2015 VOLVO XC70 Owner´s Manual

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Headlight housing
The entire headlight housing must be lifted out when replacing all front bulbs.
Removing the headlight housing
Pull out the headlight housing's locking pins.
Pull the headlight housing straight out.
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CAUTION
When disconnecting the connector, pull on the connector itself and not on the wiring.
Unplug the wiring connector by holding down the clip with your thumb.
Pull the connector out with the other hand.
5. Lift out the headlight housing and place it on a soft surface to avoid scratching thelens.
6. Replace the defective bulb(s).
Reinserting the headlight housing1. Plug in the connector until it clicks into place.
2. Reinstall the headlight housing and lock- ing pins. Check that they are correctlyinserted. The headlight housing must be properly in place and the wiring connector cor-rectly reconnected before the lighting isswitched on or the remote key is insertedinto the ignition slot.
3. Check that the lights function properly.
Removing the cover to access the bulbs
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NOTE
Before starting to replace a bulb, see page 350.
1. Open the retaining clamp by pressing it upward/outward.
2. Press down the clips on the cover and remove it.
Reinstall the cover in the reverse order.

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Low beam, Halogen
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1. Remove the headlight housing from thevehicle (see page 350).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see page 351).
3. Unplug the connector from the bulb.
4. Remove the bulb by pressing the holder downward.
5. Press the new bulb into the socket until it snaps into place. It can only be secured in one position.
6. Put the cover back into position and rein- stall the headlight housing.
High beam, Halogen
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1. Remove the headlight housing from thevehicle (see page 350).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see page 351).
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 beam 1
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1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see page 350).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see page 351).
3. Remove the bulb by pressing the holder downward.
4. Remove the connector from the bulb.
5. Insert a new bulb in the connector until it snaps in place. It can only be inserted in one way.
6. Return the bulb holder into position in the headlight housing.
7. Put the cover back into position and rein- stall the headlight housing.
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Front side marker lights
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1. Remove the headlight housing from thevehicle.
2. Remove the small round cover over the bulbs.
3. Pull the wire to withdraw the bulb holder.
4. Pull out the burned out bulb and press a new bulb into the socket. It can only be secured in one position.
5. Press the bulb holder into the socket and press until it clicks into place.
6. Press the cover in place until it clicks into position.
Turn signals
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1. Remove the headlight housing from thevehicle (see page 350).
2. Remove the round cover by pulling the tab until the cover comes off.
3. Pull out the holder to access the bulb.
4. Pull out the burned out bulb and press a new bulb into the socket. It can only be secured in one position.
5. Press the bulb holder into the socket and press until it clicks into place.
6. Press the cover in place until it clicks into position.
7. Reinstall the headlight housing.
Location of taillight bulbs
Taillight lens, right side
Parking light (LEDs)
Brake light (LEDs)
Turn signal
Side maker light (LEDs)
Backup light
Rear fog light
Brake light (LEDs)

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Taillight housing, turn signal
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The turn signal bulb in the taillight cluster is replaced from inside the cargo area.
1. Open the panel.
2. Remove the insulation by pulling itstraight out.
3. Remove the entire bulb unit by turning its handle counterclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.Replace the bulb in the reverse order.
License plate lighting
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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.
Cargo area lighting
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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.

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Vanity mirror lighting
Removing the mirror glass
1. Insert a flat screwdriver under the glass
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 bulbwith the pliers to help avoid damaging it.
Reinstalling the mirror glass1. Put the lens back into position.
2. Press it into place.
Bulb specifications
Lighting func- tionWat- tageBulb
Extra high beam (models withActive BendingLights*)55H7 LL
Low beam (halo- gen)55H11 LL
High beam (hal- ogen)65H9
Rear turn signals21PY21W SV
Front turn sig- nals21H21W LL
License plate lighting5C5W LL
Vanity mirror2W2x4.6d type T5
Front side marker lights5W5W LL
Lighting func- tionWat- tageBulb
Glove compart- ment lighting5SV8.5 (length43mm)
Cargo area light- ing10SV8.5 (length43mm)
NOTE
Please consult a Volvo retailer’s Parts department for the most up-to-date bulbspecifications.

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Wiper blades
Service position
Wiper blades in service positionThe wiper blades must be in the vertical (service) position for replacement, washing orto lift them away from the windshield whene.g., removing ice or snow. To put them inthis position:
CAUTION
Be sure the wiper blades are not frozen in position before attempting to move themto the service position.
1. Insert the remote key into the ignition slot1
and press the START/STOP
ENGINE button briefly to put the ignition
in mode I (see page 89 for detailed infor-
mation about the ignition modes).
2. Press the START/STOP ENGINE button
again briefly to switch the ignition off.
3. Within 3 seconds, move the right steering wheel lever up and hold it for at least 1 second.
> The wipers will then move to the verti-cal (service) position on the windshield.
The wipers can be returned to the normal position by pressing the START/STOP
ENGINE button briefly to put the ignition in
mode I (or by starting the engine).
CAUTION
If the wiper arms have been folded out from the windshield while in the serviceposition, fold them back against the wind-shield before returning the wipers to thenormal position to help avoid scratchingthe paint on the hood.
Replacing the windshield wiper blades
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NOTE
The windshield wiper blades are different lengths. The blade on the driver’s side islonger than the one on the passenger side.
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With the wipers in the service position, fold out the wiper arm from the wind-shield. Press the button on the wiperblade attachment and pull the wiperblade straight out, parallel with the wiperarm.
Slide in the new wiper blade until it clicks into place.
Check that the blade is securely in place.4. Press the wipers back against the wind-
shield.
To return the wipers from the service position to the normal position, fold the wipers backagainst the windshield and press the START/
STOP ENGINE button briefly to put the igni-
tion in mode I (or start the engine).
CleaningKeeping the windshield and wiper bladesclean helps improve visibility and prolongsthe service life of the wiper blades. Clean thewiper blades with a stiff-bristle brush andlukewarm soap solution or car washing deter-gent.
Replacing the tailgate wiper blade
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1. Fold the wiper arm outward. 2. Grasp the inner section of wiper blade (at
the arrow).
3. Pull out the blade to release it from the wiper arm.
4. Press the new wiper blade into place and check that it seats securely.
5. Fold the wiper arm back toward the tail- gate window.
Filling washer fluid
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Location of the washer fluid reservoir
The windshield and headlight washers share a common reservoir. The washer fluid reservoir is located on the driver's side of the engine compartment. Dur-ing cold weather, the reservoir should be

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filled with windshield washer solvent contain- ing antifreeze. For capacities, see page 389.