2009 VOLVO C30 Owner´s Manual

VOLVO C30Owner'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
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00 IntroductionGeneral information.................................. 10
Volvo and the environment....................... 12
Important warnings................................... 13
01
01 SafetyOccupant 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
02
02 Instruments and controlsInstrument 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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03 ClimateGeneral information.................................. 90
Air vents.................................................... 92
Manual climate control.............................. 93
Electronic Climate Control (ECC) –
option........................................................ 96
Air distribution........................................... 99
04
04 InteriorFront seats.............................................. 102
Interior lighting........................................ 106
Storage compartments........................... 107
Rear seat................................................. 111
Cargo area.............................................. 113
05
05 Locks and alarmRemote control and key blade................118
Keyless drive (option as available).......... 123
Locking and unlocking............................ 127
Alarm (option).......................................... 129

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06 Starting and drivingGeneral 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
07
07 Wheels and tiresGeneral 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
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 188
08
08 Car careWashing and cleaning the car................. 192
Paint touch up......................................... 196

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09 Maintenance and servicingVolvo maintenance.................................. 200
Maintaining your car............................... 202
Hood.......................................................204
Engine compartment............................... 205
Engine oil................................................ 206
Fluids....................................................... 208
Wiper blades........................................... 210
Battery..................................................... 211
Replacing bulbs...................................... 213
Fuses....................................................... 221
10
10 AudioAudio functions....................................... 230
Radio functions....................................... 234
CD player/CD changer............................ 239
Audio menu............................................. 243
BluetoothŸ hands-free connection......... 244
11
11 SpecificationsLabel 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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12 IndexIndex.......................................................266