IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Occupant safety reminders
How safely you drive doesn't depend on how old you are but rather on:
• How well you see.
• Your ability to concentrate.
• How quickly you make decisions understress to avoid an accident.
The following suggestions are intended to helpyou cope with the ever changing traffic environ-ment.
• Never drink and drive.
• If you are taking any medication, consult yourphysician about its potential effects on yourdriving abilities.
• Take a driver-retraining course.
• Have your eyes checked regularly.
• Keep your windshield and headlights clean.
• Replace wiper blades when they start toleave streaks.
• Take into account the traffic, road, andweather conditions, particularly with regard tostopping distance.
• Never send text messages while driving.
• Refrain from using or minimize the use of acell phone while driving.
Related information
• Recall information (p. 50)
• Reporting safety defects (p. 49)
Reporting safety defects
The following information will help you report any perceived safety-related defects in your vehicle.
Reporting safety defects in the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash orcould cause injury or death, you shouldimmediately inform the National High-way Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA) in addition to notifying VolvoCar USA, LLC. If NHTSA receives simi-lar complaints, it may open an investi-gation, and if it finds that a safetydefect exists in a group of vehicles, itmay order a recall and remedy cam-paign. However, NHTSA cannotbecome involved in individual problemsbetween you, your retailer, or Volvo CarUSA, LLC. To contact NHTSA, you mayeither call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236(TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transpor-tation, Washington D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other informationabout motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov, where you can alsoenter your vehicle's VIN (Vehicle Identi-fication Number) to see if it has anyopen recalls. Volvo strongly recommends that if your vehicle is covered under a service cam-paign, safety or emission recall or simi-lar action, it should be completed assoon as possible. Please check withyour local retailer or Volvo Car USA,LLC if your vehicle is covered underthese conditions. NHTSA can be reached at:Internet:http://www.nhtsa.govTelephone:1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Reporting safety defects in CanadaIf you believe your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform Transport Canada inaddition to notifying Volvo Car Canada Ltd.
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12-volt socket in the trunk
12-volt socket in the trunk
Fold down the cover to access the socket. Max. current provided is 10 A (120 W).
NOTE
The 12-volt socket in the trunk provides elec- trical current even when the ignition isswitched off. Using the socket while theengine is not running will drain the battery.
Related information
•Passenger compartment storage spaces (p. 80)
Replacing bulbs
The halogen headlight and rear fog light bulbs 8
can be replaced by the owner. Models with LED (Light Emitting Diode) head- lights: these lights must be replaced by a trainedand authorized Volvo service technician.
NOTE
Halogen headlights are not available on all models or in all markets. Consult your Volvo retailer if you are uncertain about the type of headlights in your vehicle.
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.
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Halogen bulbs are not available on all models.
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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.
WARNING
•The ignition should be switched off com- pletely (be in ignition mode
0) when
replacing bulbs.
• If the engine has been running just prior to replacing bulbs in the headlight hous-ing, please keep in mind that componentsin the engine compartment will be hot.
Before the halogen headlight bulbs can bereplaced, that plastic covering over the headlighthousing has to be removed and the housing hasto be lifted out of the vehicle.
–Release the pins in the plastic covering's four clips by pressing them down with ascrewdriver or similar object and remove thecovering.
NOTE
The pins in the clips have to be pressed back completely before the clips are placed in theplastic covering. When the covering is put back in place, the pins must be pressed so that their upper sur-face is flush with the surface of the clip.
Front bulbs (vehicles with halogen headlights)
Low beam
High beam
Parking light/Daytime Running Light
Turn signal
Fog light with corner illumination (LED) *
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Taillight bulbs
Fog light9
Taillight (LED)
Turn signal
Side marker light (LED)
Brake light (LED)
Taillight (LED)
Backup light
10
High-mounted brake light (LED)
Related information
•
Replacing low beam headlight bulbs (p. 118)
• Replacing High Beam headlight bulbs (p. 119)
• Replacing front parking light bulbs (p. 120)
• Replacing front turn signal bulbs (p. 120)
• Replacing the rear fog light (p. 121)
• Bulb specifications (p. 123)
Replacing low beam headlight bulbs
On models with halogen headlights, the low beam headlight bulb can be replaced by theowner.
Before the bulb can be replaced, the plastic cov- ering over the headlight housing has to beremoved, see the article "Replacing bulbs."
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.
9 Not available in all markets.
10 Must be replaced by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
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Driver's side bulb housing shown
1. Remove the low beam round rubber coverfrom the headlight housing.
2. Remove the connector from the bulb.
3. Remove the bulb by pressing it slightly upward and then pulling it out.
4. Insert the bulb in the socket. The bulb's guid- ing pin should point straight up.
5. Press the connector into place.
6. Put the rubber cover back into place.
Related information
• Replacing bulbs (p. 116)
• Bulb specifications (p. 123)
Replacing High Beam headlight bulbs
On models with halogen headlights, the High Beam headlight bulb can be replaced by theowner.
Before the bulb can be accessed, the headlight housing's cover must be removed, see the article"Replacing bulbs."
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.
Driver's side bulb housing shown
1. Remove the high beam round rubber cover from the headlight housing. 2. Remove the bulb by turning the bulb holder
upward and then pulling it straight out.
3. Carefully pry the plastic sleeve by the con- nector's locking lug to release it.
4. Remove the connector from the bulb.
5. Replace the bulb.
6. Position the bulb in the socket and turn it downward.
7. Put the rubber cover back into place.
Related information
• Bulb specifications (p. 123)
• Replacing bulbs (p. 116)
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Replacing front parking light bulbs
On models with halogen headlights, the front parking light/Daytime Running Light bulb can bereplaced by the owner.
Before the bulb can be accessed, the headlight housing's cover must be removed, see the article"Replacing bulbs." Remove the high beam bulb first by turning the bulb holder upward and then pulling it straightout. This makes it easier to access the parkinglight bulb.
Driver's side bulb housing shown
1. Remove the rubber cover over the parking light bulb.
2. Pull the bulb holder straight out.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
4. Insert a new bulb. 5. Insert the bulb holder in the socket and
press it into place.
6. If the high beam bulb was removed, insert the bulb in the socket and turn downward.
7. Put the rubber cover back into position.
Related information
• Replacing bulbs (p. 116)
• Bulb specifications (p. 123)
Replacing front turn signal bulbs On models with halogen headlights, the front turn signal bulb can be replaced by the owner.
Before the bulb can be accessed, the headlight housing's cover must be removed, see the article"Replacing bulbs."
Driver's side headlight housing shown
1. Remove the rubber cover over the turn signal
bulb.
2. Press the retaining catches together and pull the bulb holder straight out.
3. The bulb holder and bulb must be replaced as one unit.
4. Press the new bulb holder into the socket.
5. Put the rubber cover back in place.
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NOTE
When putting the plastic cover over the hinge back in place: •The pin in the clip must be pressed back far enough so that it sticks out of the clipbefore the clip is used to reinstall theplastic cover.
• When the hinge's plastic cover is put inposition, press the plastic clip into thehole in the cover.
• Press the pin into the plastic clip until itsend is flush with the surface of the clip.
1. Remove the bulb holder by turning it a quar-
ter turn counterclockwise and pulling it out.
2. Remove the defective bulb by pressing it in and turning it counterclockwise. 3. Insert a new bulb by pressing it in and turn-
ing it clockwise.
4. Wipe the new bulb with a clean cloth to remove any grease, etc.
5. Insert the bulb holder by turning it a quarter turn clockwise.
6. Put the panel and plastic cover over the hinge back in place in the reverse order.
NOTE
Rear fog lights are not available on all models or in all markets.
Related information
• Bulb specifications (p. 123)
Bulb specifications The following specifications apply to models equipped with halogen headlights 11
and rear fog
lights. If other bulbs need to be replaced, con- tact a trained and qualified Volvo service techni-cian.
Function [W]A
Type
Low beam 55 H11
High Beam 65 H9
Front turn signal 24 PY24WDaytime running light/ parking light 21/5 W21/5W
Rear fog light B
21 H21W LL
AWatt
B Rear fog lights are not available on all models or in all markets.
Related information
• Replacing bulbs (p. 116)
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Via Function view
–From Function view, tap the Wiper Service
Position button. The indicator light in the
button will go out when the service position is deactivated.
Via Settings
1. Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2.
My CarWipers
3. Tap the Wiper Service Position to deselect
the box.
The wipers will also leave the service position if:
• The wipers are activated.
• The windshield washers are activated.
• The rain sensor is activated.
CAUTION
If the wiper arms have been folded out from the windshield while in the service position,fold them back against the windshield beforereturning the wipers to the normal position tohelp avoid scratching the paint on the hood.
Related information
•Replacing wiper blades (p. 124)
Refilling the windshield washer fluid reservoir
Washer fluid helps keep the windshield and headlights clean.
The windshield and headlight washers * share a
common reservoir. Open the blue cap to refill washer fluid (see the illustration for the locationof the reservoir). During cold weather, the reservoir should be filled with windshield washer solvent containing anti-freeze. Use Volvo Original Washer Fluid or theequivalent with a recommended pH valuebetween 6 and 8 in a 1:1 solution. When there is approx. 1 qt (1 liter) of washer fluid remaining in the reservoir, a text message and the
symbol will be displayed in the
instrument panel.