
09 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs 09
234
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
Replacing bulbs09
235
Lighting functionWattageBulb
Front parking lights, front side marker lights, rear
courtesy lighting5W5W LL
Turn signals in door mirrors5WY5W LL
Rear fog light21H21W LL
Backup lights21P21W LL
Rear turn signals21PY21W SV
Vanity mirror lighting2W2x4.6d type T5
License plate lighting5C5W LL
Glove compartment5SV8.5 (length 43 mm)
Cargo area lighting10SV8.5 (length 43 mm)
Front footwell lighting5SV8.5 (length 38 mm)
NOTE
Please consult a Volvo retailer’s Parts
department for the most up-to-date speci-
fications.

11 Specifications
Dimensions
11
287
PositionDimensionin (mm)
ILoad width, floor41.8 (1064)
JWidth76.2 (1936)
KWidth incl. door mirrors (folded out)83.1 (2112)
LWidth incl. door mirrors (folded in)76.2 (194)

12 Index
12
301
Center console buttons............................. 64
Central locking system - remote key....... 127
Changing a wheel.................................... 197
Changing coolant....................................218
Charge air cooler..................................... 294
Check Engine warning light....................... 61
Child restraint anchors......................... 48, 50
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 39
Child restraint systems.............................. 40
Child safety................................................ 37
Child safety locks....................................132
Climate system.......................................... 94
refrigerant............................................. 94
Clock reset button..................................... 58
Coat hanger............................................. 117
Cold weather precautions........................ 168
Compact disc care
CD care............................................... 270
Convertible seats....................................... 44
Coolant.................................................... 222
changing............................................. 218
Courtesy light........................................... 111Cup holder
rear seat.............................................. 116
Curb weight............................................. 185
Current fuel consumption.......................... 76
D
Daytime running lights............................... 68
Defroster
rear window and door mirrors.............. 75
rear window and mirrors..................... 100
windshield............................................. 99
Detachable trailer hitch............................ 166
Dimensions.............................................. 286
Disabling the passenger's side front airbag 28
Display, instrument panel.......................... 58
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 253
Door mirrors............................................... 85
defroster............................................... 75
Door mirrors, folding.................................. 64
Driver distraction warning.......................... 14
Driving conditions, difficult......................147
Driving economically................................ 146
Driving through water..............................147
E
Economical driving.................................. 146
Electrically operated moonroof.................. 87
Electrical system...................................... 295
Emergency locking retractor...................... 38
Emission inspection readiness................ 215
Engine
specifications...................................... 294
starting................................................ 143
Engine oil................................................. 220
checking............................................. 220
specifications...................................... 293
Environment............................................... 13
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 214
Flat tires
changing............................................. 195
repairing with tire sealing system....... 189
Floor mats
cleaning.............................................. 209
placing correctly................................. 143
Fog light...............................................60, 69

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

12 Index
12
304
Radio functions........................................ 252
HD digital radio................................... 257
Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 73
Rear fog light............................................. 69
Rear seat entertainment..........................278
Rear suspension...................................... 292
Rearview mirror with compass.................. 84
Rear window defroster.............................. 75
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 39
Recirculation.............................................. 99
REDUCE SPEED........................................ 62
Refrigerant (A/C system)............................ 94
Refrigerator (XC90 Executive).................. 118
Registering child restraints........................ 39
Remote key.............................................. 127
replacing the battery........................... 129
Reporting safety defects
Canada................................................. 19
USA....................................................... 18S
Safety defects, reporting
Canada................................................. 19
USA....................................................... 18
Safety locks, child.................................... 132
Seat belt..................................................... 20
Seat belts
Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor.................................... 38
Seats........................................................ 104
Shiftlock.............................................11, 143
override................................................. 23
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags....... 31
SiriusXM
E satellite radio......................... 261
Snow chains............................................ 187
Snow tires................................................ 187
Spare tire................................................. 188
Spare tire – accessing.............................195
Spare wheel, lowering.............................195
Speedometer............................................. 58
Starting the car........................................ 143
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)...................... 126
Steering wheel lock.................................145Stone chips, touching up......................... 210
Storage compartments............114, 116, 117
Studded tires........................................... 187
Sun visor.................................................... 88
Symbols, overview................................... 297
T
Tachometer................................................ 58
Tailgate
locking/unlocking................................ 131
opening................................................. 81
Tailgate wipers......................................... 224
Technician certification............................ 299
Temperature control................................ 100
Temperature gauge................................... 58
Temporary spare tire...............................188
Three-way catalytic converter................. 296
TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE................. 62
Tire inflation pressure..............................181
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 200
Tires.........................................................176
age...................................................... 176

12 Index
12
305
changing............................................. 195
changing from summer to winter........ 177
designations....................................... 182
improving economy............................ 177
inflation............................................... 179
inflation pressure, checking................ 179
inflation pressure table.......................181
load ratings......................................... 180
rotation............................................... 176
Self-supporting run flat tires (SST)..... 202
spare................................................... 188
speed ratings...................................... 180
storing................................................. 178
tire sealing system.............................. 189
tread wear indicator............................ 177
Tire sealing system.................................. 189
Towing a trailer........................................ 163
Towing - cars with All Wheel Drive.......... 162
Towing the vehicle................................... 161
Trailer hitch - detachable......................... 166
Trailer towing........................................... 163
Transmission
shiftlock override.................................. 23
Transmission, automatic.......................... 148
Tread wear indicator................................ 177
Treble....................................................... 253Trip computer............................................ 76
Trip odometer............................................ 58
Turn signals............................................... 71
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...................186
Unlocking fuel filler door............................ 69
Unlocking the car..................................... 130
Unpaved roads, driving on...................... 147
V
Vanity mirror............................................ 112
Vehicle dimensions.................................. 286
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)......... 285
Vehicle loading........................................ 185
Vehicle maintenance................................ 214
Vehicle weights........................................ 288
Ventilated seats......................................... 97
Volvo and the environment........................ 13
Volvo maintenance.................................. 214Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 299
W
Warning symbol......................................... 58
Warning symbol in center of dashboard.... 58
Warranties................................................ 214
Washer fluid reservoir......................219, 222
Washing the vehicle................................. 206
Water, driving through............................. 147
Waxing..................................................... 207
Weights.................................................... 288
Wheels.....................................................176
storing................................................. 178
Windshield
IR coating............................................. 74
Windshield washer fluid reservoir............ 222
Windshield wipers.................................... 224
Winter/Wet driving mode......................... 168
Wipers...................................................... 224
W – Winter............................................... 149