2008 VOLVO C30 key

recalls43Transceiver (option)
3 Contents
03 Climate system
General information86
Air vents88
Manual climate control89
Electronic Climate Control (ECC) -
option92
Air distribution
95
04 Interior
Front seats98
Interior lighting102
Storage compartments104
Rear seat108
Cargo area110
05 Locks and alarm
Remote control and key blade 116
Keyless drive (option as
available)122
Locking and unlocking
126
Glove compartment127
Alarm (option)128
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06 Starting and driving
General information132
Fuel requirements136
Ignition switch/Steering wheel
lock139
Starting the vehicle
141
Starting the vehicle (keyless
drive)143
Manual transmission, 6-speed
144
Automatic transmission (option)145
Shiftlock override147
Brake system148
Dynamic Stability Traction
Control150
Towing
152
Jump starting154
Transporting loads155
Blind Spot Information System
(BLIS)-option156
Park assist (Option/accessory)
160
07 Wheels and tires
General information166
Tire inflation168
Tire designations172
Glossary of tire terminology174
Carrying loads175
Uniform tire quality gradings176
Winter driving177
Temporary spare178
Wheel nuts179
Tire rotation180
Changing a wheel181
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)184
08 Vehicle care
Washing and cleaning the car
188
Paint touch up193
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09 Maintenance and servicing
Volvo maintenance198
Maintaining your car199
Hood201
Engine compartment202
Engine oil203
Fluids205
Wiper blades207
Battery208
Bulbs210
Replacing bulbs211
Fuses219
10 Audio
Audio functions 228
Radio functions233
Sirius satellite radio(option)235
CD player/CD changer (option)239
Audio menu243
11 Specifications
Label information246
Dimensions and weights248
Fluid capacities250
Engine oil251
Engine specifications253
Electrical system255
Three-way catalytic converter257
Volvo programs258
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cont. Contents
12 Index
Index 260
6 Introduction
General information
Shiftlock (automatic transmission)
When your vehicle is parked, the gear selector is locked in the ( P)ark 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 ( P)ark.
Keylock (automatic transmission)
When the ignition is switched off, the gear selector must be in the ( P)ark position before the key can be removed from
the ignition switch.
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS system in your vehicle 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 vehicle is at a standstill to open the fuel filler door.
Fuel filler cap
After refueling, close the fuel filler cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks into place. If this cap is not closed tightly
or if the engine is running when the vehicle is refueled, the Malfunction Indicator Lamp ("Check Engine" light) may
indicate a fault.
Points to keep in mind

As an enhancement to the three-point seat belts, your Volvo is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS).
Volvo's SRS consists of seat belt pretensioners, front airbags, side impact airbags, the occupant weight sensor, and
inflatable curtains. All of these systems are monitored by the SRS control module. An SRS warning light in the
instrument panel (see the illustration) illuminates when the ignition key is turned to position I, II, or III, and will
normally go out after approximately 7 seconds if no faults are detected in the system.
Where applicable, a text message will also be displayed when the SRS warning light illuminates. If this warning
symbol is not functioning properly, the general warning symbol
illuminates and either SRS AIRBAG SERVICE
URGENT or SRS AIRBAG SERVICE REQUIRED will be displayed.
WARNING
If the SRS warning light stays on after the engine has started or if it illuminates while you are driving, have the
vehicle inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible.
Never try to repair any component or part of the SRS yourself. Any interference in the system could cause
malfunction and serious injury. All work on these systems should be performed by a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician.
WARNING
If your vehicle has been subjected to flood conditions (e.g. soaked carpeting/standing water on the floor of the
vehicle) or if your vehicle has become flood-damaged in any way, do not attempt to start the vehicle or put the key
in the ignition before disconnecting the battery (see below). This may cause airbag deployment which could result in
personal injury. Have the vehicle towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for repairs.
Automatic transmission : Before attempting to tow the vehicle, use the following procedure to override the
shiftlock system to move the gear selector to the neutral position:
- Switch off the ignition for at least 10 minutes and disconnect the battery.
- Wait at least one minute.
- Insert the key in the ignition and turn it to position II.
- Press firmly on the brake pedal.
- Move the gear selector from (P)ark to the (N)eutral position. See page 147
for information on manually overriding
the shiftlock system.
19 01 Safety
Front airbags
The front airbag system

If the vehicle has been involved in a collision, the text CRASH MODE SEE MANUAL may appear in the information
display. This indicates 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 is intact.
CRASH MODE is a feature that is triggered if one or more of the safety systems (for example, front or side airbags,
an inflatable curtain, or one or more of the seat belt pretensioners) has deployed. The collision may have damaged an
important function in the vehicle, such as the fuel lines, sensors for one of the safety systems, the brake system, etc.
WARNING
Never attempt to repair the vehicle yourself or to reset the electrical system after the vehicle has displayed
CRASH MODE SEE MANUAL. This could result in injury or improper system function.
Restoring the vehicle to normal operating mode should only be done by a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician.
After CRASH MODE SEE MANUAL has been displayed, if you detect the odor of fuel vapor, or see any signs of
fuel leakage, do not attempt to start the vehicle. Leave the vehicle immediately.
Attempting to start the vehicle
If damage to the vehicle is minor and there is no fuel leakage, you may attempt to start the vehicle. To do so:
1. Remove the ignition key or optional keyless drive start control (see page 143
).
2. Reinsert the key or start control in the ignition switch. The vehicle will then attempt to reset CRASH MODE to
normal mode.
3. Try to start the vehicle.
Moving the vehicle
If the electrical system is able to reset system status to normal (CRASH MODE SEE MANUAL will no longer be
displayed), the vehicle may be moved carefully from its present position, if for example, it is blocking traffic. It
should, however, not be moved farther than is absolutely necessary.
WARNING
Even if the vehicle appears to be drivable after CRASH MODE has been set, it should not be driven or towed
(pulled by another vehicle). There may be concealed damage that could make it difficult or impossible to control.
The vehicle should be transported on a flatbed tow truck to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for
inspection/ repairs.
31 01 Safety

