VOLVO C30

Owner's manual

Web Edition

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 belts at all times in this (or any other) vehicle. And, of course, please do not operate a vehicle if you may be affected by alcohol, medication or any impairment that could hinder your ability to drive. Your Volvo is designed to meet all applicable safety and emis- sion standards. For further information please contact your retailer, or: In the USA: Volvo Cars of North America, LLC Customer Care Center P.O. Box 914 Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647-0914 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.volvocanada.com 2008 © Volvo Car Corporation, All rights reserved.

Contents

General information.................................. 10 Volvo and the environment....................... 12

0000 Introduction Important warnings................................... 13 01

01 Safety Occupant safety........................................ 16 Seat belts.................................................. 18 Supplemental Restraint System............... 21 Occupant Weight Sensor (OWS).............. 26 Side impact protection airbags................. 29 Volvo Inflatable Curtain (VIC).................... 30 Whiplash Protection System..................... 32 Crash mode.............................................. 34 Child safety............................................... 35 Child restraint systems............................. 37 Infant seats............................................... 39 Convertible seats...................................... 41 Booster cushions...................................... 43 ISOFIX lower anchors............................... 44 Top tether anchors.................................... 45 Child restraint registration and recalls...... 46

0202 Instruments and controls

Instrument overview.................................. 50 Instrument panel....................................... 53 Indicator and warning symbols................. 55 Symbols – instrument panel..................... 57 Information display................................... 60 12-volt sockets......................................... 62 Lighting panel........................................... 63 Left-side steering wheel lever................... 65 Trip computer........................................... 67 Cruise control (option)............................... 69 Right-side steering wheel lever................. 71 Steering wheel adjustment, Hazard warn- ing flashers................................................ 74 Parking brake............................................ 75 Power windows......................................... 76 Mirrors....................................................... 77 Power moonroof (option).......................... 80 Personal settings...................................... 82 HomeLink® Wireless Control System (option)...................................................... 85

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Front seats.............................................. 102 Interior lighting........................................ 106 Storage compartments........................... 107 Rear seat................................................. 111

General information.................................. 90 Air vents.................................................... 92 Manual climate control.............................. 93 Electronic Climate Control (ECC) – option........................................................ 96

0303 Climate Air distribution........................................... 99 0404 Interior

Cargo area.............................................. 113 0505 Locks and alarm

Remote control and key blade................ 118 Keyless drive (option as available).......... 123 Locking and unlocking............................ 127 Alarm (option).......................................... 129

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0606 Starting and driving

General information................................ 134 Fuel requirements................................... 138 Ignition switch......................................... 141 Starting the vehicle................................. 142 Starting the vehicle with keyless drive (option as available)................................ 144 Manual transmission, 6-speed (certain markets only)........................................... 145 Automatic transmission (option)............. 146 Shiftlock override.................................... 148 Brake system.......................................... 149 Stability system....................................... 151 Towing.................................................... 153 Jump starting.......................................... 155 Transporting loads.................................. 156 Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)– option...................................................... 157 Park assist (Option/accessory)............... 161

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Washing and cleaning the car................. 192 Paint touch up......................................... 196

0707 Wheels and tires Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 188 0808 Car care

General information................................ 166 Tire inflation............................................. 168 Inflation pressure—U.S. models ............ 170 Inflation pressure—Canadian models .... 171 Tire designations..................................... 172 Glossary of tire terminology.................... 174 Vehicle loading........................................ 175 Uniform tire quality gradings................... 176 Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires.. 177 Temporary spare..................................... 178 Wheel nuts.............................................. 179 Tire rotation............................................. 180 Changing a wheel................................... 181 Tire Sealing System ............................... 183

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Audio functions....................................... 230 Radio functions....................................... 234 CD player/CD changer............................ 239 Audio menu............................................. 243

Volvo maintenance.................................. 200 Maintaining your car............................... 202 Hood....................................................... 204 Engine compartment............................... 205 Engine oil................................................ 206 Fluids....................................................... 208 Wiper blades........................................... 210 Battery..................................................... 211 Replacing bulbs...................................... 213

0909 Maintenance and servicing Fuses....................................................... 221 1010 Audio

Bluetooth(cid:159) hands-free connection......... 244 1111 Specifications

Label information.................................... 252 Dimensions and weights......................... 254 Fuel, oils, and fluids................................ 257 Engine oil................................................ 259 Engine specifications.............................. 260 Electrical system..................................... 262 Three-way catalytic converter................. 264 Volvo programs....................................... 265

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Index....................................................... 266

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Introduction

General information

Shiftlock (automatic transmission) When your car is parked, the gear selector is locked in the Park (P) 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 the selector from Park (P).

Keylock (automatic transmission) When the ignition is switched off, the gear selector must be in the Park (P) position before the key can be removed from the ignition switch.

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) The ABS system in your car performs a self- diagnostic test when the vehicle first reaches the speed of approximately 12 mph (20 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several times and a sound may be audible from the ABS control module. This is normal.

Fuel filler door Press the button on the light switch panel when the car is at a standstill to open the fuel filler door.

Fuel filler cap After refueling, close the fuel filler cap by turn- ing it clockwise until it clicks into place. If this cap is not closed tightly or if the engine is run- ning when the car is refueled, the Malfunction

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Indicator Lamp ("Check Engine" light) may indicate a fault.

