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    VOLVO C30 Owner's manual Web Edition I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    Welcome to the world-wide family of Volvo owners. We trust that you will enjoy many years of safe driving in your Volvo, an automobile designed with your safety and comfort in mind. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the equipment descriptions and operating instructions in this manual. We also urge you and your passengers to wear seat be ...

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    Contents 4 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 00 00 Introduction Important information ............................... 10 Environment .............................................. 14 Important warnings ................................... 15 01 01 Safety Occupant safety........................................ 18 Seat belts ...

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    Contents * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 5 03 03 Climate General information .................................. 92 Air vents .................................................... 94 Manual climate control.............................. 95 Electronic Climate Control (ECC)* ............ 98 Air distribution .................. ...

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    Contents 6 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 06 06 Starting and driving General information ................................ 140 Fuel requirements ................................... 144 Ignition switch ......................................... 147 Starting the vehicle ................................. 148 Starting the veh ...

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    Contents 7 09 09 Maintenance and servicing Volvo maintenance.................................. 212 Maintaining your car..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... . 213 Hood....................................................... 215 Engine compartment............................... 216 Engine oil ................................................ 217 Fluids ...

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    Contents 8 12 12 Index Index....................................................... 282 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    Contents 9 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    Introduction Important information 10 Contacting Volvo In the USA: Volvo Cars of North America, LLC Customer Care Center 1 Volvo Drive, P.O. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647 1-800-458-1552 www.volvocars.us In Canada: Volvo Cars of Canada Corp National Customer Service 175 Gordon Baker Road North York, Ontario M2H 2N7 1-800-663-8255 www.volvocana ...

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    Introduction Important information 11 Risk of damage to the vehicle G031592 White ISO symbols and white text/image on a black or blue warning background and space for a message. If the information on decals of this type is ignored, damage to the vehicle could result. Information G031593 White ISO symbols and white text/image on a black background. ...

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    Introduction Important information 12 Bullet lists Bullets are used to differentiate a number of components/functions/points of information that can be listed in random order. For example: • Coolant • Engine oil Continued ` ` ` This symbol can be found at the lower right corner of an odd-numbered (right-hand) page to indicate that the current t ...

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    Introduction Important information 13 Shiftlock (automatic transmission) When your vehicle is parked, the gear selector is locked in the P (Park) position. To release the selector from this position, turn the ignition key to position II (or start the engine), depress the brake pedal, press the button on the front side of the gear selector and move ...

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    Introduction Environment 14 Volvo and the environment Volvo is committed to the well being of its cus- tomers. As a natural part of this commitment, we care about the environment in which we all live. Caring for the environment means an everyday involvement in reducing our environ- mental impact. Volvo's environmental activities are based on a ...

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    Introduction Important warnings 15 Driver distraction A driver has a responsibility to do everything possible to ensure his or her own safety and the safety of passengers in the vehicle and oth- ers sharing the roadway. Avoiding distractions is part of that responsibility. Driver distraction results from driver activities that are not directly rela ...

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    16 Occupant safety...................................................................................... 18 Seat belts................................................................................................ 20 Supplemental Restraint System.............................................................. 23 Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS)......... ...

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    SAFETY I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    01 Safety Occupant safety 01 18 Volvo's concern for safety Safety is Volvo's cornerstone. Our concern dates back to 1927 when the first Volvo rolled off the production line. Three-point seat belts (a Volvo invention), safety cages, and energy- absorbing impact zones were designed into Volvo cars long before it was fashionable or required ...

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    01 Safety Occupant safety 01 19 http://www.nhtsa.gov Telephone: 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). Reporting safety defects in Canada If you believe your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform Trans- port Canada in addition to notifying Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. To contact Transp ...

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    01 Safety Seat belts 01 20 Using seat belts G020104 Adjusting the seat belt Seat belts should always be worn by all occu- pants of your vehicle. Children should be prop- erly restrained, using an infant, car, or booster seat determined by age, weight and height. Volvo also believes no child should sit in the front seat of a vehicle. Most states and ...

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    01 Safety Seat belts 01 `` 21 WARNING Never use a seat belt for more than one occupant. Never wear the shoulder portion of the belt under the arm, behind the back or otherwise out of position. Such use could cause injury in the event of an accident. As seat belts lose much of their strength when exposed to violent stretching, they should be replace ...

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    01 Safety Seat belts 01 22 steering wheel). Within this context, they should strive to position the seat with as large a distance as possible between their belly and the steering wheel. Child seats Please refer to page 40 for information on securing child seats with the seat belts. Seat belt reminder G018084 Seat belt reminder light in ceiling cons ...

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    01 Safety Supplemental Restraint System 01 `` 23 Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) G026330 SRS warning light As an enhancement to the three-point seat belts, your Volvo is equipped with a Supple- mental Restraint System (SRS). Volvo's SRS consists of seat belt pretensioners, front air- bags, side impact airbags, the occupant weight sensor, a ...

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    01 Safety Supplemental Restraint System 01 24 The front airbag system G0201 1 1 The front airbags supplement the three-point seat belts. For these airbags to provide the protection intended, seat belts must be worn at all times. The front airbag system includes gas genera- tors surrounded by the airbags, and decelera- tion sensors that activate the ...

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    01 Safety Supplemental Restraint System 01 `` 25 Front airbag deployment • The front airbags are designed to deploy during certain frontal or front-angular col- lisions, impacts, or decelerations, depend- ing on the crash severity, angle, speed and object impacted. The airbags may also deploy in certain non-frontal collisions where rapid decelera ...

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    01 Safety Supplemental Restraint System 01 26 WARNING • Do not use child safety seats or child booster cushions/backrests in the front passenger's seat. We also recommend that occupants under 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) in height who have outgrown these devices sit in the rear seat with the seat belt fastened 1 . • Never drive with the airbag ...

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    01 Safety Supplemental Restraint System 01 27 WARNING • Children must never be allowed in the front passenger's seat. • Occupants in the front passenger's seat must never sit on the edge of the seat, sit leaning toward the instrument panel or otherwise sit out of position. • The occupant's back must be as upright as comfort all ...

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    01 Safety Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) 01 28 Disabling the passenger's side front airbag 2 G018082 Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) indicator light Volvo recommends that ALL occupants (adults and children) shorter than 4 feet 7 inches (140 cm) be seated in the rear seat of any vehi- cle with a passenger's side front airbag, and be properly re ...

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    01 Safety Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) 01 `` 29 WARNING If a fault in the system is detected and indi- cated as explained on the preceding page, be aware that the passenger's side front air- bag will not deploy in the event of a collision. In this case, the SRS system and Occupant Weight Sensor should be inspected by a trained and qualified Vo ...

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    01 Safety Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS) 01 30 example by altering or adapting the driver's or front passenger's seat(s) and/or airbag sys- tems, please contact Volvo at: In the USA Volvo Cars of North America, LLC Customer Care Center 1 Volvo Drive P.O. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647 1-800-458-1552 In Canada Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. ...

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    01 Safety Side impact protection airbags 01 `` 31 Side impact airbags – front seats only G0201 18 Location of the side impact (SIPS) airbag As an enhancement to the structural side impact protection built into your car, the car is also equipped with Side Impact Protection System (SIPS) airbags. The SIPS airbag system is designed to help increase ...

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    01 Safety Side impact protection airbags 01 32 WARNING • The SIPS airbag system is a supple- ment to the structural Side Impact Pro- tection System and the three-point seat belt system. It is not designed to deploy during collisions from the front or rear of the car or in rollover situations. • The use of seat covers on the front seats may impe ...

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    01 Safety Inflatable Curtain (IC) 01 `` 33 The Inflatable Curtain system G007478 This system consists of inflatable curtains located along the sides of the roof liners, stretching from the center of both front side windows to the rear edge of the rear side door windows. It is designed to help protect the heads of the occupants of the front and rear ...

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    01 Safety Inflatable Curtain (IC) 01 34 WARNING In order for the VIC to provide its best pro- tection, all occupants of the vehicle should sit in an upright position with the seat belt properly fastened; adults using the seat belt and children using the proper child restraint system. Only adults should sit in the front seats. Children must never be ...

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    01 Safety Whiplash Protection System 01 `` 35 Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) – front seats only G020347 The WHIPS system consists of specially designed hinges and brackets on the front seat backrests designed to help absorb some of the energy generated in a collision from the rear (when the vehicle is "rear-ended"). In the event of ...

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    01 Safety Whiplash Protection System 01 36 Certain components in the WHIPS sys- tem may need to be replaced. • Do not attempt to service any compo- nent in the WHIPS system yourself. G020126 WARNING • Any contact between the front seat backrests and the folded rear seat could impede the function of the WHIPS system. If the rear seat is folded d ...

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    01 Safety Crash mode 01 37 Driving after a collision G026363 If the vehicle has been involved in a collision, the text CRASH MODE SEE MANUAL may appear in the information display. This indi- cates that the vehicle's functionality has been reduced. This text can only be shown if the display is undamaged and the vehicle's electrical system ...

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    01 Safety Child safety 01 38 Children should be seated safely Volvo recommends the proper use of restraint systems for all occupants including children. Remember that, regardless of age and size, a child should always be properly restrained in a car. Your car is also equipped with ISOFIX/LATCH attachments, which make it more convenient to install c ...

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    01 Safety Child safety 01 39 Automatic Locking Retractor/ Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ ELR) To make child seat installation easier, each seat belt (except for the driver's belt) is equip- ped with a locking mechanism to help keep the seat belt taut. When attaching the seat belt to a child seat: 1. Attach the seat belt to the child seat ac ...

