2013 VOLVO S60 turn signal bulb

03 Your driving environment
Lighting
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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.

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.

09 Maintenance and specifications
Replacing bulbs09
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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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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.

09 Maintenance and specifications
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.

11 Index
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361
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