headlight bulb VOLVO S60 2009 Owner´s Manual

02 Instruments and controlsLeft-side steering wheel lever
0262
Lever positions
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Turn signals, lane change positionTurn signals, position for normal turnsHigh beam flashToggle between high and low beams,
Home Safe lighting
Turn signalsWhen changing lanesThe driver can automatically flash the turn sig-
nals 3 times by moving the turn signal lever up
or down to position 1 and releasing it.
NOTE
This automatic flashing sequence can be
interrupted by immediately moving the lever
in the opposite direction.
If the turn signal indicator flashes faster than
normal, check for a burned-out turn signal
bulb.When turningMove the lever as far up or down as possible
(to position 2) to start the turn signals. The turn
signals will be cancelled automatically by the
movement of the steering wheel, or the lever
can be returned to its initial position by hand.
High/low beam headlightsContinuous high beams1.
Turn the ignition key to position II.
2. With the light switch (1) in position, (see
page 59) pull the turn signal lever toward
the steering wheel (position 4) to toggle
between high and low beams (this also
applies on models equipped with the
optional Active Bi-Xenon headlights).High beam flash1.
Turn the ignition key to position II.
2. Pull the turn signal lever to position 3.
> The high beams will remain on until the
lever is released.Home safe lightingWhen you leave your vehicle at night, you can
make use of the home safe lighting function to
illuminate the area in front of the vehicle.
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Pull the direction indicator lever as far as
possible towards the steering wheel (to
position 4) and release it.
3. Exit the vehicle and lock the doors.

09 Maintenance and servicingReplacing bulbs
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When replacing bulbs, keep the following
points in mind:•
Never touch the glass of bulbs with your
fingers. Grease and oils from your fingers
vaporize in the heat and will leave a deposit
on the reflector, which will damage it.
•
The optional Active Bi-Xenon headlight
bulbs contain trace amounts of mercury.
These bulbs should always be disposed of
by an authorized Volvo retailer.
The following bulbs should only be replaced by
an authorized Volvo service technician:
•
Active Bi-Xenon headlights,
•
Courtesy (dome) lighting,
•
Reading lights,
•
Glove compartment lights
•
Turn signals and courtesy lights in the side
door mirrors
•
High-mounted brake lights
•
Diodes in the rear tail lightsNOTE
For information regarding any other bulbs
not mentioned in this section, please con-
tact your Volvo retailer or a trained and
authorized Volvo service technician.
Replacing bulbs at the front of the
vehicle
WARNING
•
The engine should not be running when
changing bulbs.
•
When changing in the headlight hous-
ing, if the engine has been running just
prior to replacing bulbs, please be
aware that components in the engine
compartment will be hot.
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All front bulbs (except the optional front fog
lights) are replaced from the engine compart-
ment.
WARNING
Active Bi-Xenon headlights (option) - due to
the high voltage used by these headlights,
these bulbs should only be replaced by a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian.Location of the bulbs in the headlight
housing
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Side marker lightTurn signal

09 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs
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Low beam headlight/parking light (halogen
headlights)High beam headlight, parking light (Active
Bi-Xenon headlights)
Certain models may have a plastic tube that
may hinder access to the bulbs. This tube can
be broken off and discarded.NOTE
If you encounter difficulty when changing a
bulb, please contact a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician.Low beam headlight
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Low beam bulb (halogen headlights)
Removing the defective bulb:1. Switch off the headlights and turn the igni-
tion switch to position 0.
2. Remove the plastic cover.
3. Disconnect the wiring connector.
Loosen the retaining spring by first moving
it to the right and then moving it outward
and downward, out of the way.
Pull out the defective bulb.
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Installing the new bulb:
Insert the new bulb, without touching the
glass, with the guide lug upward. The bulb
will only seat properly in this position.
Move the retaining spring up and push it
slightly to the left until it seats properly.
1. Reconnect the wiring connector.
2. Reinstall the plastic cover.
NOTE
If the vertical aim of your headlights needs
to be adjusted for any reason (e.g., towing
a trailer for extended periods), this should
be done by a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician.High beam headlight
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High beam bulb