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    01 Safety Child restraint systems 01 40 Child restraints G026319 Infant seat There are three main types of child restraint systems: infant seats, convertible seats, and booster cushions. They are classified accord- ing to the child's age and size. The following section provides general infor- mation on securing a child restraint using a three- ...

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    01 Safety Child restraint systems 01 41 WARNING • When not in use, keep the child restraint system secured or remove it from the passenger compartment to help pre- vent it from injuring passengers in the event of a sudden stop or collision. • A small child's head represents a con- siderable part of its total weight and its neck is still ve ...

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    01 Safety Infant seats 01 42 Securing an infant seat with a seat belt G026417 Do not place the infant seat in the front passeng- er's seat NOTE Refer to pages 47–48 for information on securing a child restraint using ISOFIX/ LATCH lower anchors and/or top tether anchorages. WARNING • An infant seat must be in the rear-facing position only. ...

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    01 Safety Infant seats 01 43 G026324 Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt 4. Pull the shoulder section of the seat belt out as far as possible to activate the belt's automatic locking function. NOTE The locking retractor will automatically release when the seat belt is unbuckled and allowed to retract fully. 5. Press the infant seat ...

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    01 Safety Convertible seats 01 44 Securing a convertible seat with a seat belt G026420 Do not place the convertible seat in the front pas- senger's seat NOTE Refer to pages 47–48 for information on securing a child restraint using ISOFIX/ LATCH lower anchors and/or top tether anchorages. Convertible seats can be used in either a for- ward or ...

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    01 Safety Convertible seats 01 45 G026326 Fasten the seat belt 2. Attach the seat belt to the convertible seat according to the manufacturer's instruc- tions. 3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinct click is audible. 4. Pull the shoulder section of the seat belt out as far as possible to act ...

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    01 Safety Booster cushions 01 46 Securing a booster cushion G026314 Position the child correctly on the booster cushion and fasten the seat belt WARNING A child seat should never be used in the front passenger seat of any vehicle with a front passenger airbag – not even if the Passenger airbag off symbol near the rear- view mirror is illuminated ...

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    01 Safety ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors 01 47 Using the ISOFIX/LATCH lower child seat anchors G009182 Lower anchors for ISOFIX/LATCH-equipped child seats are located in both rear seating positions, hidden below the backrest cushions. Symbols on the seat back upholstery mark the anchor positions (see the illustration). WARNING The center of the rear se ...

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    01 Safety Top tether anchors 01 48 Top tether anchors G026316 Top tether anchorage points Volvo vehicles are equipped with child restraint top tether anchorages in the rear seating posi- tions. They are located on the rear sides of the backrests. Using the top tether anchorages 1. Place the child restraint on the rear seat. 2. Attach the hook to th ...

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    01 Safety Child restraint registration and recalls 01 49 Registering a child restraint Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register your child restraint to be reached in a recall. To stay informed about child safety seat recalls, be sure to fill out and return the registration card that comes with new child restraints. C ...

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    50 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. Instrument overview................................................................................ 52 Instrument panel ..................................................................................... 54 Indicator and warning symbols................................................. ...

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    INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 02 52 G019492 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 02 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 53 Steering wheel adjustment Hood opener Controls in front doors Left steering wheel lever Lighting panel, fuel filler door opener Door open handle and locking button Climate system air vent Side window air vent Cruise control Horn, airbag ...

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    02 Instruments and controls Instrument panel 02 54 Instrument panel 8 9 11 12 13 14 10 G031465 4 3 2 5 67 1 Speedometer Turn signal, left Warning symbol – See the following pages for additional information. Information display – The display presents information and warning messages, the ambient temperature, clock, etc. When the ambient temperat ...

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    02 Instruments and controls Instrument panel 02 55 odometer, trip odometers, optional rain sensor, and cruise control. Trip odometer reset button – The trip odometers are used to measure short dis- tances. Press the button briefly to switch between the odometer for the car's total mileage and the two trip odometers, T1 and T2. A long press ( ...

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    02 Instruments and controls Indicator and warning symbols 02 56 Function check The indicator and warning symbols 1 light up when you turn the ignition key or the optional keyless drive start control to the driving posi- tion (position II ) before starting. This shows that the symbols are functioning. When the engine starts, all sym- bols go out. If ...

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    02 Instruments and controls Indicator and warning symbols 02 57 This symbol may also light up in combination with other indicator or warning symbols. NOTE The car can still be driven after the informa- tion symbol has come on. The car can be driven for 1–2 weeks after service-related information has been displayed. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i ...

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    02 Instruments and controls Symbols – instrument panel 02 58 Symbols – left side G026439 1. Malfunction indicator light As you drive, a computer called On-Board Diagnostics II (OBDII) monitors your car's engine, trans- mission, electrical and emission systems. The CHECK ENGINE light will light up if the computer senses a condition that pot ...

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    02 Instruments and controls Symbols – instrument panel 02 `` 59 Symbols – right side G026438 1. Turn signal indicator for trailer (not C30) 2. Parking brake applied This light is on when the parking brake (hand brake) is applied. The parking brake lever is situated between the front seats, see page 158 for more information. NOTE Canadian models ...

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    02 Instruments and controls Symbols – instrument panel 02 60 WARNING If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a BRAKE FAILURE STOP SAFELY message is displayed in the infor- mation display: DO NOT DRIVE . Have the car towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician and have the brake sys- tem inspected. If the BRAK ...

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    02 Instruments and controls Information display 02 `` 61 Messages G019617 When an indicator or warning light in the instru- ment panel comes on, a message is also shown in the information display. To read a message: 1. Press the READ button (1). 2. Pressing READ repeatedly enables you to scroll to any other messages that may be stored. NOTE If a me ...

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    02 Instruments and controls Information display 02 62 Message Meaning TIME FOR REGULAR MAINTE- NANCE This message is affec- ted by the number of miles/km driven, by the number of months, or by the number of engine hours since the service reminder was reset at the most recent regu- larly scheduled service. REMINDER CHECK OIL LEVEL Stop as soon as po ...

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    02 Instruments and controls 12-volt sockets 02 63 12-volt socket (front seat) G026349 12-volt socket, auxiliary equipment The 12-volt socket can be used to plug in cer- tain accessories such as cellular telephones, etc. The key must be in position I (or higher) for the auxiliary socket to function. The maximum current consumption is 10A (120W) if o ...

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    02 Instruments and controls Lighting panel 02 64 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. Parking lights G026415 Light switch Thumb wheel for adjusting brightness of instrument lighting Daytime running lights To unlock the fuel filler door Rear fog light Pos. Lighting Daytime running lights off. High beam flash only. Parking ligh ...

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    02 Instruments and controls Lighting panel 02 `` * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 65 G020789 Headlight pattern with ABL deactivated (left) and activated (right) NOTE • This function can only be activated in twilight or dark conditions, and only when the vehicle is in motion. • If the indicator light flashes, this indi ...

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    02 Instruments and controls Lighting panel 02 66 Unlocking the fuel filler door With the ignition switched off, press button (4) to unlock the fuel filler door. Please note that the fuel filler door will remain unlocked until the car begins to move forward. An audible click will be heard when the fuel filler door re-locks. I n f o r m a t i o n P r ...

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    02 Instruments and controls Left-side steering wheel lever 02 `` 67 Lever positions G026954 Turn signals, lane change position Turn signals, position for normal turns High beam flash Toggle between high and low beams, Home Safe lighting Turn signals When turning  Move the lever as far up or down as pos- sible (to position 2) to start the turn si ...

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    02 Instruments and controls Left-side steering wheel lever 02 68 preferences by using the Personal Settings function, see page 83 for more information. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    02 Instruments and controls Trip computer 02 `` 69 G029052 READ (press to acknowledge/confirm/ erase a message) Thumb wheel (used to scroll among the trip computer menus) RESET The trip computer stores information gathered from several systems in your car and has four menus (five on Canadian models) that can be shown in the information display. • ...

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    02 Instruments and controls Trip computer 02 70 stored and remains in system memory until the RESET (button 3) is pressed again. MPH ACTUAL SPEED (Canadian models only) This function provides the driver with an instan- taneous conversion of the car's current speed from km/h to mph. NOTE Trip computer readings may vary slightly depending on the ...

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    02 Instruments and controls Cruise control* 02 `` * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 71 Engaging the cruise control function G020141 The cruise control buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel hub. NOTE This does not set the vehicle's speed. 1. Press the CRUISE button. CRUISE will appear in the functi ...

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    02 Instruments and controls Cruise control* 02 72 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. • During wheel spin or wheel lock-up. • If the vehicle's speed is increased by using the accelerator pedal for more than 1 minute. Returning to the set speed Press the button to resume the previously set speed. CRUISE- ONwill be di ...

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    02 Instruments and controls Right-side steering wheel lever 02 `` 73 Windshield wipers 0 0 A C D B G02541 1 Windshield/headlight washers Rain sensor – on/of, see page 73 Thumb wheel Liftgate wiper/washer Windshield wipers off The windshield wipers are off when the lever is in position 0 . Manual wiper function From position 0 , move the lever upw ...

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    02 Instruments and controls Right-side steering wheel lever 02 74 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. – Rain sensor* G031469 The rain sensor regulates windshield wiper speed according to the amount of water on the windshield. The sensitivity of the rain sensor is adjusted by moving the thumb wheel (C in the illustration on ...

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    02 Instruments and controls Right-side steering wheel lever 02 75 NOTE The rear wiper is equipped with cut-off func- tion, which means that it will not operate if its electric motor overheats. The wiper will function again after a cool-down period (30 seconds or longer, depending on the heat of the motor and ambient temperature conditions). Liftgat ...

