2013 VOLVO XC90 low beam

09 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs09

* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.229
G027083
Location of the bulbs in the headlight
housing
G027082
Low/high beam (models with Active Bend-
ing Lights)*, Low beam (models with Halo-
gen headlights)
High beam1 (models with Halogen head-
lights)
Turn signal
Parking light
Side marker light
Replacing the low beam bulb (halogen
headlights)
G027088
1. Remove the plastic cover over the bulb by
turning it counterclockwise.
2. Pull the connector from the lamp housing.
3. Loosen the bulb's retaining spring by first
moving it to the right and then moving it out
of the way.
4. Pull out the bulb from the holder.
5. Insert the new bulb (without touching the
glass) in the holder.
1This bulb has no function on models with the optional Active Bending Lights.

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Replacing bulbs 09
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Cargo compartment light
1. Carefully insert a screwdriver and pry out
the lens.2. Pry out the bulb and replace it.
3. Press the lens back into place.
Vanity mirror lights
Removing the lens1. Insert a flat screwdriver under the lens and
carefully exert upward pressure to release
the retaining lugs.
2. Snap 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.
Reinserting the lens1. Put the lens back into position.
2. Press it into place.
Bulb specifications
Lighting functionWattageBulb
Low beam (halogen)55H11 LL
High beam (halogen)55H7 LL
Front turn signals21H21W LL

09 Maintenance and servicing
Fuses09

239
NoA
16Driver's side low beam head-
light20
17Passenger's side low beam
headlight20
18–
19Engine control module feed,
engine relay5
20Parking lights15
21Vacuum pump20

11 Specifications
Overview of information and warning symbols
11

297 Introduction
The symbols in the vehicle's various displays
are divided into three main categories:
•Warning symbols
•Indicator symbols
•Information symbols
The following tables list the most common
symbols, their meaning and the pages in this
manual that provide more detailed information.
Warning/information symbol
This symbol () lights up and glows red if
the condition is related to safety and/or driva-
bility or yellow to alert the driver to e.g., fill the
washer fluid reservoir, etc. In either case, a
message will be displayed in the instrument
panel display.
Symbols in the main instrument panel
Indicator and warning symbols
SymbolDescriptionPage
Warning59
Malfunction indi-
cator light61
SymbolDescriptionPage
Fault in the ABS
system61
Rear fog light60
Stability system
DSTC61
Trailer turn signal
indicator61
Parking brake
applied60
SRS airbag sys-
tem59
SymbolDescriptionPage
Oil pressure warn-
ing light60
Seat belt reminder59
Generator warn-
ing light60
Brake failure
warning light60
High beam indica-
tor58

12 Index
12
302
Folding door mirrors.................................. 64
Front airbags.................................. 24, 25, 28
Front seat
folding backrest.................................. 104
manually adjusted............................... 104
Front seats
power.................................................. 105
ventilated.............................................. 97
XC90 Executive.................................. 107
Front suspension..................................... 292
Fuel.......................................................... 138
Fuel filler cap........................................... 141
Fuel filler door
opening manually...............................141
unlocking.............................................. 69
Fuel system.............................................. 294
Fuses.......................................................236
G
Garage door opener
HomeLink® Wireless Control System. . . 89
Gasoline................................................... 138
Geartronic – manual shifting.................... 149Generator................................................. 295
Generator warning light............................. 60
Glove compartment................................. 116
Grocery bag holder.................................. 122
Gross vehicle weight (GVW).................... 185
H
Hand brake.............................................. 156
Hazard warning flashers............................ 75
HD digital radio........................................ 257
Headlights.................................................. 67
Active Bending Lights............. 64, 67, 228
Dual Xenon........................................... 64
Headlights, high and low beams............... 71
Heated front seats..................................... 99
High/low beams – replacing....................228
High beam bulb, replacing...................... 230
High beam flash......................................... 71
High beam indicator.................................. 58
Hoisting the vehicle.................................217
HomeLink
® Wireless Control System........ 89
Home safe lighting..................................... 71Hood, opening/closing.............................. 81
I
Ignition switch.......................................... 145
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)...................... 126
Important information.................................. 8
Indicator and warning symbols.................. 58
indicator light............................................. 60
Infant seats................................................ 42
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 33
Inflation pressure, checking..................... 179
Inflation pressure table............................181
Information and warning symbols, table
of.............................................................. 297
Information display.................................... 58
Inspection readiness................................ 215
Instrument overview.................................. 56
Instrument panel........................................ 58
Instrument panel lighting........................... 69
Interior lighting......................................... 111
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 48

12 Index
12
303
J
Jack.........................................................195
Jump starting........................................... 151
K
Key (ignition switch) positions................. 145
Keylock...................................................... 11
Keys......................................................... 126
L
Label information..................................... 284
Lighting panel...................................... 67, 68
Load carriers............................................ 167
Locking steering wheel............................ 145
Locking the car........................................ 130
Locks, child safety................................... 132
Long distance trips.................................. 168
Low beam headlight.................................. 71
M
Maintenance............................................ 214
Maintenance, periodic............................. 215
Malfunction indicator light......................... 61
Mirrors
door, folding......................................... 64
power door........................................... 85
rearview, auto-dim function.................. 84
Moonroof................................................... 87
Motor oil
checking............................................. 220
MP3 player, connecting........................... 265
Multifilter with air quality sensor................ 98
O
OBD II...................................................... 215
Occupant safety........................................ 18
Oil
checking............................................. 220
Oil quality................................................. 220
Onboard Diagnostic System (OBD II)...... 215
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 299Owner maintenance................................. 215
P
Paint - color code....................................210
Panel lighting, instrument.......................... 69
Park assist.......................................159, 160
Parking brake........................................... 156
warning symbol.................................... 60
Parking lights............................................. 69
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 28
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 215
Permissible axle weight........................... 185
Polishing.................................................. 207
Power moonroof........................................ 87
Power seat............................................... 105
Power steering fluid................................. 223
R
Radiator................................................... 219
Radio
SiriusXM
E satellite radio.................... 261