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09 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs09
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.227
6. Lift out the headlight housing and place it
on a soft surface to avoid scratching the
lens.
CAUTION
When disconnecting the connector, pull on
the connector itself and not on the wiring.
After the defective bulb has been replaced,
reinsert the housing in the reverse order. Check
that the retaining pin is correctly inserted.
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.
Low beam bulb
Cover with retaining clamps
1. Open the hood and remove the headlight
housing (see page 226 for instructions).
2. Release the retaining clamps on the cover
and remove it.
3. Release the bulb's retaining spring holding
the bulb in place by pressing it first to the
left to release it and then moving it outward
and downward.
4. Pull out the bulb.
Low beam bulb
Installing a new bulb1. Insert the new bulb. It can only be installed
in one position.
2. Press the retaining spring inward and
upward and slightly to the right until it
snaps into place.
3. Press the wiring connector onto the bulb.
4. Put the plastic cover in place.
5. Press the retaining clamps back into place.
6. Reinstall the headlight housing (see
page 226).
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11 Specifications
Electrical system
11
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.277 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 V
Cold start capacity (CCA)700 AA
Reserve capacity (RC)135 min
Capacity (Ah)80
AModels 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 headlights (models with halogen headlights)55WH7
High beam headlights (models with halogen headlights)65WH9
High beam headlights (models with Active Bending Lights* only)55WH7
Back-up lights, rear fog light21WP21W
Front turn signals24WPY24WSW
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12 Index
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286
Electronic Climate Control
air distribution table.............................. 94
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)............... 91
Emergency brake..................................... 156
Emergency locking retractor...................... 39
Emergency starting.................................. 162
Emergency towing................................... 159
Emission inspection readiness................ 215
Engine
specifications...................................... 275
starting................................................ 147
starting with keyless drive.................. 149
Engine compartment overview................218
Engine oil................................................. 219
changing............................................. 219
checking............................................. 219
specifications...................................... 274
volumes.............................................. 273
Environment............................................... 14
Equalizer, audio system........................... 247
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 118F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 214
Flat tires
changing..................................... 192, 199
repairing with tire sealing system....... 194
Fluids and oils.......................................... 273
FM1/FM2 menu....................................... 248
Fog lights
front...................................................... 65
rear........................................................ 65
Front airbags.............................................. 24
disconnecting passenger’s side airbag 28
Front fog lights........................................... 65
Front seats................................................. 98
accessing the rear seat........................ 98
adjusting the head restraints.............. 104
manually operated................................ 98
power.................................................. 102
Fuel filler door
opening manually................................. 66
unlocking.............................................. 66
Fuel gauge................................................. 54
Fuel requirements.................................... 143
Fuel tank volume.....................................273Fuses, replacing......................................233
G
Gasoline requirements............................. 143
Geartronic................................................ 151
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 185
Glove compartment................................. 114
locking................................................ 133
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)............186, 271
H
Hand brake (parking brake)..................... 156
Hazard warning flashers............................ 75
HD digital radio........................................ 250
Headlights.................................................. 64
Active Bending Lights........................... 64
changing bulbs................................... 226
high and low beams............................. 67
high beam flash.................................... 67
Headlight washers..................................... 73
High beam flash......................................... 67