About this manual • Before you operate your vehicle for the first

time, please familiarize yourself with the new-engine oil consumption information, see page 206. You should also be familiar with the information found in the chapters "Instruments and controls", and "Starting and driving".

• Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely useful and should be read after operating the vehicle for the first time.

• The manual is structured so that it can be

used for reference. For this reason, it should be kept in the vehicle for ready access.

NOTE

• Optional or accessory equipment

described in this manual may not be available in all countries or markets. Please note that some vehicles may be equipped differently, depending on special legal requirements.

• All information, illustrations and specifi-

cations contained in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.

• Volvo reserves the right to make model changes at any time, or to change spec- ifications or design without notice and without incurring obligation.

• Do not export your Volvo to another

country before investigating that coun- try's applicable safety and emission control requirements. In some cases it may be difficult or impossible to comply with these requirements. Modifications to the emission control system(s) may render your Volvo not certifiable for legal operation in the U.S., Canada and other countries.

WARNING

If your vehicle is involved in an accident, unseen damage may affect its driveability and safety.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA proposition 65 Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the state of Cali- fornia to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Cali- fornia to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Introduction

General information

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Introduction

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 holistic view, which means we consider the overall environmental impact of a product throughout its complete life cycle. In this context, design, production, product use, and recycling are all important considerations. In production, Volvo has partly or completely phased out several chemicals including CFCs, lead chromates, asbestos, and cadmium; and reduced the number of chemicals used in our plants 50% since 1991. Volvo was the first in the world to introduce into production a three-way catalytic converter with a Lambda sond, now called the heated oxygen sensor, in 1976. The current version of this highly efficient system reduces emissions of harmful substances (CO, HC, NOx) from the exhaust pipe by approximately 95 – 99% and the search to eliminate the remaining emis- sions continues. Volvo is the only automobile manufacturer to offer CFC-free retrofit kits for the air conditioning system of all models as far back as the 1975 model 240. Advanced elec- tronic engine controls and cleaner fuels are bringing us closer to our goal. After Volvo vehi- cles and parts have fulfilled their use, recycling

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cator) light illuminates, or stays on after the vehicle has started.

• Properly dispose of any vehicle-related

waste such as used motor oil, used batter- ies, brake pads, etc.

• When cleaning your vehicle, please use

genuine Volvo car care products. All Volvo car care products are formulated to be environmentally friendly.

For additional information regarding the envi- ronmental activities in which Volvo Cars of North America, LLC and Volvo Car Corporation are involved, visit our Internet home page at: http://www.volvocars.us.

WARNING

Certain components of this vehicle such as air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners, adaptive steering columns, and button cell batteries may contain Perchlorate material. Special handling may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate.

is the next critical step in completing the life cycle. The metal content is about 75% of the total weight of a vehicle, which makes the vehi- cle among the most recycled industrial prod- ucts. In order to have efficient and well- controlled recycling, dismantling information is available for all Volvo models. For Volvo, all homogeneous plastic parts weighing more than 3.4 oz. (100 grams) are marked with inter- national symbols that indicate how the com- ponent is to be sorted for recycling. In addition to continuous environmental refinement of conventional gasoline-powered internal com- bustion engines, Volvo is actively looking at advanced technology alternative-fuel vehicles. When you drive a Volvo, you become our part- ner in the work to lessen the car's impact on the environment. To reduce your vehicle's environmental impact, you can: • Maintain proper air pressure in your tires. Tests have shown decreased fuel econ- omy with improperly inflated tires.

• Follow the recommended maintenance schedule in your Warranty and Service Records Information booklet.

• Drive at a constant speed whenever pos-

sible.

• See a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible for inspec- tion if the check engine (malfunction indi-

Accessory Installation • We strongly recommend that Volvo owners

install only genuine, Volvo-approved accessories, and that accessory installa- tions be performed only by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician.

• Genuine Volvo accessories are tested to

ensure compatibility with the performance, safety, and emission systems in your vehi- cle. Additionally, a trained and qualified Volvo service technician knows where accessories may and may not be safely installed in your Volvo. In all cases, please consult a trained and qualified Volvo serv- ice technician before installing any acces- sory in or on your vehicle.

• Accessories that have not been approved

by Volvo may or may not be specifically tested for compatibility with your vehicle. Additionally, an inexperienced installer may not be familiar with some of your vehi- cle's systems.

• Any of your vehicle's performance and

safety systems could be adversely affec- ted if you install accessories that Volvo has not tested, or if you allow accessories to be installed by someone unfamiliar with your vehicle.

• Damage caused by unapproved or

improperly installed accessories may not be covered by your new vehicle warranty. See your Warranty and Service Records

Information booklet for more warranty information. Volvo assumes no responsi- bility for death, injury, or expenses that may result from the installation of nonge- nuine accessories.

Driver distraction • Driver distraction results from driver activ- ities that are not directly related to control- ling the vehicle in the driving environment. Your new Volvo is, or can be, equipped with many feature-rich entertainment and communication systems. These include hands-free cellular telephones, navigation systems, and multipurpose audio systems. You may also own other portable elec- tronic devices for your own convenience. When used properly and safely, they enrich the driving experience. Improperly used, any of these could cause a distraction.

• For all of these systems, we want to pro- vide the following warning that reflects the strong Volvo concern for your safety:

• Never use these devices or any feature of

your vehicle in a way that distracts you from the task of driving safely. Distraction can lead to a serious accident. In addition to this general warning, we offer the fol- lowing guidance regarding specific newer