2013 VOLVO S60 headlight bulb

09 Maintenance and specifications
Replacing bulbs 09
312* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Introduction
All bulb specifications are listed on page 317.
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
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 housingThe 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.
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.

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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.
Removing the cover to access the
bulbs
NOTE
Before starting to replace a bulb, see
page 312.
1. Loosen the cover's four retaining screws
with the tool (1) provided in the vehicle's
tool kit (see page 294). The screws should
not be removed completely.
1Does not apply to vehicles with the optional keyless drive.

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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 312).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see
page 313).
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 312).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see
page 313).
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
1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see page 312).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see
page 313).
2Models with optional Active Bending Lights only.

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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 312).
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 312.
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.
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

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Bulbs
headlights...........................312, 313, 314
introduction......................................... 312
license plate lights.............................. 316
specifications...................................... 317
trunk lighting....................................... 316
C
Camera, Park Assist................................ 175
Capacity weight....................................... 283
Catalytic converter................................... 260
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 240
Cell phone voice control.......................... 248
Central locking system, introduction......... 52
Chains...................................................... 286
Check engine light..................................... 78
Check Engine warning light....................... 79
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 39
Child restraint systems.............................. 40
booster cushions.................................. 46
convertible seats.................................. 44
infant seats........................................... 42ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 47
top tether anchors................................ 48
Child safety................................................ 37
booster cushions.................................. 46
child restraint systems.......................... 40
convertible seats.................................. 44
infant seats........................................... 42
Child safety locks...................................... 49
City Safety™............................................ 151
Climate system........................................ 200
air distribution............................. 196, 202
air vents.............................................. 197
Interior Air Quality System.................. 196
introduction......................................... 195
passenger compartment filter............ 196
refrigerant........................................... 195
Clock, setting............................................. 82
Cold weather driving................................ 256
Collision warning system.................157, 158
Compass in rearview mirror..................... 107
Conserving electrical current................... 255
Controls, center console.......................... 213
Convertible seats....................................... 44
Coolant............................................310, 347
Cooling system, general information....... 255Corner Traction Control........................... 130
Courtesy lighting........................................ 99
Crash event data......................................... 9
Crash mode............................................... 36
Cruise control..................................135, 136
adaptive.............................................. 137
Curb weight............................................. 283
Current, conserving................................. 255
D
Defroster.................................................. 200
Detachable key blade..........................57, 60
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag....................................................... 27, 28
Dome lighting............................................. 99
Door mirrors............................................. 105
Driver alert............................................... 165
Driver distraction warning.......................... 13
Driving economically................................ 254
Driving in cold weather............................ 256
Driving through water..............................255

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changing bulbs...........................313, 314
high/low beams.................................... 93
high beam flash.................................... 94
tunnel detection.................................... 96
Headlight washers................................... 102
Head restraints, rear seat.......................... 89
Heated oxygen sensors........................... 261
Heated rear seats.................................... 199
High beams................................................ 93
active.................................................... 95
indicator light........................................ 79
Hoisting the vehicle.................................305
HomeLink
® Wireless Control System...... 110
Home safe lighting............................. 99, 100
Hood, opening/closing............................307
Horn........................................................... 92
I
Ignition modes........................................... 84
Immobilizer................................................ 54
Important information.................................. 6
Indicator lights.........................77, 78, 79, 80Infant seats................................................ 42
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 33
Inflation pressure..................................... 277
Inflation pressure table............................279
Information and warning symbols, table
of.............................................................. 349
Information lights.....................77, 78, 79, 80
Information symbol.................................... 79
Infotainment
Menu navigation................................. 216
Infotainment system................................ 212
AUX/USB sockets............................... 235
Bluetooth
Ÿ devices............................. 238
Bluetooth® hands-free system........... 240
getting started.................................... 213
media player....................................... 231
menus.........................................213, 216
radio functions.................................... 222
sound settings.................................... 217
voice control....................................... 248
Inspection readiness................................ 305
Instrument lighting..................................... 93
Instrument overview............................76, 77
Instrument panel...................................... 187
Interior Air Quality System....................... 196Interior lighting........................................... 99
iPodŸ connector (audio system)............. 235
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 47
J
Jack
attaching.............................................295
location of........................................... 294
Jump starting........................................... 116
K
Key blade.................................52, 57, 60, 61
private locking...................................... 60
valet locking.......................................... 60
Keyless drive
general description............................... 61
starting the vehicle.............................113

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Trailer towing...................................265, 266
trailer hitch.......................................... 266
Transmission
general description.....................118, 119
oil........................................................ 347
shiftlock override................................ 120
Tread wear indicator................................ 275
Trip computer.......................................... 203
Trip odometers.......................................... 82
Trips, long distance................................. 255
Trunk
changing bulbs................................... 316
driving with it open.............................254
opening manually................................. 67
Tunnel detection........................................ 96
Turn signals............................................... 98
indicator lights...................................... 79
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...................285
Unlocking the vehicle..........................55, 65
Upholstery care....................................... 333
V
Valet locking.............................................. 60
Vanity mirror............................................ 208
changing bulbs................................... 317
Vehicle Event Data....................................... 9
Vehicle loading................................262, 283
roof loads............................................ 264
Vehicle maintenance................................ 304
performed by the owner.....................305
Vehicle weights........................................ 344
Voice control
cell phones......................................... 248
Volvo and the environment........................ 12
Volvo maintenance.................................. 304
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 352
Volvo programs.......................................352
Volvo Sensus........................................... 186
W
Warning flashers, hazard........................... 98
Warning lights.......................... 77, 78, 79, 80
Warning symbol......................................... 81Warning system, collision................157, 158
Warranties................................................ 304
Washer fluid..................................... 319, 347
Washers
headlight............................................. 102
windshield........................................... 101
Water, driving through............................. 255
Waxing..................................................... 333
Weights.................................................... 344
Wheels.....................................................274
changing..................................... 294, 295
storing................................................. 276
Whiplash Protection System..................... 34
Windows
power.................................................. 103
Windshield
rain sensor.......................................... 101
washers.............................................. 102
wipers/washers................................... 101
Windshield washer fluid................... 319, 347
Windshield wipers.................................... 318
service position................................... 318
Wiper blades
replacing............................................. 318