09 Maintenance and servicingReplacing bulbs
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(Halogen headlights)Removing the defective bulb:1. Switch off the headlights and turn the igni-
tion switch to position 0.
2. Remove the cover to access the bulb
assembly.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull it
out.
4. Disconnect the wiring connector by press-
ing the lock tab out and pulling.
5. Twist the bulb counterclockwise, and pull
it out of the holder.Installing the new bulb:1. Connect the wiring connector to the new
bulb until it clicks into place.
2. Insert the bulb into the headlight housing
and turn it until it is securely in place.
3. Press the cover back into place.
Parking light
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(Halogen headlights)Removing the defective bulb:1. Switch off the headlights and turn the igni-
tion switch to position 0.
2. Remove the plastic cover of the low beam
headlight assembly. Pull out the parking
light holder.
3. Pull the bulb out of the holder.Installing the new bulb:1. Press a new bulb into the holder
2. Reinsert the bulb and holder into place.
3. Reinstall the plastic cover.
Parking light
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(Active Bi-Xenon headlights)Removing the defective bulb:1. Switch off the headlights and turn the igni-
tion switch to position 0.
2. Remove the plastic cover of the high beam
headlight assembly. Pull out the parking
light holder.
3. Pull the bulb out of the holder.Installing the new bulb:1. Press a new bulb into the holder
2. Reinsert the bulb and holder into place.
3. Reinstall the plastic cover.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs
09``201 Turn signal, driver's side
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Removing the defective bulb:1. Switch off the headlights and turn the igni-
tion switch to position 0.
2. Pull out the bulb holder by twisting it coun-
terclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb from the holder by press-
ing it in and turning it counterclockwise.Installing the new bulb:1. Insert the new bulb into the holder by
pressing it in and turning it clockwise.
2. Reinsert the bulb holder in the headlight
housing and twist it clockwise until it seats
properly.
Turn signal, passenger's side
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1. Switch off the headlights and turn the igni-
tion switch to position 0.
2. Remove radiator pipe (1) from the box.
3. Remove filler pipe screw (2).
4. Pull the filler pipe (3) straight up.
5. Remove vent hose (4) from filler pipe.Installing the new bulb:1. Replace the bulb (same procedure as the
driver's side bulb).
2. Ensure that the seal between the washer
fluid reservoir and the filler pipe is correctly
positioned.3. Press the filler pipe (3) back into position.
4. Press the vent hose (4) into place on the
filler pipe.
5. Reinstall and tighten the filler pipe screw
(2).
6. Reinstall the radiator pipe to the box (1).
Side marker light
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Side marker light1. Turn the lamp holder counterclockwise
and pull it out.
2. Pull out the defective bulb and insert a new
one.

09 Maintenance and servicingReplacing bulbs
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3. Reinsert the lamp holder and turn it clock-
wise until it seats properly.Front fog lights (option)
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Front fog lightRemoving the defective bulb:1. Switch off the headlights and turn the igni-
tion switch to position 0.
2. Turn the bulb holder slightly counterclock-
wise.
3. Pull out and remove the bulb.Installing the new bulb:1. Insert the new bulb (it can only be inserted
in one position).2. Reinsert the bulb holder and turn it clock-
wise. "TOP" must be upward.

11 Specifications
Bulbs
11
243
Bulb
Output
Type
Low beam headlight
55W
H7
Active Bi-Xenon headlight (option)
35W
D2S
High beam headlight
55W
HB3
Brake light, back-up light, rear fog light
21W
BA15s
Turn signals front/rear (amber bulb)
21W
BAU15s
Rear parking lights/side marker lights
5W
BAY15d
Footwell lighting, trunk lighting, license plate lighting
5W
SV8.5
Vanity mirror
1.2W
SV5.5
Front parking lights/side marker lights
5W
W2.1X9.5d
Turn signal in door mirror (amber bulb)
5W
W2.1X9.5d
Front fog lights
55W
H11
Glove compartment lighting
3W
BA9
WARNING
Active Bi-Xenon headlights (option) – due to
the high voltage used by these headlights,
these bulbs should only be replaced by an
authorized Volvo service technician.