2008 VOLVO C30 display

may also light up in combination with other indicator or warning symbols.
If the red warning symbol lights up:
1. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible in a suitable location.
2. Read the message in the information display.
3. Follow the instructions provided, or contact a trained and qualified Volvo service technician. Erase the message by
pressing READ (see page 56
).
Information symbol
The yellow information symbol lights up to alert the driver to a message in the information display. This symbol
illuminates when the vehicle is traveling at speeds below 5 mph (7 km/h).
The message can be erased by pressing the READ button (see page 56
), or will disappear automatically (the length of
time required for the message to disappear varies, depending on the function indicated).
When the message "TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE" is displayed, the text can be erased and the information symbol
light can be turned off by pressing the READ button. The text will disappear and the symbol light will go out
automatically after two minutes.
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This symbol may also light up in combination with other indicator or warning symbols.
NOTE
The vehicle can still be driven after the information symbol has come on. The vehicle can be driven for 1-2 weeks after
service-related information has been displayed.
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Instrument and warning symbols
Symbols - left side

4. Oil pressure warning light1
If the light comes on while driving, stop the car, stop the engine immediately, and check the engine oil level. If the oil
level is normal and the light stays on after restart, have the vehicle towed to the nearest trained and qualified Volvo
service technician. After hard driving, the light may come on occasionally when the engine is idling. This is normal,
provided it goes off when the engine speed is increased.
5. Seat belt reminder
This symbol (and the seat belt reminder light above the rear view mirror) will light up if either front seat occupant has not
buckled his/her seat belt. If the vehicle is not moving, the symbols will go out after approximately 6 seconds.
6. Generator warning light
If the light comes on while the engine is running, have the charging system checked by an authorized Volvo workshop.
1On certain engines, this symbol is not used to indicate low oil pressure. Instead, a text warning is provided in the information display, see also page
203.
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7. Fault in the brake system
If this light comes on while driving or braking, stop the vehicle as quickly as possible in a safe place, open the hood, and
check the brake fluid level in the reservoir. See page 202
for the location of the reservoir.
NOTE
Canadian models are equipped with the second symbol.
WARNING
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a "Brake failure - Service urgent" message is displayed in
the information display: DO NOT DRIVE . Have the vehicle towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician
and have the brake system inspected.
If the BRAKE and ABS warning lights come on at the same time, this could indicate a fault in the brake system.
In this case:
1.Stop the vehicle in a suitable place and switch off the engine.

2. Restart the engine.
3. If both warning lights go off, no further action is required and the vehicle can be driven.
4. If both lights remain on after the engine has been restarted, switch off the engine again and check the brake fluid level.
See page 202
for the location of the reservoir.
Door open warning
The driver will be alerted if one of the doors, the hood, or the rear liftgate are open or ajar.
At low speeds
If the vehicle is moving at a speed of less than approximately 3 m.p.h. (5 km/h), the Information symbol in the instrument
panel will light up and a message will be shown in the information display indicating which door(s), etc is not completely
closed.
At higher speeds
If the vehicle is moving at a speed above approximately 6 m.p.h. (10 km/h), the Warning symbol in the instrument panel
will light up and a message will be shown in the information display indicating which door(s), etc is not completely
closed.
Hood and rear liftgate
If the hood and/or rear liftgate is not completely closed, the Information symbol in the instrument panel will light up and
a message will be displayed, regardless of the vehicle's speed.
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Information display
Messages
When an indicator or warning light in the instrument 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 message is displayed when, for example, you are using the trip computer, this message must be read before you can
access the trip computer.
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Information display
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Lighting panel

of the car.
1. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Pull the direction indicator lever as far as possible towards the steering wheel (to position 4) and release it.
3. Exit the vehicle and lock the doors.
The headlights and parking lights will illuminate and remain on for 30
1, 60 or 90 seconds. The time interval can be
changed according to your preferences by using the Personal Settings function, see page 78
for more information.
1Factory setting
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Trip computer (option)
The trip computer stores information gathered from several systems in your vehicle and has five menus (six on Canadian
models) that can be shown in the information display.
MILES TO EMPTY TANK
AVERAGE (average fuel consumption)
INSTANTANEOUS (current fuel consumption)
AVERAGE SPEED
ACTUAL SPEED (current speed in m.p.h., Canadian models only)
DSTC (see page 150)
NOTE
Warning messages from the car's monitoring systems will override the trip computer function.
If a warning message is shown in the information display while you are using the trip computer:
1. Acknowledge the message by pressing the READ button (A).
2. Press button A again to return to the trip computer function.
Controls
The trip computer functions can be accessed by twisting INFO (B) one step at a time in either direction. Twisting a final
time returns you to the original function.