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    02 Instruments and controls Steering wheel adjustment, Hazard warning flashers 02 76 Steering wheel adjustment G027308 Both the height and the reach of the steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable posi- tion for the driver. 1. Pull down the lever on the steering column to release the steering wheel. 2. Adjust the steering wheel to a suitable ...

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    02 Instruments and controls Power windows 02 77 Operation Control panel in driver's door Power window controls The power windows are controlled by buttons in the arm rests. • The ignition must be ON (ignition key in position I , II or the engine running) for the power windows to function. • The power windows will also function after the ig ...

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    02 Instruments and controls Mirrors 02 78 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. Rearview mirror Day/night control Normal position Night position, reduces glare from follow- ing traffic Night position To reduce glare from the headlights of follow- ing vehicles, use control (1) to switch between the normal and night-driving posi ...

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    02 Instruments and controls Mirrors 02 `` * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 79 G026409 Magnetic zones 3. Press button (1) for at least 3 seconds to display the number of the current magnetic zone. 4. Press button (1) repeatedly until the num- ber for the required geographical area ( 1 – 15 ) is displayed. " C " ...

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    02 Instruments and controls Mirrors 02 80 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. Folding the mirrors out Fold out the mirrors by pressing down the L and R buttons at the same time. The mirrors automatically fold out to the fully extended position. Automatic folding When the vehicle is locked/unlocked with the remote key or with ...

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    02 Instruments and controls Power moonroof* 02 `` * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 81 Operating the moonroof G007503 To operate the moonroof, the ignition key must first be turned to the intermediate or drive posi- tion (position I , II or the engine running). The moonroof can be opened in two ways: Tilt position Sliding ...

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    02 Instruments and controls Power moonroof* 02 82 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. CAUTION • Remove ice and snow before opening the moonroof. • Do not operate the moonroof if it is fro- zen closed. • Never place heavy objects on the moonroof. WARNING • If the moonroof is obstructed during auto-close operation, it ...

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    02 Instruments and controls Personal settings 02 `` 83 Control panel A D B C E G026307 Display Menu button Exit button Enter button Menu navigation controls Personal settings can be made for some of the car's functions, such as the central locking system, climate control, and the audio system. Please refer to page 242 for more information on t ...

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    02 Instruments and controls Personal settings 02 84 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. • Global (All doors) – unlocks all doors and the liftgate with one press on the remote key. • Two Step (Two-stage unlocking) – This alternative unlocks the driver's door with one press on the remote key. A second press unlock ...

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    02 Instruments and controls Personal settings 02 85 • Both front doors – both front doors are unlocked together. • One front door – either of the front doors can be unlocked separately 2 . Reset to factory settings Use this alternative to return to the default cli- mate system settings. 2 Factory default. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e ...

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    02 Instruments and controls HomeLink® Wireless Control System* 02 86 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. Introduction G030070 The HomeLink 1 Wireless Control System pro- vides a convenient way to replace up to three hand-held radio-frequency (RF) transmitters used to activate devices such as gate opera- tors, garage door op ...

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    02 Instruments and controls HomeLink® Wireless Control System* 02 `` * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 87 NOTE Some devices may require you to replace this Programming Step 2 with procedures noted in the “Gate Operator / Canadian Pro- gramming” section. If the HomeLink indica- tor light does not change to a rapidly bl ...

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    02 Instruments and controls HomeLink® Wireless Control System* 02 88 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. Erasing HomeLink Buttons To erase programming from the three Home- Link buttons (individual buttons cannot be erased but can be “reprogrammed” as outlined below), follow the step noted: 1. Press and hold the two oute ...

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    02 Instruments and controls 02 89 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    90 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. General information................................................................................. 92 Air vents.................................................................................................. 94 Manual climate control.................................................. ...

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    CLIMATE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    03 Climate General information 03 92 Air conditioning – A/C Your car is equipped with a climate control system that includes either manually adjusta- ble air conditioning or optional Electronic Cli- mate Control (ECC). The air conditioning system can be switched off, but for optimal air quality in the passenger compartment and to prevent the wind ...

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    03 Climate General information 03 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 93 For information about how to make these set- tings, see the Personal settings section on page 83. Models equipped with ECC* Sensors • The sunlight sensor is on the upper side of the dashboard • The passenger compartment temperature sensor is located ...

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    03 Climate Air vents 03 94 Air vents in the dashboard G019942 Open Closed Horizontal air flow Vertical air flow Direct the outer air vents toward the side win- dows to defrost. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    03 Climate Manual climate control 03 `` 95 G019515 Climate system control panel Blower speed Recirculation Defroster Airflow controls A/C – ON/OFF Heated driver's seat Heated front passenger's seat Rear window and door mirror defrosters Temperature selector Manual climate system functions 1. Blower The blower speed can be increased or d ...

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    03 Climate Manual climate control 03 96 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. Timer The timer function minimizes the risk of mist- ing, or stale air when the recirculation function is selected, see page 83 for information on set- ting the recirculation timer. Recirculation is always disengaged when you select Defroster (3). 3. ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 97

    03 Climate Manual climate control 03 97 9. Temperature selector The knob with the thermome- ter symbol is used to select cooling or heating for both the driver's and passenger's sides of the car. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 98

    03 Climate Electronic Climate Control (ECC)* 03 98 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. G019518 Auto – On/Off Blower speed Recirculation Defroster Airflow controls A/C – ON/OFF Heated driver's seat Heated front passenger's seat Rear window and door mirror defrosters Temperature selector NOTE • The sunlight sen ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 99

    03 Climate Electronic Climate Control (ECC)* 03 `` * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 99 2. Blower speed The blower speed can be increased or decreased by turning the knob. The blower speed is regulated automati- cally if AUTO is selected. The previously set blower speed is disconnected. NOTE If the knob is turned countercl ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 100

    03 Climate Electronic Climate Control (ECC)* 03 100 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 7 and 8. Heated front seats* Maximum heating:  Press the button once – both LEDs light up. Reduced heating:  Press the button a second time – one LED lights up. Seat heating off:  Press the button a third time – no LEDs are ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 101

    03 Climate Air distribution 03 101 Air distribution Use: Air distribution Use: Defroster. Air is not recirculated in this mode. Air conditioning is always engaged. There is also a certain amount of airflow to the panel air vents. Defrost/de-fog the wind- shield and front side win- dows. Air to the floor and win- dows. There is also a certain amount ...

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    102 Front seats ............................................................................................ 104 Interior lighting ...................................................................................... 112 Storage compartments ......................................................................... 113 Rear seat.................... ...

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    INTERIOR I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    04 Interior Front seats 04 104 Manual seat adjustment The driver's and passenger's seats can be adjusted in a number of ways to provide a comfortable driving and sitting position. Forward-rearward: Pull the lever up and slide the seat to the position of your choice. Use this control to raise or lower the front edge of the seat cushion. Us ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 105

    04 Interior Front seats 04 `` 105 Manual seat Moving the seat forward: Remove the seat belt from its guide (see page 21). Pull up the handle. Hold the handle up and move it forward slightly until the backrest begins to move. Press the handle down. Fold the backrest forward until it locks in position. Move the seat forward. I n f o r m a t i o n P r ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 106

    04 Interior Front seats 04 106 Moving the seat rearward: With the backrest folded forward in the locked position , slide the seat rearward until it stops/locks in its original position. Pull up the handle. Hold the handle up and move it rearward slightly until the backrest begins to move. Press the handle down. Fold up the backrest to the upright p ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 107

    04 Interior Front seats 04 `` 107 Pull up the handle. Hold the handle up and move it forward slightly until the backrest begins to move. Press the handle down. Fold the backrest forward until it locks in position. 6. Hold down the button while the seat moves forward. If the seat is in a high position, it will be lowered automatically so that the he ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 108

    04 Interior Front seats 04 108 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. Press the handle down. Fold up the backrest to the upright posi- tion. > The seat will return to its original posi- tion. 6. Return the seat belt to its guide. The front passenger's seat belt should be in its guide while the vehicle is being driven, e ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 109

    04 Interior Front seats 04 `` * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 109 Emergency stop If the seat inadvertently begins to move, press any of the buttons to stop the seat. Programming the seat memory, driver's seat only* G020200 Power seat memory buttons Three different seating positions can be stored in the seat's m ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 110

    04 Interior Front seats 04 110 Adjusting the front seat head restraints The front seat head restraints are designed so that they can be adjusted to two different height positions. NOTE • When the vehicle leaves the factory, the front seat head restraints will be in the lower position. • It is advisable to have the front seat head restraints in ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 111

    04 Interior Front seats 04 111 WARNING • If a front seat head restraint has been removed, it must be put properly back in place and it must lock (click) into one of the available adjustment positions before the seat is occupied. • The front seat head restraints must be in position and properly adjusted to the height of the person sitting in the ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 112

    04 Interior Interior lighting 04 112 Interior lighting G020201 Front courtesy lights and reading lights Front driver's side reading light, on/off Courtesy lighting Front passenger's side reading light, on/off The front seat reading lights can be switched on and off by pressing buttons (1) or (3) when the ignition key is position I or II , ...

