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03 Your driving environment
Lighting
03
98
NOTE
The rear fog light is considerably brighter
than the normal taillights and should be
used only when conditions such as fog, rain,
snow, smoke or dust reduce visibility for
other vehicles to less than 500 ft.
(150 meters).
Hazard warning flashers
Location of the hazard warning flasher button
The hazard warning flasher should be used to
indicate that the vehicle has become a traffic
hazard.
–To activate the flashers, press the button
in the center dash. Press the button again
to turn off the flashers.
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.
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Replacing bulbs 09
316
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.
Trunk lighting
G021758
NOTE
Before starting to replace a bulb, see
page 312.
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.
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Replacing bulbs09
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.317 Vanity mirror lighting
Removing the lens
1. Insert a screwdriver underneath the side of
the lens and carefully pry up the lug on the
edge.
2. Carefully detach and lift out the lens.
3. Use needle nose pliers to pull the bulb
straight to the side. Replace the bulb. Do
not exert too much pressure on the bulb
with the pliers to help avoid damaging it.
Reinstalling the lens1. Put the lens back into position.
2. Press it into place.
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
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.