VOLVO S60 2015 Owner´s Manual

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Headlight housing
The entire headlight housing must be lifted out when replacing all front bulbs.
Removing the headlight housing
Pull out the headlight housing's locking pins.
Remove the headlight housing by alterna- tively pulling the front and rear edges untilit can be lifted out.
CAUTION
When disconnecting the connector, pull on the connector itself and not on the wiring.
Unplug the wiring connector by holding down the clip with your thumb.
Pull the connector out with the other hand.
5. Lift out the headlight housing and place it on a soft surface to avoid scratching thelens.
6. Replace the defective bulb(s).
Reinserting the headlight housing
1. Plug in the connector until it clicks into place. 2. Reinstall the headlight housing and lock-
ing pins. The short locking pin should be closest to the grille. Check that they arecorrectly inserted. The headlight housing must be properly in place and the wiring connector cor-rectly reconnected before the lighting isswitched on or the remote key is insertedinto the ignition slot.
3. Check that the lights function properly.
Removing the cover to access the bulbs

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NOTE
Before starting to replace a bulb, see page 348.
1. Loosen the cover's four retaining screws(3-4 turns) with a Torx T20 tool (1). The screws should not be removed com-pletely.
2. Push the cover to the side.
3. Remove the cover.Reinstall the cover in the reverse order.
Low beam, Halogen
1. Remove the headlight housing from the vehicle (see page 348).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see page 349).
3. Unplug the connector from the bulb.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
5. The guide lug on the new bulb should be straight up when the bulb is inserted into the holder and the bulb should snap intoplace.
6. Put the cover back into position and rein- stall the headlight housing.
High beam, Halogen
1. Remove the headlight housing from the vehicle (see page 348).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see page 349).
3. Remove the bulb by turning it counter- clockwise 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. Reinsert the bulb holder into the headlight housing.
7. Put the cover back into position and rein- stall the headlight housing.

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Extra high beam1
1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see page 348).
2. Remove the cover over the bulbs (see page 349).
3. Remove the bulb by turning it counter- clockwise 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 rein- stall the headlight housing.
Turn signals
1. Remove the headlight housing from thevehicle (see page 348).
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 rein- stall the headlight housing.
Taillight housing
The bulbs in the taillight cluster are replaced from inside the trunk (not the LED functions).
NOTE
Before starting to replace a bulb, see page 348.
1. Remove the covers in the left/right panel to access the bulb holder.
2. Press the catches together and pull out the bulb holder.
3. Remove the defective bulb by pressing it in slightly and it turning counterclockwise before pulling it out.
1Models with optional Active Bending Lights only.

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4. Insert a new bulb, press it in slightly andturn it clockwise.
5. Press the bulb holder back into place and reinstall the cover.
Location of taillight bulbs
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 itcounterclockwise.
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 clockwise.
License plate lighting
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.

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Trunk lighting
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The trunk lighting is located on opposite sides of the trunk.
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.
Vanity mirror lighting
Removing the lens
1. Insert a screwdriver underneath the sideof 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 bulbwith the pliers to help avoid damaging it.
Reinstalling the lens1. Put the lens back into position.
2. Press it into place.
Bulb specifications
Lighting functionWat-
tageBulb
Extra high beam (models withActive BendingLights*)55H7 LL
Low beam (hal- ogen)55H11 LL
High beam (hal- ogen)65H9
Front turn sig- nals24PY24W
License plate lighting5C5W LL
Vanity mirror lighting1.2W2x4.6d type T5
Glove compart- ment lighting5SV8.5 (length 43mm)
Rear turn sig- nals21PY21W LL
Rear fog light21H21W LL
Backup light21H21W LL

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Lighting functionWat-tageBulb
Brake light21P21W LL
Trunk lighting10SV8.5 (length 38mm)
Front footwell lighting3W2, 1x9.5dtype T10
NOTE
Please consult a Volvo retailer’s Parts department for the most up-to-date bulbspecifications.