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    04 Interior Storage compartments 04 `` 113 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 114

    04 Interior Storage compartments 04 114 Compartment on rear side of front seat backrests Compartment in door panel Storage pocket (on the front side of the front seat cushion, depending on choice of upholstery) Glove compartment Storage compartment for e.g., CDs and cup holders Compartment in rear side panels, with space for up to three beverage ca ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 115

    04 Interior Storage compartments 04 115 CD storage G026704 The deep storage compartment has room for 10 CD jewel cases. These cases must be inserted with their spines upward in order to allow space for 10 cases in the storage com- partment Cup holders in the center console G018372 Two cup holders are located under the sliding cover in the center co ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 116

    04 Interior Rear seat 04 116 Rear seat head restraints Adjust the head restraint vertically Both of the rear seating positions are equipped with a head restraint that can be adjusted ver- tically to two different positions to help suit the height of the passenger. The upper edge of the head restraint should be at least on a level with the upper-mos ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 117

    04 Interior Rear seat 04 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 117 To fold down one or both sections: 1. Pull the catch on the upper outboard edge of the backrest upward and forward to release the backrest lock. A red lock indi- cator ( A ) is visible when the backrest is not locked in the upright position. 2. Fold the backres ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 118

    04 Interior Cargo area 04 118 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. Load anchoring eyelets G007602 The eyelets in the cargo area can be used to fasten accessory load nets and lashing straps, load nets, and other load anchors. Hard cargo area cover* G009475 Installing the cargo area cover 1. Before lifting cover into the vehicl ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 119

    04 Interior Cargo area 04 `` * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 119 WARNING The cargo area cover does not have a load anchoring function. No item should be place on top of the cargo area cover. These items could move forward and cause injury during braking. Removing the cover 1. Retract the front lock pins at ( A ) by pulli ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 120

    04 Interior Cargo area 04 120 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. WARNING The cargo area cover does not have a load anchoring function. No item should be place on top of the cargo area cover. These items could move forward and cause injury during braking. Cargo area net* G007603 The cargo area net can be placed behind the fr ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 121

    04 Interior 04 121 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    122 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. Remote key and key blade...... ............................................................. 124 Keyless drive*........................................................................................ 129 Locking and unlocking ............................................................ ...

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    LOCKS AND ALARM I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 124

    05 Locks and alarm Remote key and key blade 05 124 Remote keys Two remote keys that also function as ignition keys are provided with your car. The remote keys contain detachable metal key blades for manually locking or unlocking the driver's door and the glove compartment. USA – FCC ID: LTQVO315TX This device complies with part 15 of the FCC ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 125

    05 Locks and alarm Remote key and key blade 05 `` 125 Remote key functions G019402 Lock – Press the Lock button on the remote once to lock all doors and the lift- gate. The turn signals will flash once to confirm locking. NOTE The car can also be locked if a door is open (does not apply to vehicles with the optional keyless drive). Unlock – Pre ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 126

    05 Locks and alarm Remote key and key blade 05 126 Panic alarm – This button can be used to attract attention during emergency situa- tions. To activate the panic alarm, press and hold the red button for at least 3 sec- onds or press it twice within 3 seconds. The turn signals and horn will be activated. The panic alarm will stop automatically af ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 127

    05 Locks and alarm Remote key and key blade 05 `` 127 While holding the catch, pull the key blade out of the remote key. Reinserting the key blade in the remote key 1. Hold the remote key with the pointed end down. 2. Carefully slide the key blade into its groove. 3. Gently press the key blade in the groove until it clicks into place. Unlocking the ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 128

    05 Locks and alarm Remote key and key blade 05 128 G019405 Locking/unlocking points for the remote key with the key blade Locking/unlocking points for the remote key without the key blade I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 129

    05 Locks and alarm Keyless drive* 05 `` * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 129 Keyless locking and unlocking G007577 Range of the keyless drive remote key–5 ft (1.5 meters) This system makes it possible to unlock and lock the vehicle without having to use the remote key. It is only necessary to have a key- less drive remo ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 130

    05 Locks and alarm Keyless drive* 05 130 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. Locking or unlocking the vehicle with the key blade G020225 Keyless drive keyhole cover The driver's door on vehicles equipped with keyless drive can be locked or unlocked with the remote key's detachable key blade if nec- essary, see page ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 131

    05 Locks and alarm Keyless drive* 05 `` * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 131 CAUTION • Keyless drive remote keys should never be left in the vehicle. In the event of a break-in, a remote found in the vehicle could make it possible to start the engine. • Electromagnetic fields or metal obstructions can interfere with t ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 132

    05 Locks and alarm Keyless drive* 05 132 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. WARNING People with implanted pacemakers should not allow the pacemaker to come closer than 9 inches (22 cm) to any of the keyless drive system's antennas. This is to help pre- vent interference between the pacemaker and the keylesss drive syst ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 133

    05 Locks and alarm Locking and unlocking 05 133 Locking/unlocking the vehicle from the inside G007451 The switch near the door opening handle on the driver's door can be used to lock or unlock both doors and the liftgate, open the windows in the doors 1 , and to set the alarm.  Unlocking: Press the upper section of the switch. A long press ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 134

    05 Locks and alarm Alarm* 05 134 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. The alarm system The alarm is automatically armed whenever the car is locked with the remote key, or if a front lock button is depressed. When armed, the alarm continuously monitors a number of points on the car. The following conditions will trigger the al ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 135

    05 Locks and alarm Alarm* 05 `` * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 135 Turning off (stopping) the alarm If the alarm is sounding, it can be stopped by pressing the UNLOCK button on the remote key or by inserting the key in the ignition switch. The driver's door must first be unlocked with the key blade. NOTE On vehicle ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 136

    05 Locks and alarm Alarm* 05 136 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. The next time the ignition key is turned to posi- tion II , the sensors will be reactivated and FULL GUARD will displayed. or • If you do not wish to deactivate the sen- sors, do not choose an alternative and lock the vehicle or press EXIT and lock the ve ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 137

    05 Locks and alarm 05 137 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    138 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. General information............................................................................... 140 Fuel requirements ................................................................................. 144 Ignition switch ............................................................... ...

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    STARTING AND DRIVING I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 140

    06 Starting and driving General information 06 140 Economical driving conserves natural resources Better driving economy may be obtained by thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and stops and adjusting the speed of your vehicle to immediate traffic conditions. Observe the following rules: • Bring the engine to normal operating tem- perature as so ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 141

    06 Starting and driving General information 06 `` 141 Handling, roadholding Vehicle load, tire design and inflation pressure all affect vehicle handling. Therefore, check that the tires are inflated to the recommended pressure according to the vehicle load. See the "Tire pressure" section. Loads should be dis- tributed so that capacity we ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 142

    06 Starting and driving General information 06 142 more frequently and spray an anti-rust oil on the battery posts. • Volvo recommends the use of snow tires on all four wheels for winter driving – see the chapter "Wheels and tires." • To prevent the washer fluid reservoir from freezing, add washer solvents containing antifreeze (see ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 143

    06 Starting and driving General information 06 143 • Check state of the battery's charge. • Examine tires carefully (the spare tire as well), and replace those that are worn. Check tire pressures. • The brakes, front wheel alignment, and steering gear should be checked by your Volvo retailer only. • Check all lights, including high bea ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 144

    06 Starting and driving Fuel requirements 06 144 Octane rating Minimum octane G028920 Typical pump octane label Volvo recommends premium fuel for best per- formance, but using 87 octane 1 or above will not affect engine reliability. Volvo engines are designed to achieve rated horsepower, torque, and fuel economy per- formance using premium 91 octan ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 145

    06 Starting and driving Fuel requirements 06 `` 145 Deposit control gasoline (detergent additives) Volvo recommends the use of detergent gas- oline to control engine deposits. Detergent gasoline is effective in keeping injectors and intake valves clean. Consistent use of deposit control gasolines will help ensure good driva- bility and fuel economy ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 146

    06 Starting and driving Fuel requirements 06 146 You can also keep the vehicle locked if you remain inside it during refueling. The central locking button does not lock the fuel filler door. Be sure the fuel filler door is not obstructed and is completely closed after refueling. Open the fuel filler cap slowly during hot weather . Refueling The fue ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 147

    06 Starting and driving Ignition switch 06 147 Ignition switch positions 0 – Locked position Remove the key to lock the steering wheel 1 . Never turn the key to position 0 while driving or when the vehicle is being towed. NOTE A ticking sound may be audible if the key is turned to a position between 0 and I . To stop this sound, turn the key to p ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 148

    06 Starting and driving Starting the vehicle 06 148 To start the engine WARNING Before starting, check that the seat, steering wheel and mirrors are adjusted properly. Make sure the brake pedal can be depressed completely. Adjust the seat if necessary. 1. Fasten the seat belt. 2. Apply the parking brake if not already set. The gear selector should ...

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    06 Starting and driving Starting the vehicle 06 149 WARNING • Volvo's floor mats are specially manu- factured for your car. They must be firmly secured in the clips on the floor so that they cannot slide and become trap- ped under the pedals on the driver's side. • Always place the gear selector in Park ( P ) (manual transmission: fir ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 150

    06 Starting and driving Starting the vehicle with keyless drive* 06 150 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. Starting a vehicle with keyless drive G019410 Keyless drive makes it possible to unlock, start and lock the vehicle without using a remote key. A start control is fitted in the ignition switch on vehicles equipped with ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 151

    06 Starting and driving Manual transmission, 6-speed* 06 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 151 6-speed manual transmission G018258 • Depress the clutch pedal completely when changing gears 1 • Remove your foot from the clutch pedal while driving. The shift pattern should be followed. • Overdrive (5th and 6th gears) s ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 152

    06 Starting and driving Automatic transmission 06 152 Shiftgate positions G020237 Depress the button 1 on the front of the gear selector knob to move the selector between the R , N , D , and P positions. The gear selector can be moved freely between the Geartronic (manual shifting) and Drive ( D ) positions while driving. Gear selector positions P ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 153

    06 Starting and driving Automatic transmission 06 153 ically shifts between the various forward gears, based on the level of acceleration and speed. The car must be at a standstill when shifting to position D from position R . Manual shifting – Geartronic The manual shifting mode (Geartronic) can be selected at any time to manually select forward ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 154

    06 Starting and driving Shiftlock override 06 154 Overriding the shiftlock system G018263 Shiftlock prevents the gear selector from being moved out of the P position unless the ignition key is in position II and the brake pedal is depressed. In certain cases it may be necessary to move the gear selector from the P position manually. To manually ove ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 155

    06 Starting and driving Brake system 06 `` 155 Brake lights The brake lights come on automatically when the brakes are applied. Adaptive brake lights The adaptive brake lights activate in the event of sudden braking or if the ABS system is acti- vated. This function causes an additional tail- light on each side of the vehicle to illuminate to help ...

