2023 Volvo XC90 Bulb replacement
Bulb replacement
If a fault occurs in LED(LED (Light Emitting Diode)) lamps, the entire lamp unit usually must be replaced.
Note: For information about bulbs not covered in this Owner’s Manual, contact a Volvo dealer or an authorized Volvo workshop.
Note: Outside lighting such as headlamps and rear lamps may temporarily have condensation on the inside of the lens. This is normal and all exterior lighting is designed to withstand this. Condensation is normally vented out of the lamp housing when the lamp has been switched on for a time.
Exterior lamp positions
Lamps, front
The front lighting is only equipped with LED lamps.
- Brake light (LED)
- Position lamps (LED)
- Reversing lamp (Contact a workshop for replacement – an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended)
- Position lamps (LED)
- Direction indicator (LED)
- Fog lamp (LED)
- Brake light – central, high-level (LED)
Checking trailer lamps
(Option/accessory)
Checking trailer lamps
(Option/accessory)
Automatic checking
After a trailer is connected electrically, it is possible to ensure that the trailer lamps are working via an automatic lamp activation. The function helps the driver check that the trailer lamps are working before starting off.
When a trailer is connected to the towbar, Perform a trailer lamp check? message is shown in the driver display.
Confirm the message by pressing the right-hand steering wheel keypad’s O button.
The lamp check starts.
Exit the car to check lamp functionality.
All trailer lamps start to flash – then the lamps are switched on one at a time.
Visually check that all lamps available on the trailer are operational.
After a moment, all lamps on the trailer flash again.
The check is complete.
Rear fog lamp on trailer
When connecting a trailer, there may be instances when the rear fog lamp on the car does not illuminate. In theses cases, rear fog lamp functionality is transferred to only the trailer. Therefore, in these cases, check when the rear fog lamp is activated that the trailer is equipped with rear fog lamp in order to drive the vehicle combination in a safe manner.
Symbols and messages in the driver display: If one or more of the trailer’s direction indicators or brake light bulbs is broken, the driver display shows a symbol and a message. Other lights on the trailer must be checked manually by the driver before setting off.
| Symbol | Message |
|---|---|
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Right trailer turn indicator malfunction
Left trailer turn indicator malfunction |
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Trailer brake light malfunction |
If any lamp for the trailer’s direction indicators is broken, the driver display symbol for direction indicators will also flash more quickly than normal.