Bulbs – introduction
Certain bulbs can be replaced by the vehicle's owner. However, the bulbs on the following list should only be replaced by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
All bulb specifications are listed in Bulbs – specifications.
- Active Bending Lights
- Daytime running lights, front parking lights
- Front side marker lights
- Turn signals in the door mirrors
- Approach lighting in the door mirrors
- Interior lighting (except for the front footwell lighting)
- Rear parking lights
- Rear side marker lights
- Rear turn signals
- LED bulbs
Note
- For information regarding any bulbs not mentioned in this section, please contact your Volvo retailer or a trained and authorized Volvo service technician.
- Always switch off the ignition before starting to replace a bulb.
- If an error message remains in the display after a faulty bulb has been replaced, contact an authorized Volvo workshop.
- Condensation may form temporarily on the inside of the lenses of exterior lights such as headlights, fog lights, or taillights. This is normal and the lights are designed to withstand moisture. Normally, condensation will dissipate after the lights have been on for a short time.
- The optional Active Bending Light bulbs contain trace amounts of mercury. These bulbs should always be disposed of by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
Important
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.
Warning
- The engine should not be running when changing bulbs.
- If the engine has been running just prior to replacing bulbs in the headlight housing, please keep in mind that components in the engine compartment will be hot.
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.
- Turn off the lights and remove the remote key from the ignition before changing any bulbs.