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    06 Starting and driving Brake system 06 156 Severe strain on the brake system The brakes will be subject to severe strain when driving in mountains or hilly areas, or when towing a trailer. Vehicle speed is usually slower, which means that the cooling of the brakes is less efficient than when driving on level roads. To reduce the strain on the brak ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 157

    06 Starting and driving Brake system 06 157 NOTE • When the EBA system is activated, the brake pedal will go down and pressure in the brake system immediately increa- ses to the maximum level. You must maintain full pressure on the brake pedal in order to utilize the system com- pletely. There will be no braking effect if the pedal is released. E ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 158

    06 Starting and driving Parking brake 06 158 Parking brake (hand brake) G026348 The parking brake lever is located between the front seats. NOTE The indicator light will illuminate even if the parking brake has only been partially applied. When applying the parking brake 1. Press firmly on the brake pedal. 2. Pull the parking brake lever up firmly ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 159

    06 Starting and driving Stability system 06 `` 159 Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC) The stability system consists of a number of functions designed help reduce wheel spin, counteract skidding, and to generally help improve directional stability. A pulsating sound will be audible when the system is actively operating and is normal. Traction ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 160

    06 Starting and driving Stability system 06 160 WARNING The car's handling and stability characteris- tics will be altered if the DSTC system func- tions have been disabled. DSTC-related messages in the text window • " TRACTION CONTROL TEMPORARILY OFF " – The system has been temporarily switched off due to high brake temperature ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 161

    06 Starting and driving Towing 06 `` 161 Emergency towing The towing eyelet (1) is located under the floor of the cargo area. Remove the cover over the opening for the towing eyelet on the front bumper by pry- ing open the lower edge with a coin, etc. Remove the cover over the opening for the towing eyelet on the rear bumper by press- ing the lower ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 162

    06 Starting and driving Towing 06 162 WARNING Towing a vehicle with a locked steering wheel will make the vehicle impossible to steer. 2. Insert the key into the ignition to unlock the steering wheel. The steering wheel must be unlocked. With the engine off and the vehi- cle at a standstill, great effort will be required to turn the steering wheel. ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 163

    06 Starting and driving Towing 06 163 • Sling-type equipment applied at the front will damage radiator and air conditioning lines. • It is equally important not to use sling-type equipment at the rear or apply lifting equip- ment inside the rear wheels; serious dam- age to the rear axle may result. • If the vehicle is being towed on a flat be ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 164

    06 Starting and driving Jump starting 06 164 Jump starting the vehicle Follow these instructions to jump start your vehicle's dead battery or to jump start another vehicle's dead battery using your vehicle. If the 12-volt auxiliary battery to be used is in another vehicle, check that the vehicles are not touch- ing to prevent premature co ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 165

    06 Starting and driving Transporting loads 06 165 Loading the vehicle Your vehicle's load-carrying capacity is affec- ted by factors such as: • the number of passengers • tire inflation • the amount of optional or accessory equip- ment installed • the amount of cargo. See the chapter "Wheels and tires" for more detailed infor ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 166

    06 Starting and driving Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)* 06 166 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. Introduction G020295 BLIS camera Indicator light BLIS symbol The Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) is an information system that indicates the presence of another vehicle moving in the same direction as your vehicle in ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 167

    06 Starting and driving Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)* 06 `` * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 167 When does BLIS function The system functions when your vehicle is moving at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h). When you pass another vehicle: The system reacts when you pass another vehicle at a speed of up to 6 mph (10 km/ ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 168

    06 Starting and driving Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)* 06 168 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. G018177 The vehicle's own shadow against a large, light, smooth surface such as barriers between lanes on a highway Sunlight directly in the camera when the sun is low on the horizon Cleaning the BLIS camera lenses I ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 169

    06 Starting and driving Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)* 06 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 169 Text in the display System status BLIS OFF BLIS system off BLIS REDUCED FUNCTION The BLIS cameras' function has been reduced due to weak or impaired data transfer between the BLIS sys- tem's cameras and the vehi ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 170

    06 Starting and driving Rear park assist* 06 170 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. Introduction Rear park assist The park assist system is designed to assist you when driving into parking spaces, garages, etc. It utilizes four ultrasound sensors located in the rear bumper to measure the distance to a vehicle, object or a p ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 171

    06 Starting and driving Rear park assist* 06 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 171 Audible signals from the park assist system The Park Assist system uses an intermittent tone that pulses faster as you come close to an object, and becomes constant when you are within approximately 1 ft (30 cm) of an object behind the vehic ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 172

    172 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. General information............................................................................... 174 Tire inflation........................................................................................... 177 Inflation pressure—U.S. models ........................................ ...

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    WHEELS AND TIRES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 174

    07 Wheels and tires General information 07 174 Introduction Your vehicle is equipped with tires according to the vehicle's tire information placard on the B-pillar (the structural member at the side of the vehicle, at the rear of the driver's door opening). CAUTION Some Volvo models are equipped with an Ultra High Performance tire and whe ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 175

    07 Wheels and tires General information 07 `` 175 • When replacing tires, the tires with the most tread should be mounted on the rear wheels to reduce the chance of oversteer during hard braking. • Hitting curbs or potholes can damage the tires and/or wheels permanently. Summer and winter tires G020325 The arrows shows the direction of rotation ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 176

    07 Wheels and tires General information 07 176 Ideally, tire rotation should be done the first time after approximately 3,000 miles (5, 000 km) and thereafter at 6,000 mile (10,000 km) intervals. Tire rotation should only be performed if front/ rear tire wear is fairly even and tread height is above 1/16" (1.6 mm). NOTE Tire rotation is not in ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 177

    07 Wheels and tires Tire inflation 07 `` 177 Inflation placard G032513 Tire inflation placard Check tire inflation pressure regularly. Tables listing the recommended inflation pres- sure for your vehicle can be found beginning on page 179. A tire inflation pressure placard is also located on the driver's side B-pillar (the structural member at ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 178

    07 Wheels and tires Tire inflation 07 178 To check inflation pressure: 1. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire, then firmly press the tire gauge onto the valve. 2. Add air to reach the recommended air pressure 3. Replace the valve cap. 4. Repeat this procedure for each tire, includ- ing the spare. 5. Visually inspect the tires to make sure the ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 179

    07 Wheels and tires Inflation pressure—U.S. models 07 179 Tire inflation pressure table The following tire pressures are recommended by Volvo for your vehicle. Refer to the tire infla- tion placard (see page 177 for its location) for information specific to the tires installed on your vehicle at the factory. Tire size Cold tire pressure up to fou ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 180

    07 Wheels and tires Inflation pressure—Canadian models 07 180 Tire inflation pressure table The following tire pressures are recommended by Volvo for your vehicle. Refer to the tire infla- tion placard (see page 177 for its location) for information specific to the tires installed on your vehicle at the factory. Tire size Cold tire pressures Up t ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 181

    07 Wheels and tires Tire designations 07 `` 181 Tire designations 1 2 3 4 5 6 12 11 10 8 7 9 G026442 Federal law mandates that tire manufacturers place standardized information on the sidewall of all tires (see the illustration). The following information is listed on the tire sidewall: The tire designation: NOTE Please be aware that the following ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 182

    07 Wheels and tires Tire designations 07 182 Treadwear, Traction, and Temperature grades: See page 185 for more informa- tion. Maximum permissible inflation pres- sure: The greatest amount of air pressure that should ever be put in the tire. This limit is set by the tire manufacturer. The tire suppliers may have additional mark- ings, notes or warn ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 183

    07 Wheels and tires Glossary of tire terminology 07 183 Terminology • Tire information placard : A placard showing the OE (Original Equipment) tire sizes, recommended inflation pressure, and the maximum weight the vehicle can carry. • Tire Identification Number (TIN) : A num- ber on the sidewall of each tire providing information about the tire ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 184

    07 Wheels and tires Vehicle loading 07 184 Loading the vehicle Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from the vehicle's Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS/ CMVSS) label, and the vehicle's tire informa- ti ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 185

    07 Wheels and tires Uniform tire quality gradings 07 185 Uniform tire quality gradings ALL PASSENGER VEHICLE TIRES MUST CONFORM TO FEDERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS IN ADDITION TO THESE GRADES Quality grades can be found, where appli- cable, on the tire sidewall between the tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 186

    07 Wheels and tires Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires 07 186 Snow chains Snow chains can be used on your Volvo with the following restrictions: • Snow chains should be installed on front wheels only. Use only Volvo approved snow chains. • If accessory, aftermarket or "custom" tires and wheels are installed and are of a size diffe ...

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    07 Wheels and tires Temporary spare 07 187 Temporary spare The spare tire in your vehicle 1 is called a "Tem- porary Spare". Recommended tire pressure (see the placard on the B-pillar or on the fuel filler door) should be maintained irrespective of which position on the car the temporary spare tire is used. In the event of damage to this ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 188

    07 Wheels and tires Wheel nuts 07 188 Wheel nuts Low nut High nut with a fixed washer Three different types of wheel nuts may be used on your vehicle, depending on whether the wheels are steel or aluminum. Tightening torques: • Type 1 wheel nuts : 81 ft. lbs. (110 Nm) • Type 2 wheel nuts : 96 ft. lbs. (130 Nm) • Lockable wheel nuts : 81 ft. l ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 189

    07 Wheels and tires Spare tire and jack 07 `` 189 Accessing the spare tire 1 and jack Location of the spare wheel and tools Lug wrench Jack and crank Spare tire (stored with the outer side of the rim downward) The spare tire, jack, and crank are located in a storage compartment under the floor of the cargo area. The spare tire is held in place by a ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 190

    07 Wheels and tires Spare tire and jack 07 190 WARNING The jack and any tools should always be returned to their proper storage compart- ments after use to help keep them securely in place in the event of sudden braking, etc. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    07 Wheels and tires Tire Sealing System* 07 `` * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 191 Introduction Location of the tire sealing system Certain models are equipped with a tire sealing system* that enables you to temporarily seal a hole in the tread surface and re-inflate a flat tire, or to adjust a tire’s inflation pressur ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 192

    07 Wheels and tires Tire Sealing System* 07 192 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. Stowing the tire sealing system 1. Return the tire sealing system to its storage position. 2. Put the retaining bracket in its proper posi- tion. 3. Tighten the screw that holds the bracket in place. Be sure the bracket is correctly installed ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 193

    07 Wheels and tires Tire Sealing System* 07 `` * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 193 upper and lower eyelids. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. • Inhalation: Move the person to fresh air. If irritation persists, get medical atten- tion. Tire sealing system–temporarily repairing a flat tire G019723 Temporarily re ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 194

    07 Wheels and tires Tire Sealing System* 07 194 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 7. Remove the valve cap from the tire’s infla- tion valve and screw the tire sealing sys- tem’s hose connector onto the valve as tightly as possible by hand. 8. Connect the electrical wire to the nearest 12-volt socket in the vehicle. 9. ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 195

    07 Wheels and tires Tire Sealing System* 07 `` * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 195 WARNING If heavy vibrations, unsteady steering behavior, or noises should occur while driv- ing, reduce speed and park the vehicle in a safe place. Recheck the tire for bumps, cracks, or other visible damage, and recheck its inflation pres ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 196

    07 Wheels and tires Tire Sealing System* 07 196 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 7. Check the tire’s inflation pressure on the gauge. Switch off the compressor briefly to get a clear reading from the pressure gauge. 8. Refer to the tire inflation tables for the cor- rect inflation pressure. If the tire needs to be infla ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 197

    07 Wheels and tires Changing a wheel 07 `` 197 Removing the wheel See page 189 for information on accessing the jack and tools for changing a wheel. 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Put the gear selector in Park ( P ) or reverse on models with a manual transmission. 3. Block the wheels that are on the ground with wooden blocks or large stones. 4. Rem ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 198

    07 Wheels and tires Changing a wheel 07 198 Installing the wheel 1. Clean the contact surfaces between the wheel and hub. 2. Lift the wheel and place it on the hub. 3. Install the wheel nuts and hand-tighten them. Using the lug wrench, tighten cross- wise until all nuts are snug. 4. Lower the vehicle to the ground and alter- nately tighten the bolt ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 199

    07 Wheels and tires Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 07 `` 199 Introduction The tire pressure monitoring system 1 uses sen- sors mounted in the tire valves to check infla- tion pressure levels. When the vehicle is mov- ing at a speed of approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) or faster, these sensors transmit inflation pressure data to a receiver loca ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 200

    07 Wheels and tires Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 07 200 NOTE • TPMS indicates low tire pressure but does not replace normal tire mainte- nance. For information on correct tire pressure, please refer to the tables beginning on page 179, or consult your Volvo retailer. • The tire pressure warning light will not identify which tire is un ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 201

    07 Wheels and tires Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 07 201 mended tire inflation pressures (see the infla- tion pressure table on page 180), for example, if higher inflation pressure is necessary when transporting heavy loads, etc. To recalibrate: 1. Switch off the engine. 2. Inflate the tires to the desired pressure and turn the ignition ke ...

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    202 Washing and cleaning the car............................................................... 204 Paint touch up....................................................................................... 208 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    CAR CARE I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    08 Car care Washing and cleaning the car 08 204 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. Washing the car The following points should be kept in mind when washing and cleaning the car: • The car should be washed at regular inter- vals since dirt, dust, insects and tar spots adhere to the paint and may cause dam- age. To help pre ...

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    08 Car care Washing and cleaning the car 08 `` 205 Automatic washing – simple and quick We do NOT recommend washing your car in an automatic wash during the first few months (because the paint will not have hardened suf- ficiently). An automatic wash is a simple and quick way to clean your car, but it is worth remembering that it may not be as th ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 206

    08 Car care Washing and cleaning the car 08 206 Upholstery care Fabric Clean with soapy water or a detergent. For more difficult spots caused by oil, ice cream, shoe polish, grease, etc., use a clothing/fabric stain remover. Consult your Volvo retailer. Interior plastic components Cleaning interior plastic components should be done with a cleaning ...

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    08 Car care Washing and cleaning the car 08 207 Cleaning the seat belts Clean only with lukewarm water and a mild soap solution. Cleaning floor mats The floor mats should be vacuumed or brushed clean regularly, especially during winter when they should be taken out for drying. Spots on textile mats can be removed with a mild deter- gent. For best p ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 208

    08 Car care Paint touch up 08 208 Touching up minor paint damage Paint damage requires immediate attention to avoid rusting. Make it a habit to check the finish regularly - when washing the vehicle for instance. Touch-up if necessary. Paint repairs require special equipment and skill. Contact a trained and authorized Volvo service technician for an ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 209

    08 Car care 08 209 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    210 Volvo maintenance................................................................................ 212 Maintaining your car ............................................................................. 213 Hood..................................................................................................... 215 Engine compartment............. ...

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    MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    09 Maintenance and servicing Volvo maintenance 09 212 General Volvo advises you to follow the maintenance program outlined in the Warranty and Service Records Information booklet. This mainte- nance program contains inspections and serv- ices necessary for the proper function of your vehicle. The maintenance services contain several checks that req ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 213

    09 Maintenance and servicing Maintaining your car 09 `` 213 Owner maintenance Periodic maintenance requirements and inter- vals are described in your vehicle's Warranty and Service Records Information booklet. The following points can be carried out between the normally scheduled maintenance services. Each time the car is refueled: • Check t ...

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    09 Maintenance and servicing Maintaining your car 09 214 How Do States Use OBD II for Emission Inspections? Many states connect a computer directly to a vehicle's OBD II system. The inspector can then read "faults." In some states, this type of inspection has replaced the tailpipe emission test. How Can My Vehicle Fail OBD II Emissio ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 215

    09 Maintenance and servicing Hood 09 215 Opening the hood G031032 To open the hood: 1. Pull the lever located under the left side of the dash to release the hood lock. 2. Lift the hood slightly. 3. Press up the release control located under the front edge of the hood (at the center) up to the right, and lift the hood. WARNING Check that the hood lo ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 216

    09 Maintenance and servicing Engine compartment 09 216 Cooling system expansion tank Power steering fluid reservoir (concealed behind the headlight) Dipstick – engine oil Radiator Cooling fan Washer fluid reservoir Engine oil filler cap Brake/clutch fluid reservoir Battery Relay/fuse box Air cleaner WARNING The cooling fan may start or continue t ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 217

    09 Maintenance and servicing Engine oil 09 `` 217 Changing engine oil and oil filter See page 272 for oil specifications. Refer to the Warranty and Service Records Information booklet for information on the oil change inter- vals. Volvo recommends Castrol. NOTE • Volvo does not recommend the use of oil additives. • Synthetic oil is not used whe ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 218

    09 Maintenance and servicing Engine oil 09 218 WARNING Do not allow oil to spill onto or come into contact with hot exhaust pipe surfaces NOTE Volvo uses different systems to indicate a low oil level or pressure. Some models have an oil pressure sensor, in which case a warning symbol (see page 58) is used to indicate low oil pressure. Other models ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 219

    09 Maintenance and servicing Fluids 09 `` 219 Washer fluid Washer fluid reservoir The washer fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment and holds approximately 4.2 US qts (4 liters). During cold weather, the reservoir should be filled with windshield washer solvent containing antifreeze. Coolant Coolant reservoir Normally, the coolant doe ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 220

    09 Maintenance and servicing Fluids 09 220 WARNING Never remove the radiator cap while the engine is warm. Wait until the vehicle cools. If it is necessary to top off the coolant when the engine is warm, unscrew the expansion tank cap slowly so that the overpressure dissipates. Brake fluid Brake fluid reservoir The brake fluid should always be betw ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 221

    09 Maintenance and servicing Wiper blades 09 221 Replacing windshield wiper blades G020330 1. Fold out the wiper arm. 2. Press the button on the wiper blade attach- ment and pull straight out (1), parallel with the wiper arm. 3. Press a new wiper blade (2) until it clicks into place. 4. Ensure the blade is securely attached (3). 5. Fold in the wipe ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 222

