2012 VOLVO S60 bulb

Contents
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06 During your trip
Driving recommendations....................... 250
Refueling................................................. 254
Loading................................................... 259
Towing a trailer....................................... 262
Emergency towing.................................. 265
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07 Wheels and tires
General information ...............................270
Tire inflation............................................. 273
Inflation pressure ...................................275
Tire designations .................................... 276
Glossary of tire terminology ................... 278
Vehicle loading ....................................... 279
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ................. 281
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires . 282
Temporary Spare ................................... 283
Tire Sealing System................................ 284
Changing a wheel ..................................290
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 293
08
08 Maintenance and
specifications
Volvo maintenance.................................. 298
Maintaining your car............................... 299
Hood and engine compartment.............. 301
Engine oil................................................ 302
Fluids...................................................... 304
Replacing bulbs...................................... 306
Wiper blades and washer fluid................ 313
Battery..................................................... 315
Fuses...................................................... 319
Vehicle care............................................. 327

03 Your driving environment
Lighting
03

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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.

06 During your trip
Driving recommendations
06
252
Before a long distance tripIt is always worthwhile to have your vehicle
checked by a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician before driving long distances.
Your retailer will also be able to supply you with
bulbs, fuses, spark plugs and wiper blades for
your use in the event that problems occur.
As a minimum, the following items should be
checked before any long trip:
•Check that engine runs smoothly and that
fuel consumption is normal.
•Check for fuel, oil, and fluid leakage
•Have the transmission oil level checked.
•Check condition of drive belts.
•Check state of the battery's charge.
•Examine tires carefully (the spare tire as
well), and replace those that are worn.
Check tire pressures.
•The brakes, front wheel alignment, and
steering gear should be checked by a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian only.
•Check all lights, including high beams.
•Reflective warning triangles are legally
required in some states/provinces.
•Have a word with a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician if you intend to
drive in countries where it may be difficult
to obtain the correct fuel.
•Consider your destination. If you will be
driving through an area where snow or ice
are likely to occur, consider snow tires.
Cold weather precautionsIf you wish to check your vehicle before the
approach of cold weather, the following advice
is worth noting:
•Make sure that the engine coolant contains
50 percent antifreeze. Any other mixture
will reduce freeze protection. This gives
protection against freezing down to
–31 °F (–35 °C). The use of "recycled" anti-
freeze is not approved by Volvo. Different
types of antifreeze must not be mixed.
•Volvo recommends using only genuine
Volvo antifreeze in your vehicle's radiator.
•Try to keep the fuel tank well filled – this
helps prevent the formation of condensa-
tion in the tank. In addition, in extremely
cold weather conditions it is worthwhile to
add fuel line de-icer before refueling.
•The viscosity of the engine oil is important.
Oil with low viscosity (thinner oil) improves
cold-weather starting as well as decreas-
ing fuel consumption while the engine is
warming up. For winter use, 5W-30 oil, par-
ticularly the synthetic type, is recom-
mended. Be sure to use good quality oil but
do not use cold-weather oil for hard driving
or in warm weather, see page 339 for more
information on engine oil.
NOTE
Synthetic oil is not used when the oil is
changed at the normal maintenance inter-
vals except at owner request and at addi-
tional charge.
•The load placed on the battery is greater
during the winter since the windshield wip-
ers, lighting, etc. are used more often.
Moreover, the capacity of the battery
decreases as the temperature drops. In
very cold weather, a poorly charged bat-
tery can freeze and be damaged. It is there-
fore advisable to check the state of charge
more frequently and spray an anti-rust oil
on the battery posts.
•Volvo recommends the use of snow tires
on all four wheels for winter driving, see
page 282.
•To prevent the washer fluid reservoir from
freezing, add washer solvents containing
antifreeze. This is important since dirt is
often splashed on the windshield during
winter driving, requiring the frequent use of
the washers and wipers. Volvo Washer
Solvent should be diluted as follows: Down
to 14 °F (–10 °C): 1 part washer solvent and
4 parts water Down to 5 °F (–15 °C): 1 part
washer solvent and 3 parts water Down to
0 °F (–18 °C): 1 part washer solvent and

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Volvo maintenance................................................................................ 298
Maintaining your car............................................................................. 299
Hood and engine compartment............................................................301
Engine oil............................................................................................... 302
Fluids..................................................................................................... 304
Replacing bulbs.................................................................................... 306
Wiper blades and washer fluid.............................................................. 313
Battery................................................................................................... 315
Fuses..................................................................................................... 319
Vehicle care........................................................................................... 327

08 Maintenance and specifications
Replacing bulbs
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306* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Introduction
All bulb specifications are listed on page 311.
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
See page 311 for a list of bulb specifications.
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
•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.
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
The entire headlight housing must be lifted out
when replacing all front bulbs.

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Replacing bulbs
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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.
Removing the headlight housing1. Switch off the ignition by briefly pressing
the START/STOP ENGINE button.
2. Remove the remote key from the ignition
slot
1.
3. (Upper illustration under "Headlight hous-
ing")
Withdraw the headlight housing's lock-
ing pins.
Remove the headlight housing by alter-
natively pulling the front and rear edges
until it can be lifted out.
CAUTION
When disconnecting the connector, pull on
the connector itself and not on the wiring.
4. (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.
5. Lift out the housing and place it on a soft
surface to avoid scratching the lens.
6. Replace the defective bulb(s).
Reinserting the headlight housing
1. Plug in the connector until it clicks into
place.
2. Reinstall the headlight housing and locking
pins. The short locking pin should be clos-
est to the grille. Check that they are cor-
rectly 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.
1Does not apply to vehicles with the optional keyless drive.

08 Maintenance and specifications
Replacing bulbs
08
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Removing the cover to access the
bulbs
NOTE
Before starting to replace a bulb, see
page 306.
1. Loosen the cover's four retaining screws
with the tool (1) provided in the vehicle's
tool kit (see page 290). The screws should
not be removed completely.
CAUTION
Use the tool from the vehicle's tool kit to
loosen the screws. A screwdriver or other
sharp object could scratch the headlight.
2. Push the cover to the side.Reinstall the cover in the reverse order.
Low beam, Halogen
1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see page 306).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see
page 308).
3. Unplug the connector from the bulb.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
5. The guide lug on the new bulb should be
straight up when the bulb is inserted into
the holder and the bulb should snap into
place.
6. Put the cover back into position and rein-
stall the headlight housing.
High beam, Halogen
1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see page 306).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see
page 308).
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.

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Replacing bulbs
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309 Extra high beam
2
1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see page 306).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see
page 308).
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 306).
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 306.
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.
2Models with optional Active Bending Lights only.