control.
12. High beam indicator
13. Temperature gauge
The gauge indicates the temperature of the engine cooling system. If the temperature is abnormally high and the needle
enters the red zone, a message is shown in the display. Bear in mind that auxiliary lamps in front of the air intake reduce
the cooling capacity at high outside temperatures and high engine loads.
14. Indicator and warning symbols
51 02 Instruments and controls
Instrument and warning symbols
Function check
The indicator and warning symbols light
1 up when you turn the ignition key or the optional keyless drive start control to
the driving position (position II) before starting. This shows that the symbols are functioning.
When the engine starts, all symbols go out. If the engine is not started within 5 seconds, all of the symbols except
CHECK ENGINE and will go out. Certain symbols may not have their functions illustrated, depending on the car's
equipment.
The PARK BRAKE symbol will not go out until the parking brake has been released.
1On certain engines, the symbol for low oil pressure is not used. Instead, a text warning is provided in the information display, see also page 203.
Symbols in the center of the instrument panel
Warning symbol
The red warning symbol lights up to indicate a fault that could affect the car's drivability. This symbol illuminates when
the vehicle is traveling at speeds above 5 mph (7 km/h). A text explaining the nature of the fault will also be shown in the
information display. The symbol and accompanying text will remain on until the fault has been corrected. This symbol

Parking lights
The front and rear parking lights can be turned on even when the ignition is switched off.
Turn switch (1) to position .
The license plate lights also illuminate when the parking lights are switched on.
Headlights
1. Turn the ignition key or optional keyless drive start control to position II.
2. The low beam headlights (daytime running lights) illuminate automatically, except when the light switch (1) is in
position
1.
NOTE
See page 60
for information on switching between high and low beams.
1On Canadian models, the daytime running lights will remain on with the light switch in this position.
Brake lights
The brake lights come on automatically when the brakes are applied.
Fog lights
Front fog lights (option)
The front fog lights can be used in combination with either the headlights or the parking lights.
1. Turn the ignition to position II.
2. Press button 3 to turn on the front fog lights.
An indicator light in the button illuminates when the front fog lights are on.
Rear fog light
The single rear fog light is located in the driver's side taillight cluster.
The rear fog light will only function in combination with the high/low beam headlights or the optional front fog lights.

1. Turn the ignition key or optional keyless drive start control to position II.
2. Press button 5 to turn on the rear fog light.
59 02 Instruments and controls
Lighting panel
An indicator light in the button illuminates when the rear fog light is on.
NOTE
The rear fog light is considerably brighter than the normal taillights and should be used only when conditions such as
fog, rain, snow, smoke or dust reduce visibility for other vehicles to less than 500 ft. (150 meters).
Instrument panel lighting
The instrument panel lighting illuminates when the ignition is in position II and the light switch (1) is in either position
or .
Move the thumb wheel (2) up to increase brightness or down to decrease brightness.
NOTE
To make it easier to read the odometer, trip odometer, clock, and ambient temperature, these gauges illuminate when the
vehicle is unlocked and when the key has been removed from the ignition switch. The lighting will go out when the
vehicle is locked.
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 vehicle begins to move forward.
An audible click will be heard when the fuel filler door re-locks.
60 02 Instruments and controls
Left-side steering wheel lever
Lever positions

1. Turn signals, lane change position
2. Turn signals, position for normal turns
3. High beam flash
4. Toggle between high and low beams, Home Safe lighting
Turn signals
When turning
Move the lever as far up or down as possible (to position 2) to start the turn signals.
The turn signals will be cancelled automatically by the movement of the steering wheel, or the lever can be returned to its
initial position by hand.
When changing lanes
The driver can automatically flash the turn signals 3 times by:
Moving the turn signal lever up or down to position 1 and releasing it.
Moving the lever up or down to position 2 and immediately back to its original position.
NOTE
This automatic flashing sequence can be interrupted by immediately moving the lever in the opposite direction.
If the turn signal indicator flashes faster than normal, check for a burned-out turn signal bulb.
High/low beam headlights
Continuous high beams
1. Turn the ignition key or optional keyless drive start control to position II.
2. With the light switch (1) in position
, (see page 59) pull the turn signal lever toward the steering wheel (position 4)
to toggle between high and low beams.
High beam flash
1. Turn the ignition key or optional keyless drive start control to position II.
2. Pull the turn signal lever to position 3. The high beams will remain on until the lever is released.
Home safe lighting
When you leave your vehicle at night, you can make use of the home safe lighting function to illuminate the area in front