2008 VOLVO C30 seats

stabilize the car. See page 150 for more detailed information.
5. Not in use
6. Fuel level warning light
When this light comes on, there are approximately 2.1 US gallons (8 liters) of fuel remaining in the tank.
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Instrument and warning symbols
Symbols - right side
1. Turn signal indicator for trailer (certain models)
If you are towing a trailer, this light will flash simultaneously with the turn signals on the trailer. If the light does not
flash when signaling, one of the turn signals on the trailer or on the vehicle are not functioning properly.
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 69
for more information.
NOTE
Canadian models are equipped with the second symbol.
3. SRS system warning light
If this light comes on while the vehicle is being driven, or remains on for longer than approximately 10 seconds after the
vehicle has been started, the SRS system's diagnostic functions have detected a fault in a seat belt lock or pretensioner, a
front airbag, side impact airbag, and/or an inflatable curtain. Have the system(s) inspected by a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician as soon as possible.

Hazard warning flashers
The four-way flasher should be used to indicate that the vehicle has become a traffic hazard. To activate the flashers,
press the triangular button in the center dash. Press the button again to turn off the flashers.
NOTE
Regulations regarding the use of the hazard warning flasher may vary, depending on where you live.
The hazard warning flashers will be activated automatically if an airbag deploys.
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Parking brake
Parking brake (hand brake)
The parking brake lever is located between the front seats.
NOTE
The indicator light will light up 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 to its full extent.

risk of condensation forming on the insides of the windows, especially in winter.
Timer
The timer function minimizes the risk of misting, or stale air when the recirculation function is selected. See page 78
for information on setting the recirculation timer. Recirculation is always disengaged when you select Defroster (3).
3. Defroster
Directs airflow to the windshield and side windows and increases blower speed.
When the defroster is activated:
Air flows to the windows at high blower speed.
The LED in the defroster button lights up when this function is activated. The air conditioning system is controlled
to provide maximum air dehumidification.
The air conditioning is automatically switched on (can be switched off by pressing button 5).
The air is not recirculated.
4. Airflow controls
Press one of the three buttons in the illustration to activate the selected airflow. A symbol in the display above the
climate control panel and a lit LED in the selected button indicate that the manual function has been selected. With
manually selected airflow both warm and cool air can be selected. The desired temperature is selected using control 9.
5. Air conditioning - On or Off
ON: The air conditioning system is engaged when the ON LED is lit.
OFF: The system is disengaged when the OFF lights up. If Defroster ( 3) is activated the air conditioning is always
engaged.
6/7. Heated front seats (option)
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 lit.
8. Heated rear window and door mirrors
Press to defrost the rear window and door mirrors.
The rear window and door mirrors are defrosted simultaneously if the switch is pressed once. The defrost function is
active if the LED in the switch is illuminated.
The function can be switched off manually by pressing the button,

windows.
4. Defroster
Directs airflow to the windshield and side windows and increases blower speed.
When the defroster is activated:
Air flows to the windows at high blower speed.
The LED in the defroster button lights up when this function is activated. The air conditioning system is controlled
to provide maximum air dehumidification.
The air conditioning is automatically switched on (can be switched off by pressing button 6).
The air is not recirculated.
5. Airflow controls
Press one of the three buttons in the illustration to activate the selected airflow. A symbol in the display above the
climate control panel and a lit LED in the selected button indicate that the manual function has been selected. With
manually selected airflow both warm and cool air can be selected. See also the table on page 95
.
6. Air conditioning On/Off
ON: The air conditioning system is engaged when the ON light is lit and is controlled automatically by the system to
maintain the selected temperature.
OFF: The system is disengaged when the OFF lights up.
When Defroster (4) is selected, the air conditioning system is activated for maximum dehumidifying.
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Electronic Climate Control (ECC) - option
7 and 8. Heated front seats (option)
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 lit.
9. Rear window and door mirror defrosters

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Front seats 98
Interior lighting102
Storage compartments104
Rear seat108
Cargo area110
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Front seats
Manual seat adjustment
The passenger's seat can be manually adjusted in a number of ways to provide a comfortable driving and sitting
position.
1. Forward-rearward: Pull the lever up and slide the seat to the position of your choice.

2. Use this control to raise or lower the front edge of the seat cushion.
3. Use this control to raise or lower the rear edge of the seat cushion.
4. Turn this knob (option on some passenger's seats) to adjust the firmness of the lumbar support
1.
5. Turn this knob to adjust the backrest tilt.
6. Control panel for power seats.
WARNING
Do not adjust the seat while driving.
Adjust the driver's seat and seat belt (see page 14) before driving. The seat should be adjusted so that the brake
pedal can be depressed fully.
Position the seat as far rearward as comfort and control allow.
1Also applies to the optional power seat.
Accessing the rear seat
Seat access buttons (power seat shown)
Manual seat
Moving the seat forward:
1. Remove the seat belt from its guide (see page 17
).
2. Pull up control 1 (see the illustration), hold it up, and fold the backrest forward until it locks in position.
3. Slide the seat forward.
Moving the seat rearward:
1. With the backrest folded forward in the locked position , slide the seat rearward to its original position.
2. Pull up control 1, hold it up, and fold up the backrest to the upright position.
3. Return the seat belt to its guide.
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Front seats
Power seats

Easy entry is only intended to be used when the front seat in unoccupied.
Moving the seat forward:
1. Remove the seat belt from its guide (see page 17
).
2. Pull up control 1, hold it up, and fold the backrest forward until it locks in position.
3. Press and hold button 2 while the seat moves forward.
Moving the seat rearward:
1. With the backrest folded forward in the locked position , press and hold down button 2 until the seat has returned
to its original position.
2. Pull up control 1, hold it up, and fold up the backrest to the upright position.
3. Return the seat belt to its guide.
WARNING
After the seat has been returned to its original position, be sure that the backrest is securely locked in the upright
position.
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Front seats
Power seats (option)
The power driver's seat can be adjusted:
If the ignition key is in position I or II.
During a 10 minute period after the doors have been unlocked if the door remains open.
If the door is closed and the ignition key is not yet in the ignition, or if the key is in position 0, the seat can be
adjusted or during a period of 40 seconds. The power passenger's seat can only be adjusted if the ignition key is in
position I or II, or if the engine is running.
Adjusting the seat
Seat adjustment controls 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the side of the seat can be used to move the seat to the position of your
choice.
1. Move this section of the control up or down to raise/lower the front section of the seat cushion.

2. Move the control forward/rearward to move the seat forward or rearward.
3. Move this section of the control up or down to raise/lower the rear section of the seat cushion.
4. Backrest tilt.
NOTE
The power seats have an overload protector that activates if a seat is blocked by any object. If this occurs, switch off
the ignition (key in position 0) and wait for approximately 20 seconds before operating the seat again.
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 (option)
Three different seating positions can be stored in the seat's memory. The memory buttons are located on the outboard
side of the driver's seat (see the illustration). The following example explains how memory button 1 can be
programmed. Buttons 2 and 3 can be programmed in the same way.
To program (store) a seat position in memory button 1:
1. Adjust the seat to the desired position (see the instructions under "Adjusting the seat").
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Front seats
2. Press and hold down the "M" (Memory) button.
3. With the "M" button depressed, press memory button 1 to store the seat's current position.
To move the seat to the position that it was in when memory button 1 was programmed, press and hold down button 1
until the seat stops moving.
As a safety precaution, the seat will stop automatically if the button is released before the seat has reached the preset
position.
Central locking system remote control and driver's seat memory
The remote control transmitter can also be equipped with an optional function that controls the electrically operated
driver's seat in the following way: