2011 VOLVO V50 brake

09 Maintenance and servicing
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
•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.
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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.
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Fuses 09
236* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Fuses in the passenger compartment
-Fuse 37-42, not in use-
43.Audio system, Blue-
tooth,Volvo Navigation sys-
tem*15A
44.Supplemental Restrain Sys-
tem (SRS), engine control
module10A
45.12-volt socket in rear seat15A
46.Lighting – glove compart-
ment, instrument panel, and
footwells5A
47.Interior lighting5A
48.Tailgate window wiper/
washer15A
49.Supplemental Restrain Sys-
tem (SRS), Occupant
Weight Sensor (OWS)10A
50.Not in use
51.AWD, fuel filter relay10A
52.Transmission control mod-
ule (TCM), ABS5A
53.Power steering10A
54.Park assist*, Active Bending
Lights*10A
55.Not in use
56.Volvo Navigation System
remote key module, alarm
siren control module10A
57.On-board diagnostic
socket, brake light switch15A
58.Right high beam, auxiliary
lights relay7.5A

11 Specifications
Dimensions and weights
11

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PositionDimension
HTrack, rear60.3 in. (153 cm)
ILoad width, floor39.5 in (100.2 cm)
JWidth69.7 in. (177 cm)
KWidth encl. door mirrors79.6 in. (202 cm)
Weights
CategoryUSACanada
Gross vehicle weight4320 lbs1960 kg
Capacity weight800 lbs365 kg
Permissible axle weight, front2380 lbs1080 kg
Permissible axle weight, rear2220 lbs1010 kg
Curb weight3310 - 3340 lbs1510 kg
Max. roof load165 lbsAll models: 75 kg
Max. trailer weight (w/o brakes)1540 lbsAll models: 700 kg
Max. trailer weight (with brakes)2000 lbsAll models: 900 kg
Max. tongue weight165 lbsAll models: 75 kg

11 Specifications
Fuel, oils, and fluids
11

271 Specifications and capacities
CategorySpecificationCapacity
Fuel tankOctane rating: unleaded gasoline, minimum
octane requirement AKI 87, recommended rat-
ing AKI 91 or above.15.9 US gallons (60 liters)
Engine oil (with filter replacement)See page 272 for information on engine oil
specifications.6.1 US quarts (5.8 liters)
Automatic transmission oilJWS 33098.14 US quarts (7.7 liters)
CoolantVolvo original coolant/antifreeze (50/50 mix-
ture of water and anti-freeze)10.5 US quarts (10 liters) – models with automatic
transmission
Brake fluidDOT 4+ boiling point >536 °F (280 °C), P/N
94374330.63 US quarts (0.6 liters)
Power steering fluidWSS M2C204-A or equivalent1.3 US quarts (1.2 liters) – system and reservoir com-
bined
Washer fluid reservoirUse washer fluid solvent in cold weather con-
ditions.4.2 US qts (4 liters)
Air conditioning systemRefrigerant – R134a1.2 lbs. (530 grams)

11 Specifications
Electrical system
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* 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

11 Specifications
Overview of information and warning symbols
11
278* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Introduction
The symbols in the vehicle's various displays
are divided into three main categories:
•Warning symbols
•Indicator symbols
•Information symbols
The following tables list the most common
symbols, their Description and the pages in this
manual that provide more detailed information.
Warning symbol
The red warning symbol lights up to indi-
cate a problem related to safety and/or driva-
bility. A message will also appear in the main
instruments panel's display.
Information symbol
The yellow information symbol lights up
and a text message is displayed to provide the
driver with necessary information about one of
the vehicle's systems.
Symbols in the main instrument panel
Indicator and warning symbols
SymbolDescriptionPage
Warning56
Information56
Malfunction indi-
cator light58
Fault in the ABS
system58
Rear fog light58
Stability system
STC or DSTC*157
SymbolDescriptionPage
Fuel level warning
light58
Trailer turn signal
indicator59
Parking brake
applied59
SRS airbag sys-
tem59
Oil pressure warn-
ing light59
Seat belt reminder59