9,5d
Front turn signals
H21W
BAY9s
Rear fog light
P21/4W
BAY9s
Brake lights, backup lights
P21W
BA15s
Rear turn signals
PY21W
BA15s
Vanity mirror lighting
1.2W
SV5.5
Front footwell lighting, cargo area lighting
C5W
SV8.5
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.

12 Index
12274
1, 2, 3 ...12-volt sockets.......................................... 75AA/C (air conditioning)...........................93, 94
ABS.......................................................... 143
Active Bi-Xenon headlights (ABL)........60, 64
Airbag system............................................ 20
Air cleaner................................................ 207
Air conditioning.......................................... 90
Air distribution...................................... 92, 94
Air quality sensor....................................... 93
Air vents..................................................... 92
Alarm........................................................ 125
All Wheel Drive......................................... 142
All Wheel Drive – towing.......................... 150
Anti-lock brake system
warning light......................................... 56
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 143
Ashtray..................................................... 109Audio
system introduction............................ 236
Audio system
Rear seat entertainment (option)........ 253
AUTO (climate control)......................... 94, 95
Automatic transmission........................... 138
Autostart..........................................133, 135
AUX (audio system).................................248
Average speed........................................... 71
AWD......................................................... 142
BBass......................................................... 239
Battery..................................................... 205
maintenance....................................... 214
specifications...................................... 270
Battery – replacing................................... 215
Belt check................................................ 206
Black Box (Vehicle Event Data)............... 202
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 159
Blower (fan)................................................ 95Booster cushion
accessory............................................. 42
integrated.............................................. 47
Brake fluid................................................ 212
Brake system........................................... 143
Bulbs........................................................ 217
Bulbs, replacing....................................... 217
CCapacities, fluids..................................... 265
Capacity weight....................................... 175
Cargo area cover..................................... 115
Cargo grid................................................ 114
Cargo net................................................. 112
Catalytic converter, three-way................. 272
CD Pause................................................. 249
Central locking system - remote control. 119
Changing a wheel.................................... 182
Changing coolant..................................... 206
Charge air cooler..................................... 269
Check Engine warning light....................... 57
Child restraint anchors......................... 43, 45

12 Index
12276
Fuel.......................................................... 128
Fuel filler cap............................................ 131
Fuel filler door
opening manually...............................131
unlocking.............................................. 64
Fuel system.............................................. 269
Fuses.......................................................224GGasoline................................................... 128
Geartronic – manual shifting.................... 139
Generator................................................. 270
Generator warning light............................. 56
Glove compartment................................. 110
Grocery bag holder.................................. 115
Gross vehicle weight (GVW).................... 175HHand brake................................................ 76
Hazard warning flashers............................ 70
Headlights.................................................. 63Headlights, high and low beams............... 66
Heated front seats..................................... 94
High/low beams – replacing....................217
High beam bulb, replacing....................... 222
High beam flash......................................... 66
High beam indicator.................................. 54
Hoisting the car........................................ 205
Home safe lighting..................................... 66
Hood, opening/closing.............................. 77
IImmobilizer (start inhibitor)...................... 118
Indicator and warning symbols.................. 54
indicator light............................................. 56
Infant seats................................................ 37
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 29
Inflation pressure, checking..................... 168
Inflation pressure table
Canadian models................................ 171
Information display.................................... 54
Inspection readiness................................ 203
Instrument overview.................................. 52Instrument panel........................................ 54
Instrument panel lighting........................... 64
Interior lighting......................................... 106
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 43
JJack.........................................................180KKeys......................................................... 118LLabel information..................................... 258
Lighting panel............................................ 63
Load carriers............................................ 156
Locking steering wheel............................ 135
Locking the car........................................ 122
Locks, child safety................................... 124
Long distance trips.................................. 157