03 Your driving environment
Lighting
03
93
NOTE
The rear fog light is considerably brighter
than the normal tail lights and should be
used only when conditions such as fog, rain,
snow, smoke or dust reduce visibility for
other vehicles to less than 500 ft.
(150 meters).
Hazard warning flashers
Location of the hazard warning flasher button
The hazard warning flasher should be used to
indicate that the vehicle has become a traffic
hazard.
To activate the flashers, press the button
in the center dash. Press the button again
to turn off the flashers.
NOTE
•Regulations regarding the use of the
hazard warning flasher may vary,
depending on where you live.
•The hazard warning flashers will be acti-
vated automatically if an airbag
deploys.
Turn signals
Turn signals
When changing lanes
The driver can automatically flash the turn
signals 3 times by moving the turn signal lever
up or down to the first position and releasing it.
When turning
Move the lever as far up or down as possi-
ble to start the turn signals. The turn signals will
be cancelled automatically by the movement of
the steering wheel, or the lever can be returned
to its initial position by hand.
NOTE
•This automatic flashing sequence can
be interrupted by immediately moving
the lever in the opposite direction.
•If the turn signal indicator flashes faster
than normal, check for a burned-out
turn signal bulb.
06 Maintenance and specifications
Replacing bulbs
06
222* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Introduction
All bulb specifications are listed on page 228.
The following bulbs should only be replaced by
a trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian:
•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 Bending Lights and LED bulbs
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.
WARNING
•Active Bending Lights* – due to the high
voltage used by these headlights, these
bulbs should only be replaced by a
trained and qualified Volvo service tech-
nician.
•Turn off the lights and remove the
remote key from the ignition before
changing any bulbs.
Headlight housing
WARNING
•The engine should not be running when
changing bulbs.
•When changing in the headlight hous-
ing, if the engine has been running just
prior to replacing bulbs, please be
aware that components in the engine
compartment will be hot.
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 fin-
gers. Grease and oils from your fingers
vaporize in the heat and will leave a deposit
on the reflector, which will damage it.
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Replacing bulbs
06
226
5. Press the bulb holder into the socket and
press until it clicks into place.
6. Press the cover until it clicks into position.
Front fog lights
G021753
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 pro-
file 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.
Location of taillight bulbs
G021755
Taillight lens, right side
Parking lights (LED)
Turn signals
Side maker lights (LED)
Brake lights
Rear fog light (driver’s side only)
Backup light
NOTE
If an error message remains in the display
after a faulty bulb has been replaced, con-
tact an authorized Volvo workshop.
G015418
Taillight bulb holder, right side
Turn signal
Brake lights
Rear fog light (driver’s side only)
Backup light
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Replacing bulbs
06
228
Trunk lighting
G021758
NOTE
Before starting to replace a bulb, see
page 222.
The trunk lighting is located on opposite sides
of the trunk.
1. Insert a screwdriver and gently turn so that
the bulb housing comes loose.
2. Replace the bulb.
3. Check that the bulb illuminates and press
it back into the bulb housing.
Vanity mirror lighting
Removing the mirror glass
G021759
1. Insert a screwdriver underneath the lower
edge, in the center, turn and carefully pry
up the lug on the edge.
2. Insert the screwdriver underneath the edge
on the left and right sides (by the black
rubber sections), and pry carefully so that
the glass comes loose in the lower edge.
3. Carefully detach and lift aside the entire
mirror glass and cover.
4. Replace the bulb.
Reinstalling the mirror glass1. Press the three lugs at top edge of the mir-
ror glass back into position.2. Press the three lower lugs back into posi-
tion.
Specification, bulbs
Lighting
functionOutput/volt-
age (W)Bulb
Active Bend-
ing Lights
(extra high
beam)55H7
Low beam
(halogen)55H7
High beam
(halogen)65H9
Rear fog light21P21W
Brake lights21P21W
Backup lights21P21W
Rear turn sig-
nals21PY21W
Front turn sig-
nals21H21W
Front fog
lights35H8
07 Index
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284
Emergency starting.................................. 109
Emergency towing...........................209, 210
Emission inspection readiness................ 215
Engine
overheating........................................... 76
specifications...................................... 276
starting................................................ 107
switching off....................................... 109
Engine compartment overview................217
Engine oil
checking............................................. 218
low pressure warning light.............. 75, 76
specifications...................................... 276
volumes.............................................. 277
Environment............................................... 11
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 204
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 214
Fluid specifications.................................. 278
Fog lights
front...................................................... 75
front/rear............................................... 92
Four C (active chassis system)................158Front airbags.............................................. 20
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 24, 25
Front fog lights..................................... 75, 92
Front park assist.............................. 182, 184
Front seats..................................... 82, 84, 87
heated................................................. 129
lumbar support (S80 Executive only).... 87
massage function (S80 Executive only) 87
moving passenger's seat (S80 Execu-
tive only)................................................ 88
Fuel filler cap........................................... 202
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 202
Fuel level warning light.............................. 75
Fuel requirements............................ 200, 201
Fuel tank volume.....................................278
Fuses............................... 235, 236, 239, 242G
Gasoline requirements............................. 201
Gas tank volume...................................... 278
Gauges...................................................... 73
Geartronic................................................ 112Geartronic automatic transmission.. 111, 112
Generator warning light............................. 76
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 252
Grocery bag holder.................................. 205
Gross vehicle weight...............................252
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 93
HD digital radio........................................ 138
Headlights
Active Bending Lights........................... 91
changing bulbs...........................223, 224
high/low beams.................................... 90
high beam flash.................................... 90
Headlight washers..................................... 97
Heartbeat sensor (alarm system).........55, 56
Heated front seats................................... 129
Heated oxygen sensors........................... 203
Heated rear seats.................................... 129
High beams................................................ 90
indicator light........................................ 75
Hoisting the vehicle.................................215
Home safe lighting..................................... 94
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286
retractable........................................... 100
vanity.................................................. 191
Moonroof................................................. 102
Motor oil
checking............................................. 218
specifications...................................... 276
volumes.............................................. 277
O
Occupant safety........................................ 14
Occupant weight sensor...................... 24, 25
Octane recommendations.......................201
Odometer, trip........................................... 78
Oil
specifications...................................... 276
volumes.............................................. 277
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 280
Overhead courtesy lighting........................ 94
Overheating, engine................................... 76
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 203
P
Paint, touching up.................................... 269
Park assist.......................................182, 184
Parking brake
electric, applying/releasing................. 116
warning light......................................... 76
Parking lights............................................. 91
changing bulbs................................... 225
Personal Car Communicator, unique func-
tions........................................................... 55
Polishing.................................................. 267
Power front seat
memory function................................... 83
with keyless drive................................. 84
Power mirrors.......................................... 100
defroster............................................. 101
Power moonroof...................................... 102
Power steering
fluid..................................................... 221
speed-dependent............................... 158
Power steering fluid................................. 278
Power windows......................................... 98
laminated glass..................................... 99
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 18PROPOSITION 65 WARN-
ING..................................... 11, 109, 234, 279
R
Radio
Sirius satellite radio............................141
Radio functions........................................ 135
HD digital radio................................... 138
Rain sensor................................................ 96
READ button............................................ 124
Rear fog light............................................. 92
Rear park assist............................... 182, 184
Rear seats
folding................................................... 85
heated................................................. 129
Rearview mirror
auto-dim function............................... 101
compass............................................. 155
Rear window defroster............................101
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 45
Refrigerant............................................... 278
Refrigerator (S80 Executive only)............ 192