2011 VOLVO XC70 headlight bulb

07 Maintenance and specifications
Replacing bulbs
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264* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Introduction
All bulb specifications are listed on page 270.
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
•Brake/fog/taillights
•Rear parking lights
•Active Bending Lights
•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 housing
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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 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.

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Replacing bulbs
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265
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.
Removing the headlight housing1. Switch off the ignition by briefly pressing
the START/STOP ENGINE button and
remove the remote key from the ignition
slot
1.
2. (Upper illustration under "Headlight hous-
ing")
Withdraw the headlight housing's lock-
ing pins.
Pull the headlight housing straight out.
CAUTION
When disconnecting the connector, pull on
the connector itself and not on the wiring.
3. (Lower illustration under "Headlight hous-
ing")
Unplug the wiring connector by holding
down the clip with your thumb.
Pull out the connector with the other
hand.
4. Lift out the housing and place it on a soft
surface to avoid scratching the lens.
5. Replace the defective bulb(s).
Reinserting the headlight housing1. Plug in the connector until it clicks into
place.
2. Reinstall the headlight housing and locking
pins. Check that they are correctly
inserted. The headlight housing must be
properly inserted and secured in place
before the lighting is switched on or the
remote key is inserted into the ignition slot.
3. Check that the lights function properly.
Removing the cover to access the
bulbs
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NOTE
Before starting to replace a bulb, see
page 264.
1. Open the retaining clamp by pressing it to
the side.
2. Press down the clips on the upper edge of
the cover and remove it.
Reinstall the cover in the reverse order.
1Does not apply to vehicles with the optional keyless drive.

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266
Low beam, Halogen
G021746
1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see page 264).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see
page 265).
3. Unplug the connector from the bulb.
4. Remove the bulb by pressing the holder
downward.
5. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
6. Press the new bulb into the socket until it
snaps into place. It can only be secured in
one position.
7. Put the cover back into position and rein-
stall the headlight housing.
High beam, Halogen
G021747
1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see page 264).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see
page 265).
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. Reinsert the bulb holder into the headlight
housing.
7. Put the cover back into position and rein-
stall the headlight housing.
Extra high beam2
G021748
1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see page 264).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see
page 265).
3. Remove the bulb by pressing the holder
downward.
4. Remove the connector from the bulb.
5. Insert a new bulb in the connector until it
snaps in place. It can only be inserted in
one way.
6. Return the bulb holder into position in the
headlight housing.
7. Put the cover back into position and rein-
stall the headlight housing.
2Models with optional Active Bending Lights only.

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267 Parking lights
G021749
1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see page 264).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see
page 265).
3. To access the bulb, first remove the high
beam bulb.
4. Pull the wire to withdraw the bulb holder.
5. Remove the burned out bulb and install a
new one. It can only be secured in one
position.
6. Press the bulb holder into the socket and
press until it clicks into place.
7. Put the cover back into position and rein-
stall the headlight housing.
Turn signals
G021750
1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see page 264).
2. Remove the round cover by pulling the tab
until the cover comes off.
3. Pull out the holder to access the bulb.
4. Remove the burned out bulb by pressing it
in slightly and turning out before pulling it
out. Press a new bulb into the socket.
5. Press the bulb holder into the socket and
press until it clicks into place.
6. Press the cover until it clicks into position.
7. Reinstall the headlight housing.
Side marker lights
NOTE
Before starting to replace a bulb, see
page 264.
G021751
1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see page 264).
2. Remove the round cover.
3. Pull the wire to withdraw the bulb holder.
4. Pull out the burned out bulb and install a
new one. It can only be secured in one
position.
5. Press the bulb holder into the socket and
press until it clicks into place.
6. Press the cover until it clicks into position.

