2012 VOLVO S60 bulb

08 Maintenance and specifications
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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
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.

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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.311 Trunk lighting
G021758
NOTE
Before starting to replace a bulb, see
page 306.
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.
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
Extra high beam
(models with Active
Bending Lights*)55H7 LL
Low beam (halo-
gen)55H11 LL
High beam (halo-
gen)65H9
Front turn signals21HY21W
License plate light-
ing5C5W LL
Vanity mirror light-
ing1.2W2x4.6d
type T5
Glove compart-
ment lighting5SV8.5
(length
43mm)
Rear turn signals21PY21W SV
Rear fog light21H21W LL
Backup light21H21W LL

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Lighting func-
tionWat-
tageBulb
Brake light21P21W LL
Trunk lighting10SV8.5
(length
38mm)
NOTE
Please consult a Volvo retailer’s Parts
department for the most up-to-date speci-
fications.

10 Index
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Bulbs
headlights...................................306, 308
introduction......................................... 306
license plate lights.............................. 310
specifications...................................... 311
trunk lighting....................................... 311
C
Camera, Park Assist................................ 191
Capacity weight....................................... 279
Catalytic converter................................... 257
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 232
Cell phone voice control.......................... 240
Central locking system, introduction......... 54
Chains...................................................... 282
Check engine light..................................... 80
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 41
Child restraint systems.............................. 42
booster cushions.................................. 48
convertible seats.................................. 46
infant seats........................................... 44
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 49
top tether anchors................................ 50Child safety................................................ 39
booster cushions.................................. 48
child restraint systems.......................... 42
convertible seats.................................. 46
infant seats........................................... 44
Child safety locks...................................... 51
City Safety™............................................ 168
Climate system........................................ 144
air distribution............................. 140, 146
air vents.............................................. 141
Interior Air Quality System.................. 140
introduction......................................... 139
passenger compartment filter............ 140
refrigerant........................................... 139
Clock, setting............................................. 84
Cold weather driving................................ 252
Collision warning system.................173, 174
Compass in rearview mirror..................... 108
Conserving electrical current................... 251
Controls, center console.......................... 244
Convertible seats....................................... 46
Coolant............................................304, 341
Cooling system, general information....... 251
Corner Traction Control........................... 149
Courtesy lighting................................99, 100Crash event data....................................... 11
Crash mode............................................... 38
Cruise control..................................153, 154
adaptive.............................................. 155
Curb weight............................................. 279
Current, conserving................................. 251D
Defroster.................................................. 144
Detachable key blade..........................59, 62
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag....................................................... 29, 30
Dome lighting..................................... 99, 100
Door mirrors............................................. 106
Driver alert............................................... 181
Driver distraction warning.......................... 14
Driving economically................................ 250
Driving in cold weather............................ 252
Driving through water..............................251

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E
ECC.................................................144, 145
Economical driving.................................. 250
Electric parking brake.............................. 124
Electronic Climate Control.......142, 144, 145
air distribution table............................ 146
Interior Air Quality System.................. 145
Emergency locking retractor...................... 40
Emergency starting.................................. 116
Emergency towing...........................265, 266
Emission inspection readiness................ 299
Engine
overheating........................................... 83
specifications...................................... 338
starting................................................ 114
switching off....................................... 116
Engine compartment overview................301
Engine Drag Control (EDC)......................149
Engine oil
checking............................................. 302
low pressure warning light.............. 81, 82
specifications...................................... 339
volumes.............................................. 340
Environment............................................... 13Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 259
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 298
Floor mats
cleaning.............................................. 329
placing correctly................................. 114
Fluid specifications.................................. 341
Fog lights
front/rear............................................... 98
Four C (active chassis system)................152
Front airbags.............................................. 25
disconnecting passenger’s side air-
bag.................................................. 29, 30
Front park assist.............................. 187, 189
Front seats...........................................88, 90
Fuel filler cap........................................... 257
Fuel filler door, opening........................... 256
Fuel level warning light.............................. 81
Fuel requirements............................ 254, 255
Fuel tank volume.....................................341
Fuses............................... 319, 320, 323, 326
G
Garage door opener
HomeLink® Wireless Control System. 111
Gasoline requirements............................. 255
Gas tank volume...................................... 341
Gauges...................................................... 79
Geartronic................................................ 119
Geartronic automatic transmission.. 118, 119
Generator warning light............................. 82
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 278
Grocery bag holder.................................. 260
Gross vehicle weight...............................279
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 98
HD digital radio........................................ 215
Headlights
Active Bending Lights........................... 97
changing bulbs................................... 308
high/low beams.................................... 96
high beam flash.................................... 96
Headlight washers................................... 103