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Wiper blades
Service position
Wiper blades in service positionThe wiper blades must be in the vertical (service) position for replacement, washing orto lift them away from the windshield whene.g., removing ice or snow. To put them inthis position:
CAUTION
Be sure the wiper blades are not frozen in position before attempting to move themto the service position.
1. Insert the remote key into the ignition slot1
and press the START/STOP
ENGINE button briefly to put the ignition
in mode I (see page 89 for detailed infor-
mation about the ignition modes).
2. Press the START/STOP ENGINE button
again briefly to switch the ignition off.
3. Within 3 seconds, move the right steering wheel lever up and hold it for at least 1 second.
> The wipers will then move to the verti-cal (service) position on the windshield.
The wipers can be returned to the normal position by pressing the START/STOP
ENGINE button briefly to put the ignition in
mode I (or by starting the engine).
CAUTION
If the wiper arms have been folded out from the windshield while in the serviceposition, fold them back against the wind-shield before returning the wipers to thenormal position to help avoid scratchingthe paint on the hood.
Replacing the windshield wiper blades
NOTE
The windshield wiper blades are different lengths. The blade on the driver’s side islonger than the one on the passenger side.
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With the wipers in the service position, fold out the wiper arm from the wind-shield. Press the button on the wiperblade attachment and pull the wiperblade straight out, parallel with the wiperarm.
Slide in the new wiper blade until it clicks into place.
Check that the blade is securely in place.4. Press the wipers back against the wind-
shield.
To return the wipers from the service position to the normal position, fold the wipers backagainst the windshield and press the START/
STOP ENGINE button briefly to put the igni-
tion in mode I (or start the engine).
CleaningKeeping the windshield and wiper bladesclean helps improve visibility and prolongsthe service life of the wiper blades. Clean thewiper blades with a stiff-bristle brush andlukewarm soap solution or car washing deter-gent.
Filling washer fluid
Location of the washer fluid reservoir The windshield and headlight washers share a common reservoir. The washer fluid reservoir is located on the driver's side of the engine compartment. Dur-ing cold weather, the reservoir should befilled with windshield washer solvent contain-ing antifreeze. For capacities, see page 388.

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Warning symbols on the battery
Wear protective goggles.
Keep away from children.
Avoid smoking, open flames, and/or sparks.
See the owner's manual.
Contains corrosive acid.
Risk of explosion
Recycle properly
NOTE
A used battery should be disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner. Con-sult your Volvo retailer or take the batteryto a recycling station.
Handling
•Check that the battery cables are cor- rectly connected and tightened.
• Never disconnect the battery when theengine is running (for example, whenreplacing the battery).
• If the battery is fully discharged a numberof times, this may shorten its service life.
• The service life of a battery is affected byfactors such as the number of starts, driv-ing conditions and climate. Extreme cold may also further decrease the battery’sstarting capacity.
• Because the battery’s starting capacitydecreases with time, it may be necessaryto recharge it if the vehicle is not drivenfor an extended period of time or if thevehicle is usually only driven short dis-tances.
• Never use a quick charger to charge thebattery. Only traditional types of batterychargers should be used.
CAUTION
The infotainment system's energy-saving feature may not function correctly or at all,and/or a message may be displayed if abattery charger or jumper cables are notconnected properly.
• The negative terminal on the battery must
never be used to connect a
jumper cable or a battery charger.Only the ground point on the chassismay be used.
See page 123 for an illustration and addi- tional information.

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WARNING
•Never expose the battery to open flame or electric spark.
• Do not smoke near the battery.
• Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Donot allow battery fluid to contact eyes,skin, fabrics or painted surfaces. Ifcontact occurs, flush the affected areaimmediately with water. Obtain medi-cal help immediately if eyes are affec-ted.
NOTE
The life of the battery is shortened if it becomes discharged repeatedly.
Maintenance
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Use a screw driver to open the caps or cover and a flashlight to inspect the level.
• If necessary, add distilled water. The levelshould never be above the indicator.
• The fluid level should be checked if thebattery has been recharged.
• After inspection, be sure the cap overeach battery cell or the cover is securelyin place.
• Check that the battery cables are cor-rectly connected and properly tightened. •
Never disconnect the battery when theengine is running, or when the key is inthe ignition. This could damage the vehi-cle's electrical system.
• The battery should be disconnected fromthe vehicle when a battery charger isused directly on the battery.
• To help keep the battery in good condi-tion, the vehicle should be driven for atleast 15 minutes a week or connected toa charger with an automatic chargingfunction.
• If the battery is fully discharged a numberof times, this may shorten its service life.Keeping the battery fully charged helpsprolong its service life.
• The service life of a battery is affected byfactors such as driving conditions and cli-mate. Extreme cold may also furtherdecrease the battery’s starting capacity.
• Because the battery’s starting capacitydecreases with time, it may be necessaryto recharge it if the vehicle is not drivenfor an extended period of time or if thevehicle is usually only driven short dis-tances.
CAUTION
•Always use distilled or deionized water (battery water).
• Never fill above the level mark in thecell.
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