2008 VOLVO C30 transmission

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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
4 Contents
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

1. Malfunction indicator light
As you drive, a computer called On-Board Diagnostics II (OBDII) monitors your car's engine, transmission, electrical and
emission systems.
The CHECK ENGINE light will light up if the computer senses a condition that potentially may need correcting. When
this happens, please have your vehicle checked by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician as soon as possible.
A CHECK ENGINE light may have many causes. Sometimes, you may not notice a change in your car's behavior. Even
so, an uncorrected condition could hurt fuel economy, emission controls, and drivability. Extended driving without
correcting the cause could even damage other components in your car.
NOTE
Canadian models are equipped with the second symbol.
2. Anti-lock Brake system (ABS)
If the warning light comes on, there is a malfunction of the ABS system (the standard braking system will still function).
The vehicle should be driven to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician for inspection. See page 148
for
additional information.
NOTE
Canadian models are equipped with the second symbol.
3. Rear fog light
This symbol indicates that the rear fog light (located in the driver's side taillight cluster) is on.
4. Stability system DSTC
This indicator symbol flashes when the DSTC (Dynamic Stability and Traction control system) is actively working to

or
Moving the windshield wiper lever down. If the lever is moved up, the rain sensor function will remain activated
CAUTION
The rain sensor should be deactivated when washing the vehicle in an automatic car wash, etc. If the rain sensor
function is left on, the wipers will start inadvertently in the car wash and could be damaged.
The rain sensor is automatically deactivated:
When the key is removed from the ignition.
Five minutes after the ignition is switched off if the key is left in the ignition.
C - Thumb wheel
The thumb wheel is used to set the wiper interval when intermittent wiping is selected, or the sensitivity to the amount of
rain on the windshield when the rain sensor is selected. Move the wheel upward or downward to increase/decrease wiper
speed when the intermittent function is selected, or to increase/decrease the optional rain sensor's sensitivity when this
function is activated.
D - Rear liftgate wiper/washer
Press the lever forward to wipe and wash the liftgate window. The wiper will sweep the window several times after the
lever has been released.
The button at the end of the lever has three positions:
Intermittent wiping
Press in the upper section of the button.
Normal wiper speed
Press in the lower section of the button.
Neutral position
The wiper function is switched off.
65 02 Instruments and controls
Right-side steering wheel lever
Rear liftgate wiper and reverse gear
If the front wipers are on and the transmission is put into reverse gear, the liftgate wiper will be activated.
If the transmission is in reverse and the manual windshield wiper function is used (the lever is pushed upward), the
liftgate wiper will also be activated for as long the lever is held up.
If the liftgate wiper is already in normal wiping function, the normal wiping function will continue.
66 02 Instruments and controls
Cruise control (option)
Engaging the cruise control function

3. Release the brake pedal and ensure that the vehicle is at a standstill.
4. If the vehicle rolls, the parking brake lever must be pulled more firmly.
5. When parking a vehicle always put the gear selector in first gear (for manual transmission) or P (for automatic
transmission).
Parking on a hill
If the vehicle is pointing uphill, turn the front wheels so that they point away from the curb.
If the vehicle is pointing downhill, turn the front wheels so that they point toward the curb.
Releasing the parking brake
1. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
2. Pull the lever up slightly, press the button at the end of the lever and lower the lever completely.
WARNING
Pull up the parking brake lever up firmly to its full extent.
70 02 Instruments and controls
12-volt sockets
12-volt socket (front seat)
The 12-volt socket can be used to plug in certain accessories such as cellular telephones, etc. The maximum current is
10A. The key must be in position I (or higher) for the auxiliary socket to function.
Ashtrays/cigarette lighter
The auxiliary socket can also be used for a cigarette lighter
1, and ashtrays1 are also available. Please contact your Volvo
retailer.
1 Accessory.
NOTE
The cover should be kept on when the auxiliary socket is not in use.

(indicated by the arrow in the inset illustration).
2. Insert the key blade as far as possible in the driver's door lock. Turn the key blade clockwise approximately one
quarter turn to unlock the driver's door only. This will trigger the alarm.
3. To disable the alarm: Press the Unlock button on the keyless drive remote control. If the batteries in the remote are
weak, remove the keyless drive start control from the ignition switch by pressing the catch (see the illustration on page
143) and pulling the control out of the ignition switch. Insert the ignition key section of a keyless drive remote control
in the ignition switch.
NOTE
The number of doors that are unlocked at the same time can be set in the Personal settings menu. See page 78 for
additional information.
If one or more doors and/or the rear liftgate is not fully closed when the lock button is pressed, the door(s) or rear
liftgate will not be locked.
On keyless drive vehicles with an automatic transmission, the gear selector must be in the Park ( P) position and
the ignition must be switched off before the doors/trunk can be locked.
Keyless drive remote control and driver's seat memory
This function is only available on vehicles equipped with the optional power driver's seat.
When you leave the vehicle with a keyless drive remote control in your possession and lock any door, the position
of the driver's seat will be stored in the seat's memory.
The next time a door is opened by a person with the same remote control in his/her possession, the driver's seat will
automatically move to the position that it was in when the door was most recently locked.
NOTE
If several people carrying keyless drive remote controls approach the vehicle at the same time, the driver's seat will
assume the position it was in for the person who opens a door first.
Keyless drive information messages
If anyone leaves the vehicle with the only keyless drive remote control in his or her possession while the ignition is
switched on,
124 05 Locks and alarm
Keyless drive (option as available)
a message will be shown in the information display and an audible signal will sound.
NOTE
This message will only be displayed if the start control is in position I or II.
The message will be erased from the display and the audible signal will stop when the remote control has been
returned to the vehicle and one of the following has occurred:
A door has been opened and closed
The start control has been turned to position 0
The READ button (see page 56 for the location of this button) has been pressed.

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130 06 Starting and driving
General information 132
Fuel requirements136
Ignition switch/Steering wheel lock139
Starting the vehicle141
Starting the vehicle (keyless drive)143
Manual transmission, 6-speed144
Automatic transmission (option)145
Shiftlock override147
Brake system148
Dynamic Stability Traction Control150
Towing152
Jump starting154
Transporting loads155
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)-option156
Park assist (Option/accessory)160
131 06 Starting and driving
132 06 Starting and driving
General information
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: