headlights VOLVO S40 2011 Owner´s Manual
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09 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs09
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.227
6. Lift out the headlight housing and place it
on a soft surface to avoid scratching the
lens.
CAUTION
When disconnecting the connector, pull on
the connector itself and not on the wiring.
After the defective bulb has been replaced,
reinsert the housing in the reverse order. Check
that the retaining pin is correctly inserted.
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.
Low beam bulb
G019131
Cover with retaining clamps
1. Open the hood and remove the headlight
housing (see page 226 for instructions).
2. Release the retaining clamps on the cover
and remove it.
3. Release the bulb's retaining spring holding
the bulb in place by pressing it inward and
downward.
4. Pull out the bulb.
G019133
Low beam bulb
Installing a new bulb1. Insert the new bulb. It can only be installed
in one position.
2. Press the retaining spring inward and
upward and slightly to the right until it
snaps into place.
3. Press the wiring connector onto the bulb.
4. Put the plastic cover in place.
5. Press the retaining clamps back into place.
6. Reinstall the headlight housing (see
page 226).
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09 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs 09
228* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
High beam bulb (halogen)
G019136
Halogen high beam bulb
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlight housing (see
page 226).
3. Remove the cover on the upper side of the
headlight housing by turning it counter-
clockwise.
NOTE
The halogen high beam bulb has a different
socket on vehicles equipped with the
optional Active Bending Lights. On these
models, pull the bulb straight out.
WARNING
Active Bending Lights* – due to the high
voltage used by these headlights, the Active
Bending Light bulbs should only be
replaced by a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician.
4. Driver's side headlight: Turn the bulb
holder counterclockwise.
Passenger's side headlight: Turn the bulb
holder clockwise.
5. Pull out the bulb holder and replace the
bulb.
6. Reinstall the bulb holder. It can only be
installed in one position.
7. Reinstall the cover on the upper side of the
headlight housing by turning it clockwise.
8. Reinstall the headlight housing (see
page 226).
Parking light bulb
G019145
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlight housing, see
page 226.
3. Remove the cover on the upper side of the
headlight housing by turning it counter-
clockwise.
4. Pull out the bulb holder.
5. Replace the bulb.
6. Press the bulb holder back into position. It
will click into place.
7. Reinstall the cover on the upper side of the
headlight housing by turning it clockwise.
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09 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs09
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.229
8. Reinstall the headlight housing.
NOTE
Vehicles equipped with the optional Active
Bending Lights (headlights) have LED park-
ing lights that cannot be replaced.
Turn signal
G019150
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlight housing, see
page 226.
3. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and
remove it.4. Remove the bulb from the holder by press-
ing it in and twisting it counterclockwise.
5. Insert a new bulb and reinstall the bulb
holder in the headlight housing.
6. Reinstall the headlight housing.
Side marker light
G018050
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlight housing, see
page 226.
3. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise,
pull it out, and replace the bulb.
4. Reinstall the bulb holder. It can only be
installed in one position.5. Reinstall the headlight housing.
Front fog lights*
G017609
1. Switch off all lights and turn the key to
position 0.
2. Remove the panel around the fog light
housing by inserting a screw driver as
shown in the illustration and pressing the
panel outward to release the retaining clip.
3. Grasp the edge of the panel and pull it
straight out.
4. Unscrew the screw in the fog light housing
and remove it.
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11 Specifications
Electrical system
11
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.277 General information
12-volt system with voltage controlled gener-
ator. Single wire system in which the chassis
and engine block are used as conductors,
grounded on the chassis.
Battery
Voltage12 V
Cold start capacity (CCA)700 AA
Reserve capacity (RC)135 min
Capacity (Ah)80
AModels equipped with the Premium Sound audio system,
the Volvo Navigation System and/or keyless drive.
If the battery must be replaced, replace it with
one with the same cold start capacity and
reserve capacity as the original (see the decal
on the battery).
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Bulbs used in the car
BulbOutputType
Low beam headlights (models with halogen headlights)55WH7
High beam headlights (models with halogen headlights)55WH9
High beam headlights (models with Active Bending Lights* only)55WH7
Brake lights, back-up lights, rear fog light21WP21W
Front turn signals (models with halogen only), rear turn signals21WPY21W
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285
fluid..................................................... 222
general information............................. 154
Bulbs
headlights........................................... 226
list of................................................... 277
Bulbs, replacing....................................... 226
C
Capacities, fluids..................................... 273
Capacity weight............................... 186, 271
Catalytic converter, three-way................. 279
CD player................................................. 256
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 260
Central locking system - remote key....... 122
Chains...................................................... 189
Changing a wheel.................................... 198
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 50
Child restraint systems.............................. 40
booster cushions.................................. 46
convertible seats.................................. 44
infant seats........................................... 42ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 47
top tether anchors................................ 49
Child safety................................................ 38
booster cushions.................................. 46
child restraint systems.......................... 40
convertible seats.................................. 44
infant seats........................................... 42
Child safety locks....................................133
Climate system
air distribution..................................... 103
air vents................................................ 96
Electronic Climate Control.................. 100
manual climate control......................... 97
passenger compartment filter.............. 94
refrigerant.....................................94, 273
Climate system, general information......... 94
Clock
setting................................................... 85
Cold weather precautions........................ 141
Compact disc care..................................257
Compass in rearview mirror....................... 80
Conserving electrical current................... 142
Convertible seats....................................... 44Coolant.................................................... 273
changing............................................. 221
checking level of................................. 221
Courtesy lighting...................................... 110
Crash mode............................................... 37
Cruise control............................................ 73
Cup holders.....................................112, 114
Curb weight.....................................186, 271
D
Detachable key blade.............................. 124
Detachable trailer hitch............................ 165
Dimensions.............................................. 270
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag............................................................. 28
Display.......................................................63
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 246
Door mirrors............................................... 81
Driver distraction warning.......................... 15
Driving economically................................ 140
Driving through water..............................141
DSTC, stability system............................ 158
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286
E
Economical driving.................................. 140
Electrical current – conserving................ 142
Electrically operated moonroof.................. 83
Electrical system...................................... 277
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD)........................................................ 155
Electronic Climate Control......................... 95
air distribution table............................ 103
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)............. 100
Emergency brake..................................... 157
Emergency locking retractor...................... 39
Emergency starting.................................. 162
Emergency towing................................... 160
Emission inspection readiness................ 215
Engine
specifications...................................... 275
starting................................................ 148
starting with keyless drive.................. 150
Engine compartment overview................218
Engine oil................................................. 219
changing............................................. 219
checking............................................. 219specifications...................................... 274
volumes.............................................. 273
Environment............................................... 14
Equalizer, audio system........................... 247
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 118
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 214
Flat tires
changing..................................... 192, 198
repairing with tire sealing system....... 193
Fluids and oils.......................................... 273
FM1/FM2 menu....................................... 248
Fog lights
front...................................................... 67
rear........................................................ 67
Front airbags.............................................. 24
disconnecting passenger’s side airbag 28
Front fog lights........................................... 67
Front seats............................................... 106
adjusting the head restraints.............. 108
manually operated.............................. 106
power.................................................. 106Fuel filler door
unlocking.............................................. 68
Fuel gauge................................................. 56
Fuel requirements.................................... 144
Fuel tank volume.....................................273
Fuses, replacing......................................233G
Gasoline requirements............................. 144
Geartronic................................................ 152
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 185
Glove compartment................................. 113
locking................................................ 132
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)............186, 271
H
Hand brake (parking brake)..................... 157
Hazard warning flashers............................ 77
HD digital radio........................................ 250
Headlights.................................................. 66
Active Bending Lights........................... 66