Volvo XC90: Maintenance and service / 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.
Front bulbs (vehicles with halogen headlights)

Low beams
High beams
Daytime running light/parking light
Turn signal
Front fog light/cornering illumination*
(LED)
Rear bulbs

Brake light (LED)
Parking light (LED)
Backup light2
Parking light (LED)
Turn signal (LED)
Fog light (LED)
Brake light ‒ central, high-mounted
(LED)
1 LED (Light Emmitting Diode)
2 Contact a workshop for replacement ‒ an authorized
Volvo workshop is recommended.
* Option/accessory.
Most of the bulbs in the headlight housing can be accessed when the rectangular
cover is removed.
Before the rectangular cover can be removed, the plastic covering over the headlight
must be removed...
The low beam bulbs in the halogen headlights can be changed without the help
of a workshop.
Before the bulbs can be replaced, the plastic covering over the headlight must
be removed...
Other information:
(Option/accessory.)
An integrated compass1 in the upper right corner of the rearview
mirror shows the direction the vehicle is traveling.
Rearview mirror with compass.
Eight different compass directions are shown with the abbreviations: N
(north), NE (northeast), E (east), SE (southeast), S
(south), SW (southwest), W (west) and NW (northwest)...
Bulb types vary depending on model and equipment level. If a light bulb1
breaks, it can be replaced by following the procedure shown in the Owner's Manual.
If you are experiencing problems with any lights other than light bulbs, contact
a workshop2...