2011 VOLVO S60 turn signal bulb

03 Your driving environment
Lighting
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93
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.
Interior lighting, front
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Light switches, front roof lighting
Drivers side front reading light, on/off
Passenger's side front reading light, on/off
Overhead courtesy lighting.
The lighting in the front part of the passenger
compartment is controlled with the buttons (1)
and (2) in the roof console.
Switch (3) has three positions for all passenger
compartment lighting:
•Off: right side depressed, automatic light-
ing off.
•Neutral position: automatic lighting is on.
•On – left side depressed, passenger com-
partment lighting on.

08 Maintenance and specifications
Replacing bulbs
08
294* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Introduction
All bulb specifications are listed on page 299.
The following bulbs should only be replaced by
a trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian:
•Dome lighting
•Reading lights
•Glove compartment lighting
•Footwell lighting
•Turn signals in the door mirrors
•Approach lighting in the door mirrors
•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 housingWARNING
•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 all front bulbs.
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.
NOTE
•Always switch off the ignition before
starting to replace a bulb.
•The optional Active Bending Light bulbs
contain trace amounts of mercury.
These bulbs should always be disposed
of by a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician.

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Replacing bulbs
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3. Remove the bulb by turning it counter-
clockwise and pulling it straight out.
4. Remove the connector from the bulb.
5. Press the new bulb into the socket and turn
it clockwise to put it in place. It can only be
secured in one position.
6. Put the cover back into position and rein-
stall the headlight housing.
Turn signals
1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see page 294).
2. Remove the cover by pulling it straight out.
3. Pull the holder to access the bulb.
4. Press in the bulb and turn it to remove it
from the holder.5. Press and turn the new bulb into place.
6. Reinsert the bulb holder into the headlight
housing.
7. Put the cover back into position and rein-
stall the headlight housing.
Taillight housing
The bulbs in the taillight cluster are replaced
from inside the trunk (not the LED functions).
NOTE
Before starting to replace a bulb, see
page 294.
1. Remove the covers in the left/right panel to
access the bulb holder.2. Press the catches together and pull out the
bulb holder.
3. Remove the defective bulb by pressing it in
slightly and it turning counterclockwise
before pulling it out.
4. Insert a new bulb, press it in slightly and
turn it clockwise.
5. Press the bulb holder until it clicks into
place and reinstall the cover.
Location of taillight bulbs
Taillight lens, right side
Brake lights (LEDs)
Brake light
Backup light

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Replacing bulbs
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298
Turn signals
Rear fog light (driver’s side only)
NOTE
If an error message remains in the display
after a faulty bulb has been replaced, con-
tact an authorized Volvo workshop.
Backup lights
1. Open the panel on the inside of the trunk
lid.
2. Remove the bulb holder by turning it coun-
terclockwise.
3. Remove the defective bulb by pressing it in
slightly and turning it counterclockwise
before pulling it out.4. Insert a new bulb, press it in slightly and
turn it clockwise.
5. Put the bulb holder in place and turn it
clockwise.
License plate lighting
1. Remove the screws with a screwdriver.
2. Carefully detach the entire bulb housing
and pull it out.
3. Replace the bulb.
4. Reinsert the entire bulb housing and
tighten the screws.
Trunk lighting
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NOTE
Before starting to replace a bulb, see
page 294.
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.

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Replacing bulbs
08
299 Vanity mirror lighting
Removing the mirror glass
1. Insert a screwdriver underneath the lower
edge, in the center, turn and carefully pry
up the lug on the edge.
2. Carefully detach and lift out the entire mir-
ror glass.
3. 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.
Bulb specifications
Lighting func-
tionWat-
tageBulb
Active Bending
Lights (extra high
beam)65H9
Low beam (halo-
gen)55H7 LL
High beam (halo-
gen)65H9
Front turn signals21HY21W
Trunk lighting,
license plate light-
ing5Festoon
bulb
SV8.5
Vanity mirror light-
ing1,2Festoon
bulb
SV5.5
Glove compart-
ment lighting5Festoon
bulb
SV8.5
Rear turn signals21SVPY21W
Rear fog light21H21W
Lighting func-
tionWat-
tageBulb
Backup light21H21W
Brake light21P21W LL

10 Index
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338
Stability system...............................138, 139
Corner Traction Control (CTC)............138
Engine Drag Control (EDC).................138
indicator light........................................ 77
Starting the engine..................................108
with keyless drive...............................108
Starting the vehicle
after a crash (crash mode)....................38
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)........................ 55
Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 89
horn....................................................... 89
keypad.................................. 89, 124, 197
Stone chips, touching up......................... 316
Storage spaces........................................ 186
Studded tires........................................... 270
Sunroof (moonroof).................................. 103
Sun shade.................................................. 99
Supplemental restraint system.................. 24
warning light......................................... 78
Symbols, overview................................... 328T
Temporary spare tire............................... 271
Three-way catalytic converter................. 245
Tire designations.....................................264
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....281, 282
indicator light........................................ 77
Tires.........................................................258
age...................................................... 258
changing from summer to winter........ 259
glossary of terms................................ 266
improving economy............................ 258
inflation pressure................................ 261
inflation pressure tables..................... 263
load ratings......................................... 262
rotation............................................... 259
snow...................................................270
spare................................................... 271
specifications...................................... 262
speed ratings...................................... 262
storing................................................. 259
studded............................................... 270
tire pressure monitoring system......... 281
tread wear indicator............................ 260
uniform tire quality grading................. 269
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 49Touching up paint.................................... 316
Towing a trailer................................250, 251
trailer hitch.......................................... 251
Towing the vehicle........................... 253, 254
Traction control........................................ 138
Trailer towing...................................250, 251
trailer hitch.......................................... 251
Transmission
general description.....................111, 112
oil........................................................ 326
shiftlock override................................ 112
Tread wear indicator................................ 260
Trip computer.......................................... 137
Trip odometers.......................................... 80
Trips, long distance................................. 239
Trunk
changing bulbs................................... 298
driving with it open.............................238
Turn signals............................................... 93
indicator lights...................................... 77