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Spin control............................................. 149
SRS............................................................ 24
Stability system...............................149, 150
Corner Traction Control (CTC)............149
Engine Drag Control (EDC).................149
indicator light........................................ 81
Starting the engine..................................114
with keyless drive...............................114
Starting the vehicle
after a crash (crash mode)....................38
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)........................ 55
Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 94
horn....................................................... 95
keypad.................................. 94, 133, 209
Locking/unlocking................................ 94
Stone chips, touching up......................... 330
Storage spaces........................................ 199
Studded tires........................................... 282
Sunroof (moonroof).................................. 109
Sun shade................................................ 105
Supplemental restraint system.................. 24
warning light......................................... 82
Symbols, overview................................... 343T
Temporary spare tire............................... 283
Three-way catalytic converter................. 257
Tire designations.....................................276
Tire inflation pressure..............................275
Tire Pressure Monitoring System....293, 294
indicator light........................................ 81
Tires.........................................................270
age...................................................... 270
changing from summer to winter........ 271
glossary of terms................................ 278
improving economy............................ 270
inflation pressure................................ 273
inflation pressure table.......................275
load ratings......................................... 274
rotation............................................... 271
snow...................................................282
spare................................................... 283
specifications...................................... 274
speed ratings...................................... 274
storing................................................. 271
studded............................................... 282
tire pressure monitoring system......... 293
tread wear indicator............................ 272
uniform tire quality grading................. 281Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 50
Touching up paint.................................... 330
Towing a trailer................................262, 263
trailer hitch.......................................... 263
Towing the vehicle........................... 265, 266
Traction control........................................ 149
Trailer towing...................................262, 263
trailer hitch.......................................... 263
Transmission
general description.....................118, 119
oil........................................................ 341
shiftlock override................................ 119
Tread wear indicator................................ 272
Trip computer.......................................... 147
Trip odometers.......................................... 84
Trips, long distance................................. 251
Trunk
changing bulbs................................... 311
driving with it open.............................250
Turn signals............................................... 99
indicator lights...................................... 81

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U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...................281
Unlocking the vehicle..........................57, 67
Upholstery care....................................... 328
V
Valet locking.............................................. 62
Vanity mirror............................................ 201
changing bulbs................................... 311
Vehicle Event Data..................................... 11
Vehicle loading................................259, 279
roof loads............................................ 261
Vehicle maintenance................................ 298
performed by the owner.....................299
Vehicle weights........................................ 337
Voice control
cell phones......................................... 240
Volvo and the environment........................ 13
Volvo maintenance.................................. 298
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 346
Volvo programs.......................................346
Volvo Sensus........................................... 130
W
Warning flashers, hazard........................... 98
Warning lights.......................... 79, 80, 81, 82
Warning symbol......................................... 83
Warning system, collision................173, 174
Warranties................................................ 298
Washer fluid..................................... 314, 341
Washers
headlight............................................. 103
windshield........................................... 102
Water, driving through............................. 251
Waxing..................................................... 328
Weights.................................................... 337
Wheels.....................................................270
changing............................................. 290
storing................................................. 271
Whiplash Protection System..................... 36
Windows
power.................................................. 104
Windshield
rain sensor.......................................... 102
washers.............................................. 103
wipers/washers................................... 102
Windshield washer fluid................... 314, 341Windshield wipers.................................... 313
Wiper blades
replacing windshield wipers............... 313