    09 Maintenance and servicing Battery 09 222 Battery maintenance Driving habits and conditions, climate, the number of starts, etc., all affect the service life and function of the battery. In order for your battery to perform satisfactorily, keep the fol- lowing in mind: Check the fluid level in each cell in the battery every 24 months or every 15, ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 223

    09 Maintenance and servicing Battery 09 223 No smoking, no open flames, no sparks Explosion Battery replacement Removing the battery 1. Switch off the ignition and remove the key. 2. Wait at least 5 minutes after switching off the ignition before disconnecting the bat- tery so that all information in the vehicle's electrical system can be stor ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 224

    09 Maintenance and servicing Replacing bulbs 09 224 Introduction Before replacing bulbs in your vehicle, please keep the following points in mind: NOTE 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. The optional Active Bendin ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 225

    09 Maintenance and servicing Replacing bulbs 09 `` * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 225 6. Lift out the headlight housing and place it on a soft surface to avoid scratching the lens. CAUTION When disconnecting the connector, pull on the connector itself and not on the wiring. After the defective bulb has been replaced, re ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 226

    09 Maintenance and servicing Replacing bulbs 09 226 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. High beam bulb Halogen high beam bulb 1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the headlight housing (see page 224). NOTE The halogen high beam bulb has a different socket on vehicles equipped with the optional Active Bending Lights. On these models, ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 227

    09 Maintenance and servicing Replacing bulbs 09 `` * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 227 Turn signal 1. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it. 2. Remove the bulb from the holder by press- ing it in and twisting it counterclockwise. 3. Insert a new bulb and reinstall the bulb holder in the headlight housing. S ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 228

    09 Maintenance and servicing Replacing bulbs 09 228 6. Press a new bulb into place and turn it clockwise. 7. Reinsert the bulb holder. The mark TOP should be upward. 8. Secure the fog light housing with the retaining screw and press the panel back into place. Removing the taillight bulb holder All bulbs in the taillight cluster can be replaced from ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 229

    09 Maintenance and servicing Replacing bulbs 09 `` 229 License plate lighting 1. Switch off all lights and turn the key to position 0 . 2. Remove the screws with a screw driver. 3. Detach the lens (bulb housing) carefully. 4. Replace the defective bulb. 5. Reinstall the entire bulb housing and screw it into place. Footwell lighting G020795 The foot ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 230

    09 Maintenance and servicing Replacing bulbs 09 230 Cabin lighting in the cargo area G010326 The rear cabin lighting consists of a light on the driver’s side of the cargo area 1. Insert a screwdriver and turn it carefully to release the lens. 2. Remove the connector from the bulb holder. 3. Replace the defective bulb. 4. Press the lens back into ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 231

    09 Maintenance and servicing Fuses 09 `` 231 Replacing fuses There are relay/fuse boxes located in the engine compartment and the passenger com- partment. If an electrical component fails to function, this may be due to a blown fuse. The easiest way to see if a fuse is blown is to remove it. To do so: 1. Pull the fuse straight out. If a fuse is dif ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 232

    09 Maintenance and servicing Fuses 09 232 Fuse box in the engine compartment G007446 The fuse box in the engine compartment has positions for 36 fuses. • Fuses 1–18 are relays/circuit breakers and should only be removed or replaced by an authorized Volvo service technician. • Fuses 19–36 may be changed at any time when necessary. Several ex ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 233

    09 Maintenance and servicing Fuses 09 `` 233 Fuses in the engine compartment G020250 1. Coolant fan (radiator) 50A 2. Power steering 80A 3. Feed to passenger com- partment fuse box 60A 4. Feed to passenger com- partment fuse box 60A 5. Element, climate unit 80A 6. Not in use 7. ABS pump 30A 8. ABS valves 20A 9. Engine functions 30A 10. Climate syst ...

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    09 Maintenance and servicing Fuses 09 234 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 24. Not in use 25. Not in use 26. Ignition switch 15A 27. A/C compressor 10A 28. Not in use 29. Front fog lights* 15A 30. Not in use 31. Not in use 32. Fuel injectors 10A 33. Heated oxygen sensor, vac- uum pump 20A 34. Ignition coils, climate unit ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 235

    09 Maintenance and servicing Fuses 09 `` 235 Fuse box in the passenger compartment G020601 The fuse box in the passenger compartment is located under the glove compartment. To access the fuses: 1. Remove the upholstery covering the fuse box by first pressing in the center pins in the mounting clips approximately 0.5 in (1 cm) with a small screwdriv ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 236

    09 Maintenance and servicing Fuses 09 236 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. Fuses in the passenger compartment - Fuse 37-42, not in use - 43. Audio system, Blue- tooth,Volvo Navigation sys- tem* 15A 44. Supplemental Restrain Sys- tem (SRS), engine control module 10A 45. 12-volt socket in rear seat 15A 46. Lighting – glov ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 237

    09 Maintenance and servicing Fuses 09 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 237 60. Heated driver's seat* 15A 61. Heated passenger's seat* 15A 62. Moonroof* 20A 63. Not in use 64. Sirius satellite radio* 5A 65. Audio system 5A 66. Audio system control mod- ule (ICM), climate system 10A 67. Not in use 68. Cruise contr ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 238

    238 Introduction .......................................................................................... 240 Audio functions ..................................................................................... 241 Radio functions ..................................................................................... 246 CD player ................ ...

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    AUDIO I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    10 Audio Introduction 10 240 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. Controls G020245 POWER : press for on/off. If the audio sys- tem is on when the remote key is turned to position 0 , it will continue to play until the key is removed from the ignition slot (or the driver's door is opened on vehicles with the optional keyl ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 241

    10 Audio Audio functions 10 `` * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 241 Audio system controls G026347 VOLUME dial AM/FM – select a radio band MODE – select a sound source TUNING dial SOUND button Auxiliary connector AUX port USB connector* Selecting a sound source  Press AM/FM (2) repeatedly to toggle between FM1, FM2, ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 242

    10 Audio Audio functions 10 242 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 5. Press MENU on the audio system, and navigate to AUX volume or AUX input volume . 6. Turn the volume knob to raise or lower the AUX input volume until you hear music at a comfortable level. 7. If there is distortion, lower your music play- er's headph ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 243

    10 Audio Audio functions 10 `` 243 The text LOADING will be displayed while the system loads the files (folder structure) on the device. This may take a short time. When information about the files (the folder structure) on the device has been loaded, the resulting list includes information on the artist, genre and song title. To navigate in the fo ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 244

    10 Audio Audio functions 10 244 Sound settings Optimal sound reproduction The audio system is calibrated for optimal sound reproduction through the use of digital signal processing. This calibration takes into account the speakers, amplifier, cabin acous- tics, the seating position of the listener, etc., for each combination of vehicle and audio sy ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 245

    10 Audio Audio functions 10 245 To adjust the equalizer settings: 1. Press MENU followed by ENTER . 2. Select AUDIO SETTINGS in the menu and press ENTER . 3. Select Equalizer front… / Equalizer rear… and press ENTER . The column in the display indicates the sound level for the current frequency. • Adjust the level with the TUNING dial (4), or ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 246

    10 Audio Radio functions 10 246 Radio function controls G026366 AM/FM1/FM2 selection Station preset buttons TUNING dial for selecting radio stations SCAN MENU NAVIGATION CONTROL –press the up or down arrow keys to scroll in a menu, or the keys on the left/right sides of the control to search for or change radio stations/CD tracks EXIT –press to ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 247

    10 Audio Radio functions 10 `` 247 tions with sufficient signal strength, No AST found is displayed. The auto-stored stations can be selected using the preset buttons (2).  Press EXIT (6) to terminate the automatic storing function. When the radio is in auto-store mode, Auto is shown in the display. Auto disappears when you return to normal radi ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 248

    10 Audio Radio functions 10 248 HD Radio ൅ ൅ reception (U.S. models only) 1 Introduction Display when the radio is receiving an HD Radio broadcast HD radio is a brand name registered by the Ibiquity digital corporation 2 . They are the developer of a broadcasting technology called IBOC or In Band On Channel, which refers to the method of transm ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 249

    10 Audio Radio functions 10 `` 249 channels will be displayed as 93.9 – 2 WNYC, 93.9 - 3 WNYC, etc. • Reception coverage area : Due to current IBOC transmitter power limitations, the reception coverage area in digital mode is somewhat more limited than the station's analogue coverage area. Please be aware that as with any radio broadcast t ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 250

    10 Audio Radio functions 10 250 In many cases, a main HD Radio station (FM wavebands only) will also have sub-channels offering additional types of programming or music. In such cases, a number will be displayed to the right of the frequency number indicating that the currently tuned frequency has at least one sub-channel. The "2" in the ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 251

    10 Audio Radio functions 10 `` 251 played (see also "Selecting a channel" in the right column). 2. Call Sirius at 1-888-539-SIRIUS (7474). 3. When asked for the Sirius ID number press AUTO to display this number. It is also possible to retrieve the Sirius ID from the MENU. 4. " Updating subscription " will be dis- played while t ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 252

    10 Audio Radio functions 10 252 preset satellite channel stored on that but- ton, regardless of the currently selected channel category. Song Seek and Song Memory The Song Seek and Song Memory functions provide both audio and visual notification when Sirius is broadcasting your favorite songs. Song Seek enables you to store the name of the song for ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 253

    10 Audio Radio functions 10 253 2. Select a category in the list and press ENTER . 3. Skip channels in the list presented by pressing ENTER or right arrow key. Unskip all channels This permanently removes all channels from the skip list and makes them available for selection. Temp. unskip all ch. This function will temporarily unskip all chan- nels ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 254

    10 Audio CD player 10 254 CD function controls MENU NAVIGATION CONTROL –press the up or down arrow keys to scroll in a menu, or the keys on the left/right sides of the control to change CD tracks/fast for- ward/back CD eject button CD slot MODE button TUNING dial for selecting tracks CD player Playing a CD Start the CD player by pressing the MODE ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 255

    10 Audio CD player 10 `` 255 NOTE The TUNING dial (6) (turn clockwise to go to the next track/file, or counterclockwise to go to the previous track/file) or the steering wheel keypad can also be used for this pur- pose. Fast forward/back  Press and hold down the left or right arrows keys in the menu navigation control (or the corresponding keys ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 256

    10 Audio CD player 10 256 • Never attempt to play a damaged CD. • When not in use, the discs should be stored in their covers. Avoid storing discs in excessive heat, direct sunlight or in dusty locations. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    10 Audio Audio menu 10 257 FM1/FM2 menu 1. Radio text 2. Audio settings… AM menu 1. Audio settings… CD menu For normal music CDs 1. Random 2. Disc text 3. Audio settings… CD menu For CDs containing files in MP3 format 1. Playlist 2. Random… 3. Disc text 4. Audio settings… AUX menu 1. AUX input volume… 2. Audio settings… USB menu 1. Pl ...

