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WHEELS AND TIRES
Tires – general information292
Tires – storage and age 293
Tires – tread wear indicator 294
Tires – tire economy 294
Changing a wheel – direction of rotation 295
Changing a wheel – removing wheel 295
Changing a wheel – spare wheel 298
Changing a wheel – accessing the spare wheel 299
Changing a wheel – installing a wheel 299
Tire inflation – general information 300
Tire inflation – checking pressure 301
Tire specifications 302
Loading specifications 304
Loading specifications – load limit 304
Tire specifications – terminology 305
Tire specifications – Uniform TireQuality Grading 306
Snow chains 307
Snow tires/studded tires 308
Tire pressure monitoring - overview 308
Tire Monitor - introduction 309
Calibrating Tire Monitor 310
Tire Monitor status information 311
Tire Monitor – messages 311
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) – general information312
Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) – changing wheels 313
Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) – recalibrating 314
Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) – activating/deactivating 314
Tire Pressure Monitoring System(TPMS) – messages 315
Tire sealing system * – general infor-
mation 316
Tire sealing system * – overview
317
Tire sealing system * – sealing a hole
319
Tire sealing system – checking infla-tion pressure 321
Tire sealing system * – inflating tires
321
Tire sealing system * – sealing com-
pound container 322
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Maintenance – introduction
324
Maintenance – owner maintenance 325
Maintenance – hoisting 326
Onboard Diagnostic System 327
Booking service and repairs 327
Maintenance – opening/closing hood 329
Engine compartment – overview 330
Engine compartment – engine oil 331
Engine compartment – coolant 333
Engine compartment – brake fluid 334
Engine compartment – power steer- ing fluid 335
Bulbs – introduction 336
Bulbs – headlight housing 337
Bulbs – cover 338
Bulbs – low beam, Halogen 339
Bulbs – high beam, Halogen 339
Bulbs – extra high beam 340
Bulbs – front turn signals 340
Bulbs – location of taillight bulbs 341
Bulbs – taillight housing 342
Bulbs – license plate lighting 342
Bulbs – trunk lighting 343
Bulbs – vanity mirror lighting 343
Bulbs – specifications 343
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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
90
Related information
•Turn signals (p. 90)
Turn signals
The turn signals are controlled by the left steer- ing wheel lever.
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 and releasing it.
NOTE
• This automatic flashing sequence can be interrupted by immediately moving thelever in the opposite direction.
• If the turn signal indicator flashes fasterthan normal, check for a burned-out turnsignal bulb.
When turning
Move the lever as far up or down as possible
to start the turn signals. The turn signals will be cancelled automatically by the movement of thesteering wheel, or the lever can be returned to itsinitial position by hand.
Related information
• Hazard warning flashers (p. 89)
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
336
CAUTION
Keep the area around the power steering fluid reservoir clean when checking.
Bulbs – introduction
Certain bulbs can be replaced by the vehicle's owner. However, the bulbs on the following listshould only be replaced by a trained and quali-fied Volvo service technician.
All bulb specifications are listed in Bulbs – speci-
fications (p. 343).
• Active Bending Lights
• Front parking lights
• Front side marker lights
• Cornering lights
• Turn signals in the door mirrors
• Approach lighting in the door mirrors
• Interior lighting (except for the front footwelllighting)
• Rear parking lights
• LED bulbs
NOTE
• For information regarding any bulbs not mentioned in this section, please contactyour Volvo retailer or a trained andauthorized Volvo service technician.
• Always switch off the ignition before star-ting to replace a bulb.
• If an error message remains in the dis-play after a faulty bulb has been replaced,contact an authorized Volvo workshop.
• Condensation may form temporarily onthe inside of the lenses of exterior lightssuch as headlights, fog lights, or taillights.This is normal and the lights aredesigned to withstand moisture. Normally,condensation will dissipate after thelights have been on for a short time.
• The optional Active Bending Light bulbscontain trace amounts of mercury. Thesebulbs should always be disposed of by atrained and qualified Volvo service techni-cian.
CAUTION
Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fin- gers. Grease and oils from your fingers vapor-ize in the heat and will leave a deposit on thereflector, which will damage it.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
340
Bulbs – extra high beam The extra high beam bulb is concealed by the larger cover.
Extra high beam2
1. Remove the headlight housing from the vehi-
cle (see Bulbs – headlight housing (p. 337)).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see Bulbs – cover (p. 338)).
