
09 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs09
223 Vanity mirror lights
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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.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Fuses 09
228* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Fuses in the passenger compartment on the edge of the dashboard
G032316
The decal shows the positions and amperage of the fuses
Fuses are located inside the access panel on
the edge of the dashboard, on the driver's side.
There are also a number of spare fuses. When
replacing a blown fuse, be sure to replace it
with a new one of the same color and amper-
age (written on the fuse).
NoA
1Blower – climate system30
2Audio amplifier*30
3Power driver's seat*25
NoA
4Power passenger's seat*25
5Driver's door – central lock-
ing, power windows, door
mirror25
6Front passenger's door – cen-
tral locking, power windows,
door mirror25
7–
8Radio, CD player15
NoA
9Volvo Navigation System*,
Sirius satellite radio*, Rear
Seat Entertainment (RSE)*10
10On-board diagnostics, head-
light switch, steering wheel
angle sensor, steering wheel
module5

11 Specifications
Dimensions
11
267
PositionDimensionin. (cm)
ILoad width, floor41.8 in. (106.4 cm)
JWidth74.7 in. (189.8 cm)
KWidth incl. door mirrors83.1 in. (211.2 cm)

11 Specifications
Electrical system
11
276* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
BulbTypeSocket
Front/rear parking lights, front/rear side marker
lights license plate light, rear footwell lightingW5WW2,1x9,5d
Front turn signalsH21WBAY9s
Rear fog lightP21/4WBAY9s
Brake lights, backup lightsP21WBA15s
Rear turn signalsPY21WBA15s
Vanity mirror lighting1.2WSV5.5
Front footwell lighting, cargo area lightingC5WSV8.5
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 technician.

12 Index
12
281
Child restraint anchors......................... 43, 45
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 46
Child safety................................................ 33
Child safety locks....................................126
Climate system.......................................... 90
refrigerant............................................. 90
Clock reset button..................................... 54
Coat hanger............................................. 112
Cold weather precautions........................ 158
Compact disc care
CD care............................................... 257
Convertible seats....................................... 39
Coolant.................................................... 211
changing............................................. 206
Courtesy light........................................... 107
Cup holder
rear seat.............................................. 111
Curb weight............................................. 176
Current fuel consumption.......................... 71D
Defroster
rear window and door mirrors.............. 70
rear window and mirrors....................... 96
windshield............................................. 95
Detachable trailer hitch............................ 156
Dimensions.............................................. 266
Disabling the passenger's side front air-
bag............................................................. 25
Display, instrument panel.......................... 54
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 241
Door mirrors............................................... 81
defroster............................................... 70
Door mirrors, folding.................................. 60
Driving conditions, difficult......................139
Driving economically................................ 138
Driving through water..............................139
E
Economical driving.................................. 138
Electrically operated moonroof.................. 83
Electrical system...................................... 275Emission inspection readiness................ 203
Engine
specifications...................................... 274
starting................................................ 135
Engine oil................................................. 208
specifications...................................... 273
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 202
Flat tires
changing............................................. 180
repairing with tire sealing system....... 184
Fog light..................................................... 56
Fog lights
front*..................................................... 64
Folding door mirrors.................................. 60
Front airbags.................................. 21, 22, 25
Front seat
folding backrest.................................. 100
manually adjusted............................... 100
Front seats
power.................................................. 100
ventilated.............................................. 93
XC90 Executive.................................. 102

12 Index
12
283
L
Label information..................................... 264
Lighting panel............................................ 63
Load carriers............................................ 157
Locking steering wheel............................ 137
Locking the car........................................ 124
Locks, child safety................................... 126
Long distance trips.................................. 158
Low beam headlight.................................. 66
M
Maintenance............................................ 202
Maintenance, periodic............................. 203
Malfunction indicator light......................... 57
Mirrors
door, folding......................................... 60
power door........................................... 81
rearview, auto-dim function.................. 80
Moonroof................................................... 83
MP3 player, connecting........................... 253
Multifilter with air quality sensor................ 94
O
OBD II...................................................... 203
Occupant safety........................................ 16
Oil quality................................................. 208
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)...... 203
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 278
Owner maintenance................................. 203
P
Paint - color code....................................198
Panel lighting, instrument.......................... 64
Park assist.......................................149, 150
Parking brake............................................. 76
warning symbol.................................... 56
Parking lights............................................. 63
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 25
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 203
Permissible axle weight........................... 176
Polishing.................................................. 195
Power moonroof........................................ 83
Power seat............................................... 100Power steering fluid................................. 212
R
Radiator................................................... 207
Radio functions........................................ 241
HD digital radio................................... 246
Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 68
Rear seat entertainment..........................259
Rear suspension...................................... 272
Rearview mirror with compass.................. 80
Rear window defroster.............................. 70
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 46
Recirculation.............................................. 95
REDUCE SPEED........................................ 58
Refrigerant (A/C system)............................ 90
Refrigerator (XC90 Executive).................. 113
Registering child restraints........................ 46
Remote key.............................................. 121
replacing the battery........................... 123
Reporting safety defects
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16

12 Index
12
285
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...................177
Unlocking fuel filler door............................ 64
Unlocking the car..................................... 124
Unpaved roads, driving on...................... 139
V
V8 engine and trailer towing....................155
Vanity mirror............................................ 108
Vehicle dimensions.................................. 266
Vehicle Event Data............................. 11, 202
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)......... 265
Vehicle loading........................................ 176
Vehicle weights........................................ 268
Ventilated seats......................................... 93
Volvo Inflatable Curtain.............................. 29
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 278
W
Warning symbol......................................... 54
Warning symbol in center of dashboard.... 54
Warranties................................................ 202
Washer fluid reservoir......................207, 211
Washing the vehicle................................. 194
Water, driving through............................. 139
Waxing..................................................... 195
Weights.................................................... 268
Wheels.....................................................166
storing................................................. 167
Windshield
IR coating............................................. 69
Windshield washer fluid reservoir............211
Windshield wipers.................................... 213
Winter/Wet driving mode......................... 158
Wipers...................................................... 213
W – Winter............................................... 141