2010 VOLVO S40 bulb

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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
G020916
All bulbs in the taillight cluster can be replaced
from the trunk. To access the bulb holders:
1. Switch off all lights and turn the key to
position 0.2. Remove the covers 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 bulb holder into place and rein-
stall the cover.
Location of taillight bulbs
G018055
Location of taillight bulbs
Brake light (LED)1
Taillight
Parking light
Fog light (driver's side only)
Turn signal
Back-up light
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.
1The wiring to the LED brake lights is permanently connected to the bulb holder. It should not be removed.

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License plate lighting
G014843
1. Switch off all lights and turn the key to
position 0.
2. Remove the screws with a screw driver.
3. Detach the entire bulb housing and care-
fully pull it out. Turn the connector coun-
terclockwise and pull out the bulb.
4. Replace the defective bulb.
5. Reinstall the connector and turn it clock-
wise.
6. 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.
Trunk lighting
G020915
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.

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231 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 Specifications
Electrical system
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General information
12-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.
Battery
Voltage12 V12 V
Cold start capacity
(CCA)600 AA700 AB
Reserve capacity
(RC)120 min135 min
Capacity (Ah)7080
AModels equipped with the High Performance audio system.BModels 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 car
BulbOutputType
Low beam headlight55WH7
High beam headlight (applies to vehicles with halogen headlights)55WH9
Extra high beam (models with Active Bending Lights only)55WH7

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Electrical system
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.279
BulbOutputType
Brake light, back-up light, rear fog light21WP21W
Turn signal, front/rear21WPY21W
Turn signal, front/rear (models with Active Bending Lights)24WP21/5W
Rear parking light, side marker light5WP21/W5
Footwell lighting, cargo compartment light, license plate lighting5WC5W
Vanity mirror1.2WFestoon
Front parking light, side turn signal5WW5W
Front fog light*35WH8
Glove compartment light3WFestoon
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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283
fluid..................................................... 221
general information............................. 155
Bulbs
headlights........................................... 225
list of................................................... 278
Bulbs, replacing....................................... 225
C
Capacities, fluids..................................... 273
Capacity weight............................... 186, 271
Catalytic converter, three-way................. 280
CD changer.............................................. 255
CD player................................................. 255
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 260
Central locking system - remote key....... 120
Chains...................................................... 189
Changing a wheel.................................... 192
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 47
Child restraint systems.............................. 37
booster cushions.................................. 43
convertible seats.................................. 41
infant seats........................................... 39ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 44
top tether anchors................................ 46
Child safety................................................ 35
booster cushions.................................. 43
child restraint systems.......................... 37
convertible seats.................................. 41
infant seats........................................... 39
Child safety locks....................................131
Climate system
air distribution..................................... 101
air vents................................................ 94
Electronic Climate Control.................... 98
manual climate control......................... 95
passenger compartment filter.............. 92
refrigerant.....................................92, 273
Climate system, general information......... 92
Clock
setting................................................... 83
Coat hanger............................................. 112
Cold weather precautions........................ 139
Compact disc care..................................257
Compass in rearview mirror....................... 78
Conserving electrical current................... 140
Convertible seats....................................... 41Coolant.................................................... 273
changing............................................. 220
checking level of................................. 220
Courtesy lighting...................................... 109
Crash mode............................................... 34
Cruise control............................................ 70
Cup holders.....................................111, 113
Curb weight.....................................186, 271
D
Detachable key blade.............................. 122
Detachable trailer hitch............................ 164
Dimensions.............................................. 270
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag............................................................. 26
Display.......................................................60
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 245
Door mirrors............................................... 79
Driving economically................................ 138
Driving through water..............................139
DSTC, stability system............................ 157

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285
changing bulbs................................... 225
high and low beams............................. 66
high beam flash.................................... 66
Headlight washers..................................... 72
Head restraints, rear seat........................115
High beam flash......................................... 66
High beams................................................ 66
Hoisting the vehicle.................................214
Home safe lighting............................... 66, 84
Hood, opening......................................... 216
I
Ignition switch.......................................... 145
Immobilizer.............................................. 146
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)...................... 120
Indicator and warning symbols............ 53, 55
Infant seats................................................ 39
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 30
Inflation pressure..................................... 179
Inflation pressure, checking..................... 180Inflation pressure table
Canadian models................................ 182
US models.......................................... 181
Information display..............................53, 60
messages in.......................................... 60
Information symbol.................................... 55
Inspection, preparing for......................... 214
Inspection readiness................................ 214
Instrument overview.................................. 50
Instrument panel.................................. 50, 53
Instrument panel lighting........................... 64
Interior lighting......................................... 109
iPodŸ connector (audio system)............. 243
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 44
J
Jacket hanger.......................................... 112
Jump starting........................................... 161
K
Key (ignition switch) positions................. 145
Key blade.........................................122, 126
Keyless drive
location of antennas (pacemaker warn-
ing)...................................................... 127
locking and unlocking the vehicle...... 125
power seat memory............................ 126
starting the engine.............................. 148
Keylock.................................................... 146
Kickdown.................................................152
L
Label information..................................... 268
LATCH (ISOFIX) anchors........................... 44
Lighting panel............................................ 63
Load anchoring eyelets...........................117
Loading the vehicle
roof loads............................................ 165
Locking
from the inside.................................... 129
glove compartment............................. 130
Locking the vehicle.................................. 125