3. Remove the bulb by turning it counterclock- wise 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. Put the cover back into position and reinstall
the headlight housing.
Related information
• Bulbs – specifications (p. 343)
Bulbs – front turn signals The turn signal bulb is concealed behind the smaller cover.
1. Remove the headlight housing from the vehi-
cle (see Bulbs – headlight housing (p. 337)).
2. Remove the cover by pulling it straight out.
3. Pull the holder to access the bulb.
4. Press in the bulb and turn it to remove it from the holder.
5. Press and turn the new bulb into place.
6. Reinsert the bulb holder into the headlight housing.
7. Put the cover back into position and reinstall the headlight housing.
2Models with optional Active Bending Lights only.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
341
Related information
•Bulbs – specifications (p. 343)
Bulbs – location of taillight bulbs
The following illustrations show the location of the bulbs in the taillight cluster.
Taillight lens, right side
Brake light (LEDs)
Side marker light (LEDs)
Brake light
Parking light (LEDs)
Backup light
Turn signal
Rear fog light
Backup lights
1. Open the panel in the trunk.
2. Remove the bulb holder by turning it coun- terclockwise.
3. Remove the defective bulb by pressing it in slightly and turning it counterclockwise before pulling it out.
4. Insert a new bulb, press it in and turn it clockwise.
5. Reinsert the bulb holder by turning it clock- wise.
Related information
• Bulbs – introduction (p. 336)
• Bulbs – specifications (p. 343)
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.343
Bulbs – trunk lighting
The trunk lighting is located on opposite sides of the trunk.
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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.
Related information
• Bulbs – specifications (p. 343)
Bulbs – vanity mirror lighting
The vanity mirror bulbs are located behind the lens.
Removing the lens
1. Insert a screwdriver underneath the side of the lens and carefully pry up the lug on the edge.
2. Carefully detach and lift 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 thepliers to help avoid damaging it.
Reinstalling the lens1. Put the lens back into position.
2. Press it into place.
Related information
• Bulbs – specifications (p. 343)
Bulbs – specifications The following bulbs can be replaced by the vehi- cles owner. All other bulbs should only bereplaced by a trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician.
Lighting functionWat-
tageBulb
Extra high beam (models withActive Bending Lights *)55H7 LL
Low beam (halo- gen)55H11 LL
High beam (halo- gen)65H9
Front turn signals24PY24W
License plate light- ing5C5W LL
Vanity mirror light- ing1.2W2x4.6d type
T5
Glove compart- ment lighting5SV8.5 (length43mm)
Rear turn signals21PY21W LL
Rear fog light21H21W LL
INDEX
393
Three-way catalytic converter 283
Tire designations 302
Tire inflation pressure 380
Tire Monitor 309, 310, 311
Tire Pressure Monitoring System 312, 315
indicator light 68
Tires 292 age 293
changing from summer to winter 295
glossary of terms 305
improving economy 294
inflation pressure 300, 301
inflation pressure table 380
rotation 292
snow 307, 308
spare 298
specifications 302
speed ratings 302
storing 293
studded 307, 308
tire pressure monitoring system 312
tire sealing system 316
tread wear indicator 294
uniform tire quality grading 306
Tire sealing system 316 Top tether anchors (child restraint sys- tems) 55
Touching up paint 365
Towing a trailer 285, 287
Towing the vehicle 288, 289
Traction control 166, 167
Trailer towing 285, 287Transmission general description 256, 259
Hill Start Assist 257
oil 378
shiftlock override 261
Tread wear indicator 294
Trip computer 110
Trip odometers 73
Trips, long distance 278Trunk changing bulbs 343
opening manually 161
Tunnel detection 86
Turn signals 90 changing bulbs 340
indicator lights 68
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading 306
Unlocking the vehicle 147, 157, 158, 160
V
Valet locking 150
Vanity mirror 137changing bulbs 343
Vehicle Event Data 17
Vehicle information 19
Vehicle loading 138, 140, 304 roof loads 139
Vehicle maintenance 324 performed by the owner 325
Vehicle weights 373
Volvo and the environment 21
Volvo ID 20
Volvo maintenance 324
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance 23
Volvo programs 23
Volvo Sensus 107
W
Warning flashers, hazard 89
Warning lights 63, 65, 69
Warning symbol 70
Warning system, collision 202, 204, 210