Resetting
AVERAGE (average fuel consumption) and AVERAGE SPEED can be reset.
1. Select one of these functions.
2. Press RESET (C).
Holding RESET for at least five seconds resets both functions at the same time.
MILES TO EMPTY TANK
This function shows the approximate distance that can be driven on the fuel remaining in the tank. This calculation is
based on average fuel consumption during the last 20 miles (30 km) of driving and the amount of fuel remaining in the
tank when the reading was taken. When the driving distance on current fuel reserve is less than 12 miles (20 km), "----"
will be displayed in the information display.
AVERAGE
This value indicates fuel consumption since the last time the trip computer was reset (by pressing RESET, button C).
When the engine is switched off, information on fuel consumption is stored and remains in system memory until the
RESET (button C) is pressed again.
INSTANTANEOUS
This value indicates the current fuel consumption, based on readings taken once per second. When the vehicle is not
moving, "----" will be displayed.
AVERAGE SPEED
This value indicates average speed since the last time the trip computer was reset (by pressing RESET, button C). When
the engine is switched off, information on average
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Trip computer (option)
speed is stored and remains in system memory until the RESET (button C) is pressed again.
ACTUAL SPEED (Canadian models only)
This function provides the driver with an instantaneous conversion of the car's current speed from km/h to m.p.h.
NOTE
Trip computer readings may vary slightly depending on the circumference of the tires on the car, tire inflation, or
driving style.
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Right-side steering wheel lever
Windshield wipers

When the lever has been pulled, high pressure jets mounted in the bumper will spray the headlights.
The following applies to conserve washer fluid (see page 58
for information on the light switch positions):
Low/high beam headlights on
The headlights will be washed the first time the windshield is washed. Thereafter, the headlights will only be washed once
for every five times the windshield is washed within a 10-minute period.
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Right-side steering wheel lever
Parking lights on
Optional Bi -Xenon® headlights will be washed once for every five times the windshield is washed.
Normal halogen headlights will not be washed.
B - Rain sensor (option)
The rain sensor automatically 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 the previous page) up (the
wipers will sweep the windshield more frequently) or down (the wipers will sweep the windshield less frequently).
On/Off
To activate the rain sensor:
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Put the windshield wiper lever in position 0.
3. Press button B (see the illustration on page 63
). The rain sensor symbol will appear in the lower display.
The rain sensor can be deactivated by:
Pressing button (B) with the ignition on.

The cruise control buttons are located on the left side of the steering wheel hub.
1. Press the CRUISE button. CRUISE will appear in the function display in the center of the instrument panel.
NOTE
This does not set the vehicle's speed.
2. Press + or - to set the current speed. CRUISE ON will be displayed.
Increasing or decreasing speed
Use + or - in the following ways to increase or decrease the vehicle's speed:
1. Press and hold down + or - until the vehicle reaches the desired speed. This will become the set speed when the button
is released.
2. Press + or - for approximately a half second and release the button to increase or decrease vehicle speed by
approximately 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
NOTE
Cruise control will not function at speeds below 20 mph. (30 km/h).
Momentary acceleration, for less than 1 minute (e.g. when passing another car), does not affect cruise control operation.
The vehicle will automatically return to the previously set speed when the accelerator pedal is released.
Temporarily disengaging the cruise control
Press 0 to temporarily disengage cruise control.
CRUISE will appear in the function display. The currently set speed is stored in the system's memory.
Cruise control is also automatically disengaged:
If the speed drops below approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) when driving uphill.
When the brake or clutch pedal is depressed.
If the gear selector is moved to position N.
During wheel spin or wheel lock-up.
If the vehicle's speed is increased by using the accelerator pedal for more than 1 minute.
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