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Location of exterior lights

The vehicle's exterior lighting consists of several different bulbs. LED1 bulbs must be replaced by a workshop. An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.
Updated 03/19/2020

Front lights

P6-1746-XC40-Front light positions
  1. P5-Icon red circle 1Daytime running lights/position lamps/direction indicators (LED)
  2. P5-Icon red circle 2High beam (LED)
  3. P5-Icon red circle 3Low beam (LED)
  4. P5-Icon red circle 4Front fog light/cornering illumination* (LED)

Rear bulbs

P6-1746-XC40-Rear light positions
  1. P5-Icon red circle 1Brake light ‒ central, high-mounted (LED)
  2. P5-Icon red circle 2Fog light
  3. P5-Icon red circle 3Parking light (LED)
  4. P5-Icon red circle 4 Turn signals
  5. P5-Icon red circle 5 Brake lights
  6. P5-Icon red circle 6Backup light (LED)
  1. 1LED (Light Emmitting Diode)
  2. *Option/accessory.

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Replacing bulbs

The bulbs in the rear turn signals, brake lights and rear fog light can be changed without the help of a workshop. Halogen headlights are not available on all models and markets. Contact a Volvo retailer for more information. LED bulbs must be replaced by a workshop. An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.

Lighting panel and controls

The lighting panel and controls can be used to adjust both exterior and interior lighting. The lighting ring on the left-side steering wheel lever can be used to activate and adjust the exterior lighting. The brightness of the interior lighting can be adjusted using the thumb wheel on the dashboard.

Bulb specifications

The following specifications apply to the bulbs in the rear turn signals, brake lights and rear fog light. If you are experiencing problems with any other lights, contact a workshop.