03 Your driving environment
Lighting
03
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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 traffichazard.
–To activate the flashers, press the button in the center dash. Press the button againto 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 beactivated automatically if an airbagdeploys.
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 andreleasing it.
When turning
Move the lever as far up or down as pos-
sible to start the turn signals. The turn signals will be cancelled automatically by the move-ment of the steering wheel, or the lever canbe returned to its initial position by hand.
NOTE
• This automatic flashing sequence can be interrupted by immediately movingthe lever in the opposite direction.
• If the turn signal indicator flashesfaster than normal, check for aburned-out turn signal bulb.
Interior lighting, front
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Light switches, front roof lighting
Drivers side front reading light, on/off
Passenger's side front reading light, on/off
Overhead courtesy lighting.
09 Maintenance and specifications
Replacing bulbs 09
350* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Introduction
All bulb specifications are listed on page 355. The following bulbs should only be replacedby a trained and qualified Volvo service tech-nician:
• Active Bending Lights
• Daytime running lights
• Turn signals in the door mirrors
• Approach lighting in the door mirrors
• Interior lighting
• Glove compartment lighting
• Brake lights
• Rear parking lights
• Rear side marker lights
• Back-up lights
• Rear fog light
• LED bulbsNOTE
•For information regarding any bulbs not mentioned in this section, pleasecontact your Volvo retailer or a trainedand authorized Volvo service techni-cian.
• Always switch off the ignition beforestarting to replace a bulb.
• If an error message remains in the dis-play after a faulty bulb has beenreplaced, contact an authorized Volvoworkshop.
• Condensation may form temporarily onthe inside of the lenses of exteriorlights such as headlights, fog lights, ortaillights. This is normal and the lightsare designed to withstand moisture.Normally, condensation will dissipateafter the lights have been on for ashort time.
• The optional Active Bending Lightbulbs contain trace amounts of mer-cury. These bulbs should always bedisposed of by a trained and qualifiedVolvo service technician.
CAUTION
Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fingers. Grease and oils from your fingersvaporize in the heat and will leave adeposit on the reflector, which will damageit.
WARNING
•The engine should not be running when changing bulbs.
• If the engine has been running justprior to replacing bulbs in the head-light housing, please keep in mind thatcomponents in the engine compart-ment will be hot.
WARNING
•Active Bending Lights* – due to the high voltage used by these headlights,these bulbs should only be replacedby a trained and qualified Volvo serv-ice technician.
• Turn off the lights and remove theremote key from the ignition beforechanging any bulbs.
09 Maintenance and specifications
Replacing bulbs09
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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
G021750
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)
09 Maintenance and specifications
Replacing bulbs 09
354
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
G017458
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
G031942
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.355
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.
11 Index
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Tunnel detection...................................... 102Turn signals............................................. 104 changing bulbs................................... 353
indicator lights...................................... 83
Two-stage booster cushion....................... 51
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading................... 322
Unlocking the tailgate................................ 72
Unlocking the vehicle.......................... 61, 71
Upholstery care....................................... 375
V
Vanity mirror............................................ 235 changing bulbs................................... 355
Vehicle dimensions XC70................................................... 384
Vehicle Event Data....................................... 9
Vehicle loading................................ 293, 320 roof loads............................................ 297
Vehicle maintenance................................ 340 performed by the owner..................... 341 Vehicle weights........................................ 385
Ventilated seats....................................... 218Voice control
cell phones......................................... 278
Volvo and the environment........................ 12
Volvo maintenance.................................. 340
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 394
Volvo programs....................................... 394
Volvo Sensus........................................... 206
W
Warning flashers, hazard......................... 104
Warning lights................................ 79, 81, 83
Warning symbol......................................... 85
Warning system, collision................ 178, 179
Warranties................................................ 340
Washer fluid..................................... 357, 389Washers headlight............................................. 108
windshield........................................... 107
Water, driving through............................. 285
Waxing..................................................... 375 Weights.................................................... 385
Wheels..................................................... 310
changing............................................. 331
storing................................................. 312
Whiplash Protection System..................... 33 Windows power.................................................. 110
sun shade........................................... 110
Windshield heated......................................... 113, 221
rain sensor.......................................... 107
washers.............................................. 108
wipers/washers................................... 107
Windshield washer fluid................... 357, 389
Windshield wipers.................................... 356 service position................................... 356
Wiper blades replacing............................................. 356
replacing tailgate wiper...................... 357