2012 VOLVO S80 low beam

06 During your trip
Driving recommendations
06
260
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 347 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 290.
•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

08 Maintenance and specifications
Replacing bulbs
08
316
Low beam, Halogen
G021746
1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see page 314).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see
page 315).
3. Unplug the connector from the bulb.
4. Remove the bulb by pressing the holder
downward.
5. Press the new bulb into the socket until it
snaps into place. It can only be secured in
one position.
6. 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 314).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see
page 315).
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 314).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see
page 315).
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.

08 Maintenance and specifications
Replacing bulbs
08
320* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
2. Press the three lower lugs back into posi-
tion.
Bulb specifications
Lighting
functionWattageBulb
Extra high
beam (models
with Active
Bending
Lights*)55H7 LL
Low beam
(halogen)55H11 LL
High beam
(halogen)65H9
Rear fog light21P21W LL
Brake lights21P21W LL
Backup lights21P21W LL
Rear turn sig-
nals21PY21W
LL
Front turn sig-
nals21H21W LL
Lighting
functionWattageBulb
Front fog
lights35H8
License plate
lighting5C5W LL
Vanity mirror1.2SV5.5
(length
35mm)
Front parking
lights5W5W LL
Front side
marker lights5W5W LL
Glove com-
partment
lighting5SV8.5
(length
43mm)
Trunk lighting5SV8.5
(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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359
high/low beams.................................... 90
high beam flash.................................... 90
Headlight washers..................................... 97
Headphones............................................ 242
Head restraints, rear seat.......................... 85
Heated front seats................................... 136
Heated oxygen sensors........................... 266
Heated rear seats.................................... 137
High beams................................................ 90
indicator light........................................ 75
Hoisting the vehicle.................................307
HomeLink
® Wireless Control System...... 106
Home safe lighting............................... 94, 95
Hood, opening/closing............................309
Horn........................................................... 89
I
Ignition modes........................................... 80
Immobilizer................................................ 53
Important information.................................. 8
Indicator lights.........................73, 74, 75, 76
Infant seats................................................ 41Inflatable Curtain........................................ 32
Inflation pressure..................................... 281
Inflation pressure table............................283
Information and warning symbols, table
of.............................................................. 351
Information lights.....................73, 74, 75, 76
Information symbol.................................... 75
Infotainment system................................ 200
AUX/USB sockets............................... 223
Bluetooth
Ÿ devices............................. 226
Bluetooth® hands-free system........... 229
general functions................................ 207
getting started.................................... 202
media player....................................... 219
menus................................................. 252
radio functions.................................... 210
rear seat entertainment....................... 241
rear seat entertainment system, remote
control................................................. 250
sound settings.................................... 208
voice control....................................... 237
Inspection readiness................................ 307
Instrument lighting..................................... 90
Instrument overview............................72, 73
Instrument panel...................................... 125Interior Air Quality System....................... 134
Interior lighting........................................... 94
iPodŸ connector (audio system)............. 223
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 46
J
Jack
attaching.............................................298
location of........................................... 298
Jump starting........................................... 111
K
Key blade.................................52, 57, 59, 60
private locking...................................... 59
valet locking.......................................... 59
Keyless drive
general description............................... 60
starting the vehicle.............................109

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360
L
Labels
list of................................................... 343
location of........................................... 342
LATCH anchors......................................... 46
Leather care............................................. 336
Lighting panel............................................ 90
Load anchoring eyelets...........................267
Loading the vehicle.......................... 267, 287
roof loads............................................ 269
Locking...................................................... 63
Locking the vehicle.................................... 54
Locks, child safety..................................... 48
Low beams................................................ 90
Low fuel level warning light........................ 75
Low oil pressure warning light................... 76
M
Main instrument panel............................. 125
Maintenance............................................ 306
hoisting the vehicle............................. 307
performed by the owner.....................307Malfunction indicator light......................... 74
Media player (infotainment system)......... 219
Menu........................................................ 127
Messages in the instrument panel........... 125
Mirrors
defroster............................................. 102
power door......................................... 101
rearview, auto-dim function................ 102
retractable........................................... 101
vanity.................................................. 195
Moonroof................................................. 104
Motor oil
checking............................................. 310
specifications...................................... 347
volumes.............................................. 348
MY CAR................................................... 127
O
Occupant safety........................................ 16
Occupant weight sensor...................... 26, 27
Octane recommendations.......................263
Odometer, trip........................................... 78Oil
checking............................................. 310
specifications...................................... 347
volumes.............................................. 348
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 354
Overhead courtesy lighting........................ 94
Overheating, engine................................... 77
Oxygen sensors, heated.......................... 266
P
Paint, touching up.................................... 337
Park assist.......................................181, 183
Park Assist Camera................................. 185
Parking brake
electric, applying/releasing................. 119
warning light......................................... 76
Parking lights............................................. 92
changing bulbs................................... 317
Personal Car Communicator, unique func-
tions........................................................... 55
Polishing.................................................. 335