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02 Instruments and controls
Left-side steering wheel lever
02
67 Lever positions
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Turn signals, lane change position
Turn signals, position for normal turns
High beam flash
Toggle between high and low beams,
Home Safe lighting
Turn signals
When turning
Move the lever as far up or down as pos-
sible (to position 2) 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.
When changing lanesThe driver can automatically flash the turn sig-
nals 3 times by:
•Moving the turn signal lever up or down to
position 1 and releasing it.
•Moving the lever up or down to position 2
and immediately back to its original posi-
tion.
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.
High/low beam headlights
Continuous high beams1.
Turn the ignition key to position II.
2.
With the light switch (1) in position
,
see page 64, pull the turn signal lever
toward the steering wheel (position 4) to
toggle between high and low beams.
High beam flash1.
Turn the ignition key to position II.
2. Pull the turn signal lever to position 3. The
high beams will remain on until the lever is
released.
Home safe lightingWhen you leave your car at night, you can
make use of the home safe lighting function to
illuminate the area in front of the car.
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Pull the direction indicator lever as far as
possible towards the steering wheel (to
position 4) and release it.
3. Exit the car and lock the doors.
The headlights and parking lights will illuminate
and remain on for 30
1, 60 or 90 seconds. The
time interval can be changed according to your
1Factory setting.
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Replacing bulbs 09
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Introduction
Before replacing bulbs in your vehicle, please
keep the following points in mind:
NOTE
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.
The optional Active Bending Light bulbs
contain trace amounts of mercury. These
bulbs should always be disposed of by a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian.
Certain bulbs should only be replaced by a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian:
•Courtesylighting
•Reading lights
•Glove compartment lights
•Turn signals and courtesy lights in the
side door mirrors
•High-mounted brake lights
•Active Bending Lights, Brake lights
Removing the headlight housing
WARNING
•The engine should not be running when
changing bulbs.
•If the engine has been running just prior
to replacing bulbs in the headlight hous-
ing, please keep in mind that compo-
nents in the engine compartment will be
hot.
The entire headlight housing must be lifted out
when replacing the high/low beam, parkinglight, turn signal, and side marker bulbs. To lift
out the housing:
1. Remove the key from the ignition and turn
the headlight switch to position
.
2. Open the hood.
3. Pull up the headlight housing's retaining
pin.
4. Pull out the headlight housing.
5. Disconnect the wiring connector by press-
ing down the clip with your thumb while at
the same time pulling the connector with
your other hand.
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Replacing bulbs09
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.229 Turn signal
1. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and
remove it.
2. Remove the bulb from the holder by press-
ing it in and twisting it counterclockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb and reinstall the bulb
holder in the headlight housing.
Side marker light
1. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise,
pull it out, and replace the bulb.
2. Reinstall the bulb holder. It can only be
installed in one position.
Front fog lights*
1. Switch off all lights and turn the key to
position 0.
2. Using a screwdriver or other suitable tool,
pry out the fog light cover and pull it
straight out as shown in the illustration.
> (Release the clips (1) and then pull
straight out (2).)
3. Unscrew the lamp housing's retaining
screw and remove the housing.
4. Disconnect the connector from the bulb.
5. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull it
out.
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6. Press a new bulb into place and turn it
clockwise.
7.
Reinsert the bulb holder. The mark TOP
should be upward.
8. Secure the fog light housing with the
retaining screw and press the panel back
into place.
Removing the taillight bulb holder
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
Location of taillight bulbs
Taillight/parking light/fog light
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.
License plate lighting
1. Switch off all lights and turn the key to
position 0.
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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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Electrical system
11
278* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
BulbOutputType
Rear turn signals21WPY21WSV
Footwell lighting, trunk light, license plate lighting5WC5W
Vanity mirror1.2WFestoon
Front parking lights5WW5W BV LL
Front side marker lights5WW5W
Front fog lights*55WH8
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.