09 Index
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306
1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets........................................ 198
A
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 115
Accessory installation warning.................. 13
Active chassis system.............................159
Active yaw control................................... 157
Adaptive brake lights............................... 114
Adaptive cruise control.................... 162, 164
Airbags
disconnecting the front passenger’s
side.................................................26, 27
front...................................................... 22
inflatable curtain................................... 32
side impact........................................... 30
Air conditioning........................................ 132
Air distribution.......................................... 129
Air distribution table................................. 134
Air vents................................................... 129
All Wheel Drive......................................... 113
Anti-freeze.......................................204, 262Anti-lock brake system............................ 114
warning light......................................... 74
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 115
Approach lighting................................56, 92
Audio system
audio functions................................... 136
CD player/changer.............................. 147
HD digital radio................................... 141
overview.............................................. 135
radio functions.................................... 137
Sirius satellite radio............................143
sound settings.................................... 136
steering wheel keypad........................ 135
USB/iPodŸ connector........................ 139
Auto-dim rearview mirror......................... 100
Automatic locking retractor....................... 37
Automatic transmission
Geartronic........................................... 112
general description.....................111, 112
oil........................................................ 299
shiftlock override................................ 112
Axle weight.............................................. 236
B
Battery
changing............................................. 274
maintenance...............................273, 274
remote key, replacing........................... 59
specifications...................................... 300
warning symbols................................. 273
Black box................................................... 11
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS)....................................... 192, 193, 194
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 149
Booster cushion, integrated...................... 48
Booster cushions....................................... 44
Brake lights.............................................. 114
Brake system
checking fluid level............................. 262
emergency brake assistance.............. 115
fluid..................................................... 299
general information............................. 114
Hill Descent Control............................ 119
warning light......................................... 76
Bulbs
cargo area lighting.............................. 269
headlights...........................264, 265, 266
introduction......................................... 264

09 Index
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308
E
ECC.........................................130, 132, 133
Economical driving.................................. 202
Electric parking brake.............................. 116
Electronic Climate Control.......130, 132, 133
air distribution table............................ 134
Interior Air Quality System.................. 133
ventilated seats................................... 130
Emergency locking retractor...................... 37
Emergency starting.................................. 109
Emergency towing...........................222, 223
Emission inspection readiness................ 257
Engine
overheating........................................... 77
specifications...................................... 296
starting................................................ 107
switching off....................................... 109
Engine compartment overview................259
Engine oil
checking............................................. 260
low pressure warning light.............. 75, 76
specifications...................................... 298
volumes.............................................. 299
Environment............................................... 12Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 213
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 256
Floor rails................................................. 213
Fluid specifications.................................. 299
Fog lights
front, changing bulbs.......................... 268
front/rear............................................... 90
Four C (active chassis system)................159
Front airbags.............................................. 22
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 26, 27
Front fog lights........................................... 90
changing bulbs................................... 268
Front park assist.............................. 185, 187
Front seats...........................................81, 83
heated................................................. 130
Fuel filler cap........................................... 209
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 208
Fuel level warning light.............................. 75
Fuel requirements............................ 206, 207
Fuel tank volume.....................................299Fuses............................... 276, 277, 280, 283
G
Gasoline requirements............................. 207
Gas tank volume...................................... 299
Gauges...................................................... 73
Geartronic................................................ 112
Geartronic automatic transmission.......... 112
Generator warning light............................. 76
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 235
Grocery bag holder.................................. 215
Gross vehicle weight...............................236
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 90
HD digital radio........................................ 141
Headlights
Active Bending Lights........................... 89
changing bulbs...........................265, 266
high/low beams.................................... 88
high beam flash.................................... 88

09 Index
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313
Trip odometers.......................................... 78
Trips, long distance................................. 204
Turn signals............................................... 91
changing bulbs................................... 267
indicator lights...................................... 75
Two-stage booster cushion....................... 48
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...................238
Unlocking the tailgate................................ 66
Unlocking the vehicle..........................56, 65
Upholstery care....................................... 286
V
Vanity mirror............................................ 198
changing bulbs................................... 269
Vehicle dimensions
XC70................................................... 294
Vehicle Event Data..................................... 11
Vehicle loading................................211, 236
roof loads............................................ 215Vehicle maintenance................................ 256
performed by the owner.....................257
Vehicle weights........................................ 295
Ventilated seats....................................... 130
Volvo and the environment........................ 12
Volvo maintenance.................................. 256
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 304
Volvo programs.......................................304
W
Warning flashers, hazard........................... 90
Warning lights.......................... 73, 74, 75, 76
Warning symbol......................................... 77
Warning system, collision........................ 174
Warranties................................................ 256
Washer fluid..................................... 272, 299
Washers
headlight............................................... 95
windshield............................................. 94
Water, driving through............................. 203
Waxing..................................................... 285
Weights.................................................... 295Wheels.....................................................226
changing..................................... 247, 248
storing................................................. 227
Whiplash Protection System..................... 33
Windows
power.................................................... 97
Windshield
IR coating............................................. 96
rain sensor............................................ 94
washers................................................ 95
wipers/washers..................................... 94
Windshield washer fluid................... 272, 299
Windshield wipers.................................... 271
Wiper blades
replacing tailgate wiper...................... 272
replacing windshield wipers............... 271