2013 VOLVO XC90 turn signal bulb

02 Instruments and controls
Left-side steering wheel lever
02
71 Lever positions
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Turn signals, lane change position
Turn signals, position for normal turns
High beam flash
Toggle between high and low beams,
Home Safe lighting
Turn signals
When turningMove the lever as far up or down as possible
(to position 2) 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.
When changing lanesThe driver can automatically flash the turn sig-
nals 3 times by:
•Moving the turn signal lever up or down to
position (1) and releasing it.
•Moving the lever up or down to position (2)
and immediately back to its original posi-
tion.
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.
High/low beam headlights
Continuous high beams1.
Turn the ignition key to position II.
2.
With the light switch in position
, (see
page 67) pull the turn signal lever toward
the steering wheel to toggle between high
and low beams.
High beam flash1.
Turn the ignition key to position II.
2. Pull the turn signal lever to position (3). The
high beams will remain on until the lever is
released.
Home safe lightingWhen leaving your vehicle at night, home safe
lighting can illuminate the area in front of the
vehicle.
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Pull the turn signal lever as far as possible
toward the steering wheel and release it.
3. Exit the vehicle and lock the doors.
The headlights and parking lights will illuminate
and remain on for 30
1, 60 or 90 seconds. The
time interval can be changed by a trained and
qualified Volvo service technician.
1Factory setting

09 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs 09
228* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
When replacing bulbs, keep the following
points in mind:
•Never touch the glass of bulbs with your
fingers. Grease and oils from your fingers
vaporize in the heat and will leave a deposit
on the reflector, which will damage it.
•The optional Active Bending Light bulbs
contain trace amounts of mercury. These
bulbs should always be disposed of by an
authorized Volvo retailer.
The following bulbs should only be replaced by
a trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian:
•Active Bending Lights (ABL)
•Daytime running lights (DRL) under the
front bumper
•Turn signals and courtesy lights in the side
door mirrors
•Reading lights and glove compartment
light
•Courtesy (dome) lighting
•Rear parking lights
•Brake lights
•High-mounted brake lights
If a problem occurs with the daytime running
lights (DRL) under the front bumper, the entire
lamp housing will have to be replaced.If a problem occurs with the rear parking lights
or the brake lights, the entire taillight housing
will have to be replaced.
See page 234 for a list of bulb specifications.
Replacing high/low beams/turn signal/
parking light bulbs
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 technician.
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The entire lamp housing must be lifted out
when replacing these bulbs.
To lift out the lamp housing:
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Open the hood.
3. Pull up the retaining pins (see the illustra-
tion).
4. Lift out the lamp housing.

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Location of the bulbs in the headlight
housing
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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)
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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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6. Move the retaining spring up and push it
slightly to the left until it seats properly.
7. Press the bulb holder into place on the
headlight housing.
8. Reinstall the plastic cap. The letters
"HAUT" on the cap must be upward.
Replacing the high beam bulb (halogen
headlights)
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1. Remove the rubber cover by pulling it off.
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.
6. Move the retaining spring up and push it
slightly to the left until it seats properly.
7. Press the bulb holder into place on the
headlight housing.
8. Press the rubber cover into place.
Replacing parking light/side marker
light bulbs
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1. Turn the lamp holder approximately 1/4
turn counterclockwise and pull it out of the
headlight housing.2. Pull the bulb straight out.
3. Align the guide lugs on the side of the base
of the new bulb in the grooves in the holder
and press it into place.
4. Press the lamp holder into the place in the
headlight housing and turn it approxi-
mately 1/4 turn clockwise.
Replacing the turn signal bulb
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1. Turn the lamp holder approximately 1/4
turn counterclockwise and pull it out of the
headlight housing.
2. Press in the bulb slightly and pull it out of
the holder.

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3. Align the guide lugs on the side of the base
of the new bulb in the grooves in the holder.
Press it in and turn it slightly clockwise.
4. Press the lamp holder into the place in the
headlight housing and turn it approxi-
mately 1/4 turn clockwise.
Location of taillight bulbs
Turn signal
Backup light
NOTE
If the message indicating a burned out bulb
remains in the information display after a
bulb has been replaced, consult a trained
and qualified Volvo service technician.

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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

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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.