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    10 Audio Bluetooth ® hands-free connection 10 258 Introduction System overview Cell phone Location of the microphone Center console control panel and display Bluetooth ® hands-free This feature makes it possible to set up a wire- less connection between a Bluetooth  -ena- bled cell phone and the vehicle’s audio system. This enables the audio ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 259

    10 Audio Bluetooth ® hands-free connection 10 `` 259 > The audio system will search for cell phones that are in range. This search takes approximately 30 seconds. Any phones detected will be displayed with their Bluetooth ® names. The hands-free system’s Bluetooth ® name will appear in the cell phone’s display as My Car . 4. Select one of ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 260

    10 Audio Bluetooth ® hands-free connection 10 260 • Mute microphone : mute the audio sys- tem’s microphone. • Transfer call to cell : transfer the call from hands-free to the cell phone. • Phone book : this feature enables you to search for a stored telephone number. NOTE • On certain cell phones, the connection is broken when the mute f ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 261

    10 Audio Bluetooth ® hands-free connection 10 `` 261 between cell phones that are already regis- tered in the hands-free system: Put the audio system in telephone mode and follow the instructions in the display or change the connected cell by going into the menu sys- tem under Phone Menu… Bluetooth… Connect phone or Change phone . Phone book I ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 262

    10 Audio Bluetooth ® hands-free connection 10 262 the center console to navigate among the char- acters. Bluetooth ® menus 1. Call register… 1.1. Last 10 missed calls 1.2. Last 10 received calls 1.3. Last 10 dialed calls 2. Call register… 2.1. Search 2.2. Copy fr. cell phone 3. Bluetooth… 3.1. Change phone 3.2. Remove phone 3.3. Connect fr. ...

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    10 Audio 10 263 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    264 Label information .................................................................................. 266 Dimensions and weights ....................................................................... 268 Fuel, oils, and fluids.............................................................................. 270 Engine oil........................... ...

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    SPECIFICATIONS I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    11 Specifications Label information 11 266 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

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    11 Specifications Label information 11 267 Model plate Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Codes for color and upholstery, etc. The model plate is located on the rear side of the B-pillar (the pillar between the front and rear passenger doors) and the rear passeng- er's door must be open in order to see it. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standa ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 268

    11 Specifications Dimensions and weights 11 268 Dimensions Position Dimension A Wheelbase 103.9 in. (264 cm) B Length 168 in. (427 cm) C Load length, floor, seatback down 58.7 in. (149 cm) D Load length, floor 26 in. (66 cm) E Load height 25.2 in. (64 cm) F Height 57 in. (145 cm) G Track, front 60.9 in. (155 cm) I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 269

    11 Specifications Dimensions and weights 11 269 Position Dimension H Track, rear 60.8 in. (154 cm) I Load width, floor 28 in. (71 cm) J Width 70.2 in. (178 cm) K Width encl. door mirrors 80.3 in. (204 cm) Weights Category USA Canada Gross vehicle weight Manual: 4320 lbs Automatic: 4340 lbs 1960 kg 1970 kg Capacity weight 1040 lbs 470 kg Permissible ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 270

    11 Specifications Fuel, oils, and fluids 11 270 Specifications and capacities Category Specification Capacity Fuel tank Octane rating: unleaded gasoline, minimum octane requirement AKI 87, recommended rat- ing AKI 91 or above. 15.9 US gallons (60 liters) Engine oil (with filter replacement) See page 272 for information on engine oil specifications. ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 271

    11 Specifications Fuel, oils, and fluids 11 271 NOTE The transmission oil does not normally need to be changed during the service life of the vehicle. However, it may be necessary to replace the oil if the vehicle is often driven in areas of sustained temperature extremes (hot or cold), when towing a trailer over long distances, for prolonged drivi ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 272

    11 Specifications Engine oil 11 272 Oil specifications Engine oil must meet the minimum ILSAC specification GF-4, API SL, or ACEA A1/B1. Lower quality oils may not offer the same fuel economy, engine performance, or engine pro- tection. Volume: 6.1 US qts (5.8 liters). Volume between the MIN and MAX marks on the dipstick: approximately 1.4 US qts ( ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 273

    11 Specifications Engine specifications 11 `` 273 Engine designation B5254T7 Output A kW/rps hp/rpm 169/83 227/5000 Torque A Nm/rps ft. lbs./rpm 320/25-80 236/1500-4800 No. of cylinders 5 Displacement (liters/cubic inches) 2.52/153.8 Bore (mm/in.) 83/3.27 Stroke (mm/in.) 93.2/3.67 Compression ratio 9.0:1 Spark plugs type gap inches/mm tightening to ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 274

    11 Specifications Engine specifications 11 274 Fuel system The engine is equipped with a multiport fuel injection system. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 275

    11 Specifications Electrical system 11 `` * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 275 General information 12-volt system with voltage controlled gener- ator. Single wire system in which the chassis and engine block are used as conductors, grounded on the chassis. Battery Voltage 12 V Cold start capacity (CCA) 700 A A Reserve cap ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 276

    11 Specifications Electrical system 11 276 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. Bulb Output Type Rear turn signals 21W PY21W Footwell lighting, cargo compartment light, license plate lighting 5W C5W Vanity mirror 1.2W Festoon Front parking lights 5W W5W BV LL Front side marker lights 5W W5W Front fog lights* 55W H8 Glove comp ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 277

    11 Specifications Three-way catalytic converter 11 277 Three-way catalytic converter – general information • Keep your engine properly tuned. Certain engine malfunctions, particularly involving the electrical, fuel or distributor ignition systems, may cause unusually high three- way catalytic converter temperatures. Do not continue to operate y ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 278

    11 Specifications Overview of information and warning symbols 11 278 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. Introduction The symbols in the vehicle's various displays are divided into three main categories: • Warning symbols • Indicator symbols • Information symbols The following tables list the most common symbols, ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 279

    11 Specifications Overview of information and warning symbols 11 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 279 Symbol Description Page Generator warn- ing light 59 Brake failure warning light 59 High beam indica- tor 54 Left turn signal 54 Right turn signal 54 Other information symbols Symbol Description Page Rain sensor* 74 Cruis ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 280

    11 Specifications Volvo programs 11 280 Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance Your new Volvo comes with a four year ON CALL roadside assistance. Additional informa- tion, features, and benefits are described in a separate information package in your glove compartment. If you require assistance, dial: In the U.S. 1-800-638-6586 (1-800-63- VOLVO) In Cana ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 281

    11 Specifications 11 281 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y : ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 282

    12 Index 12 282 1, 2, 3 ... 12-volt sockets.. ........................................ 63 A A/C (air conditioning) ................................. 92 ABS (anti-lock brake system) .................. 156 Accessory installation warning .................. 15 Adaptive brake lights ............................... 155 Airbags front ..................... ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 283

    12 Index 12 283 Bulbs headlights... ........................................ 224 list of ................................................... 275 Bulbs, replacing ....................................... 224 C Capacities, fluids ..................................... 270 Capacity weight ............................... 184, 269 Cargo area steel grid .. ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 284

    12 Index 12 284 Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)........................................................ 156 Electronic Climate Control ......................... 93 air distribution table.. .......................... 101 Electronic Climate Control (ECC)............... 98 Emergency brake..................................... 158 Emergency lo ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 285

    12 Index 12 285 Home safe lighting............................... 67, 84 Hood, opening ......................................... 215 I Ignition switch.......................................... 147 Immobilizer .............................................. 148 Immobilizer (start inhibitor) ...................... 124 Important information ........... ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 286

    12 Index 12 286 M Maintenance ............................................ 212 hoisting the vehicle ............................. 213 performed by the owner ..................... 213 Manual climate control .............................. 95 Manual transmission ................................ 151 Mirrors ............................................. ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 287

    12 Index 12 287 Replacing fuses ....................................... 231 Reporting safety defects Canada ................................................. 19 USA....................................................... 18 Roof loads ............................................... 165 S Safety, occupant........................................ 18 Sa ...

  • Volvo C30 (2011) - page 288

    12 Index 12 288 inflation pressure table, US models.... 179 load ratings ......................................... 178 rotation ............................................... 175 snow................................................... 186 spare................................................... 187 spare tire (location) ........................... ...

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