2012 VOLVO XC70 headlight bulb

08 Maintenance and specifications
Replacing bulbs
08
324* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Introduction
All bulb specifications are listed on page 330.
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 lights/rear fog light/taillights
•Rear parking lights
•Active Bending Lights
•LED bulbs
See page 330 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
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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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325
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.
Pull the headlight housing straight 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 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 324.
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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326
Low beam, Halogen
G021746
1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see page 324).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see
page 325).
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 324).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see
page 325).
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 324).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see
page 325).
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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327 Parking lights
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1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see page 324).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see
page 325).
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 324).
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 324.
G021751
1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see page 324).
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.

10 Index
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367
general information............................. 118
Hill Descent Control............................ 124
warning light......................................... 78
Bulbs
cargo area lighting.............................. 329
headlights...........................324, 325, 326
introduction......................................... 324
license plate lights.............................. 329
side marker lights...............................327
specifications...................................... 330
taillight................................................ 328
C
Camera, Park Assist................................ 189
Capacity weight....................................... 297
Cargo area
changing bulbs................................... 329
floor rails............................................. 273
hooks for securing loads............273, 274
steel grid............................................. 276
Cargo area cover..................................... 277
Cargo area net......................................... 277
Catalytic converter................................... 269
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 233Cell phone voice control.......................... 241
Central locking system, introduction......... 54
Chains...................................................... 300
Check engine light..................................... 76
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 38
Child restraint systems.............................. 39
booster cushions.................................. 45
convertible seats.................................. 43
infant seats........................................... 41
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 46
top tether anchors................................ 47
Child safety................................................ 36
booster cushions.................................. 45
child restraint systems.......................... 39
convertible seats.................................. 43
infant seats........................................... 41
Child safety locks...................................... 51
City Safety™............................................ 166
Climate system........................................ 143
air distribution............................. 138, 144
air vents.............................................. 139
Interior Air Quality System.................. 138
introduction......................................... 137
passenger compartment filter............ 137
refrigerant........................................... 137Clock, setting............................................. 80
Cold weather driving................................ 264
Collision warning system.................171, 172
Compass in rearview mirror..................... 105
Conserving electrical current................... 263
Controls, center console.......................... 256
Convertible seats....................................... 43
Coolant............................................322, 359
Cooling system, general information....... 263
Courtesy lighting........................................ 96
Crash mode............................................... 35
Cruise control..................................151, 152
adaptive.............................................. 153
Curb weight............................................. 297
Current, conserving................................. 263
D
Defroster.................................................. 143
Detachable key blade..........................59, 61
Dimensions
XC70................................................... 354

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369
Geartronic................................................ 116
Geartronic automatic transmission.. 115, 116
Generator warning light............................. 78
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 296
Grocery bag holder.................................. 275
Gross vehicle weight...............................297
H
Hazard warning flashers............................ 95
HD digital radio........................................ 216
Headlights
Active Bending Lights........................... 93
changing bulbs...........................325, 326
high/low beams.................................... 92
high beam flash.................................... 92
Headlight washers..................................... 99
Headphones............................................ 246
Head restraints, rear seat.......................... 87
Heated front seats................................... 140
Heated oxygen sensors........................... 270
Heated rear seats.................................... 141
High beams................................................ 92
indicator light........................................ 77Hill Descent Control................................. 124
Hoisting the vehicle.................................317
HomeLink
® Wireless Control System...... 108
Home safe lighting............................... 96, 97
Hood, opening/closing............................319
Horn........................................................... 91
I
Ignition modes........................................... 82
Immobilizer................................................ 55
Important information.................................. 8
Indicator lights.........................75, 76, 77, 78
Infant seats................................................ 41
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 32
Inflation pressure..................................... 291
Inflation pressure table............................293
Information and warning symbols, table
of.............................................................. 361
Information lights.....................75, 76, 77, 78
Information symbol.................................... 77
Infotainment system................................ 204
AUX/USB sockets............................... 227Bluetooth
Ÿ devices............................. 230
Bluetooth® hands-free system........... 233
general functions................................ 211
getting started.................................... 206
media player....................................... 223
menus................................................. 256
radio functions.................................... 214
rear seat entertainment....................... 245
rear seat entertainment system, remote
control................................................. 254
sound settings.................................... 212
voice control....................................... 241
Inspection readiness................................ 317
Instrument lighting..................................... 92
Instrument overview............................74, 75
Instrument panel...................................... 129
Integrated two-stage booster cushion...... 48
Interior Air Quality System....................... 138
Interior lighting........................................... 96
iPodŸ connector (audio system)............. 227
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 46