09 Maintenance and specifications
Replacing bulbs
09
Introduction
All bulb specifications are listed on page 317.
The following bulbs should only be replaced by
a trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian:
•
Dome lighting
•
Reading lights
•
Glove compartment lighting
•
Footwell lighting
•
Turn signals in the door mirrors
•
Approach lighting in the door mirrors
•
Active Bending Lights and LED bulbs
NOTE
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.
WARNING
•
The engine should not be running when
changing bulbs.
•
If the engine has been running just prior
to replacing bulbs in the headlight hous-
ing, please keep in mind that compo-
nents in the engine compartment will be
hot.
*
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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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 tech-
nician.
•
Turn off the lights and remove the
remote key from the ignition before
changing any bulbs.
Headlight housing
I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
The entire headlight housing must be lifted out
when replacing all front bulbs.
CAUTION
Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fin-
gers. Grease and oils from your fingers
vaporize in the heat and will leave a deposit
on the reflector, which will damage it.
NOTE
•
Always switch off the ignition before
starting to replace a bulb.
•
The optional Active Bending Light bulbs
contain trace amounts of mercury.
These bulbs should always be disposed
of by a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician.