2011 VOLVO V50 bulb

09 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs 09
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5. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and
remove it.
6. Insert a new bulb by turning it clockwise
(the profile on the bulb holder will corre-
spond with the profile in the base of the
bulb).
7.
Reinsert the bulb holder. The mark TOP
should be upward.
Removing the taillight bulb holder
G019166
All bulbs in the taillight cluster can be replaced
from the cargo area. To access the bulb hold-
ers:
1. Switch off all lights and turn the key to
position 0.
2. Remove the covers (A or B) 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 wiring connector back into posi-
tion.
7. Press the bulb holder into place and rein-
stall the cover.Location of taillight bulbs
G018058
Location of taillight bulbs
Brake light (LED)1
Taillight
Parking light
Turn signal
1The wiring to the LED brake lights is permanently connected to the bulb holder. It should not be removed.

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Back-up light
Fog 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
G014849
1. Switch off all lights and turn the key to
position 0.
2. Remove the screws with a screw driver.
3. Detach the lens (bulb housing) carefully.
4. Replace the defective bulb.
5. Reinstall the entire bulb housing and screw
it into place.
Footwell lighting
G020795
The footwell lighting is located under the dash-
board on the driver's and passenger's sides.
To replace a bulb:
1. Insert a screwdriver under the edge of the
lens. Turn the screwdriver gently to detach
the lens.
2. Remove the defective bulb.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Press the lens back into place.

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Cargo area lighting
G014852
1. Insert a screwdriver and turn it gently to
detach the bulb housing.
2. Remove the defective bulb.
3. Install a new bulb.
4. Press the bulb housing back into place.
Vanity mirror lighting
G020253
1. Insert a screwdriver under the center of the
lower edge of the mirror, turn it, and care-
fully pry up the lugs at the edge.
2. Move the screwdriver under the edge on
the left and right-hand sides (near the black
rubber sections) and pry carefully to
release the lower edge of the mirror.
3. Pry carefully and lift out the entire mirror
and the cover.
4. Remove the defective bulb and replace it
with a new one.
5. To reinstall the mirror, begin by pressing
the three lugs at the upper edge of the mir-
ror back into place.6. Press the three lower lugs back into place.

11 Specifications
Electrical system
11

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.275 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)55WH9
High beam headlights (models with Active Bending Lights* only)55WH7
Brake lights, back-up lights, rear fog light21WP21W
Front turn signals (models with halogen only), rear turn signals21WPY21W

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Electrical system
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276* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
BulbOutputType
Front turn signals (models with Active Bending Lights*)24WPY24W
Rear parking lights, side marker lights (upper socket)5WP21/W5
Rear parking lights (lower socket)5WR5W
Footwell lighting, cargo compartment light, license plate lighting5WC5W
Vanity mirror1.2WFestoon
Front parking lights and side marker lights5WW5W
Front fog lights*35WH8
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.

12 Index
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283
fluid..................................................... 220
general information............................. 152
Bulbs
headlights........................................... 224
list of................................................... 275
Bulbs, replacing....................................... 224
C
Capacities, fluids..................................... 271
Capacity weight............................... 184, 269
Cargo area
steel grid............................................. 117
Cargo area cover..................................... 117
Cargo area net................................. 118, 119
Catalytic converter, three-way................. 277
CD player................................................. 254
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 258
Central locking system - remote key....... 122
Chains...................................................... 187
Changing a wheel.................................... 197
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 49Child restraint systems.............................. 39
booster cushions.................................. 45
convertible seats.................................. 43
infant seats........................................... 41
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 46
top tether anchors................................ 48
Child safety................................................ 37
booster cushions.................................. 45
child restraint systems.......................... 39
convertible seats.................................. 43
infant seats........................................... 41
Child safety locks....................................132
Climate system
air distribution..................................... 101
air vents................................................ 94
Electronic Climate Control.................... 98
manual climate control......................... 95
passenger compartment filter.............. 92
refrigerant.....................................92, 271
Climate system, general information......... 92
Clock
setting................................................... 84
Cold weather precautions........................ 139
Compact disc care..................................255
Compass in rearview mirror....................... 79
Conserving electrical current................... 140Convertible seats....................................... 43
Coolant.................................................... 271
changing............................................. 219
checking level of................................. 219
Courtesy lighting...................................... 109
Crash mode............................................... 36
Cruise control............................................ 71
Cup holders.....................................111, 113
Curb weight.....................................184, 269
D
Detachable key blade.............................. 124
Detachable trailer hitch............................ 163
Dimensions.............................................. 268
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag............................................................. 28
Display.......................................................61
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 244
Door mirrors............................................... 80
Driver distraction warning.......................... 15
Driving economically................................ 138
Driving through water..............................139

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285
HD digital radio........................................ 248
Headlights.................................................. 64
Active Bending Lights........................... 64
changing bulbs................................... 224
high and low beams............................. 67
high beam flash.................................... 67
Headlight washers..................................... 73
Head restraints, rear seat........................114
High beam flash......................................... 67
High beams................................................ 67
Hoisting the vehicle.................................213
Home safe lighting............................... 67, 85
Hood, opening......................................... 215
I
Ignition switch.......................................... 145
Immobilizer.............................................. 146
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)...................... 122
Important information................................ 10
Indicator and warning symbols............ 54, 56
Infant seats................................................ 41
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 33Inflation pressure..................................... 177
Inflation pressure, checking..................... 177
Inflation pressure table
Canadian models................................ 180
US models.......................................... 179
Information and warning symbols, table
of.............................................................. 278
Information display..............................54, 61
messages in.......................................... 61
Information symbol.................................... 56
Inspection, preparing for......................... 213
Inspection readiness................................ 213
Instrument overview.................................. 52
Instrument panel.................................. 52, 54
Instrument panel lighting........................... 65
Interior lighting......................................... 109
iPodŸ connector (audio system)............. 242
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 46
J
Jack
location of........................................... 190
Jump starting........................................... 160
K
Key (ignition switch) positions................. 145
Key blade.........................................124, 128
Keyless drive
location of antennas (pacemaker warn-
ing)...................................................... 129
locking and unlocking the vehicle...... 127
power seat memory............................ 128
starting the engine.............................. 148
Keylock.................................................... 146
Kickdown.................................................150
L
Label information..................................... 266
LATCH (ISOFIX) anchors........................... 46
Lighting panel............................................ 64
Load anchoring eyelets...........................119
Loading the vehicle
roof loads............................................ 164
Locking
from the inside.................................... 131
glove compartment............................. 131
Locking the vehicle.................................. 127