2012 VOLVO S60 turn signal bulb

03 Your driving environment
Lighting
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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
G021149
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.

08 Maintenance and specifications
Replacing bulbs
08
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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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.

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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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Replacing bulbs
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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

10 Index
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354
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