2009 VOLVO C30 parking brake

Contents
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00 IntroductionGeneral information.................................. 10
Volvo and the environment....................... 12
Important warnings................................... 13
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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
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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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Instrument 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 warning flashers............................. 74
Parking brake.......................................................................................... 75
Power windows....................................................................................... 76
Mirrors..................................................................................................... 77
Power moonroof (option)........................................................................ 80
Personal settings..................................................................................... 82
HomeLink® Wireless Control System (option)....................................... 85

02 Instruments and controls
Instrument overview
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Steering wheel adjustmentHood openerControls in front doors (see
page 52)Left steering wheel leverLighting panel, fuel filler door
openerDoor open handle and locking but-
tonClimate system air ventSide window air ventCruise controlHorn, airbagMain instrument panelAudio controls (option)Right steering wheel leverIgnition switchMoonroof control (option)
Not in useNot is useCourtesy lighting switchDriver's side reading lightPassenger's side reading lightSeat belt reminder and Occupant
Weight Sensor indicatorRear-view mirrorDisplay for climate control, personal
settings, and audio systemAudio systemControls for personal settings and
audio systemControls for climate systemGear selectorHazard warning flashersDoor open handle, and locking but-
tonGlove compartment
Parking brake12-volt socketPosition for optional equipmentPosition for optional equipment

02 Instruments and controls
Indicator and warning symbols
02``55 Function check
The indicator and warning symbols
1 light up
when you turn the ignition key or the optional
keyless drive start control to the driving posi-
tion (position II) before starting. This shows that
the symbols are functioning.
When the engine starts, all sym-
bols go out. If the engine is not
started within 5 seconds, all of the
symbols except the malfunction
indicator light (CHECK ENGINE)
and the oil pressure warning light
will go out. Certain symbols may
not have their functions illustrated, depending
on the car's equipment.
CHECK
ENGINEThePARK BRAKE symbol will not go out until
the parking brake has been released.
Symbols in the center of the instrument
panel
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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 sym-
bol may also light up in combination with other
indicator or warning symbols.
If the red warning symbol lights up:
1. Stop the car as soon as possible in a suit-
able location.
2. Read the message in the information dis-
play.
3. Follow the instructions provided, or con-
tact a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician. Erase the message by pressing
READ, see page 60.Information symbol
The yellow information symbol
lights up to alert the driver to a
message in the information dis-
play. 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 60, 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 auto-
matically after two minutes.
1On certain engines, the symbol for low oilpressure is not used. Instead, a text warningis provided in the information display, see page 206.

02 Instruments and controlsSymbols – instrument panel
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Symbols – right side
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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 75 for more information.
NOTE
Canadian models are equipped with the
second symbol.3. SRS system warning light
If this light comes on while the car
is being driven, or remains on for
longer than approximately 10 sec-
onds after the car has been
started, the SRS system's diag-
nostic 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.
4. Oil pressure warning light
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If the light comes on while driving,
the car, stop the engine immedi-
ately, and check the engine oil
level. If the oil level is normal and
the light stays on after restart, have
the car towed to the nearest trained and quali-
fied Volvo service technician. After hard driv-
ing, 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 car is not mov-
ing, 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 charg-
ing system checked by an author-
ized Volvo workshop.
7. Brake failure warning light
If this light comes on while driving
or braking, stop the car as quickly
as possible in a safe place, open
the hood, and check the brake fluid
level in the reservoir, see
page 205 for the location of the reservoir.
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 206.

02 Instruments and controls
Lighting panel
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Pos.
LightingAll lighting off. Low beam head-
lights (daytime running lights)
will automatically come on if the
ignition key is in position II.
Front and rear parking lights
and license plate lights will also
be on. High beams can be
briefly flashed. The headlights
switch off automatically when
the ignition key is removed.Parking lightsDaytime running lights. High
beams and high beam flash can
be used in this position.
Parking lightsThe front and rear parking lights can be turned
on even when the ignition is switched off.
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Turn switch (1) to the parking light position.
The license plate lights also illuminate when the
parking lights are switched on.
Headlights1.
Turn the ignition key to position II.
2. The low beam headlights (daytime running
lights) illuminate automatically, except
when the light switch (1) is in the parking
light position
1.
NOTE
See page 65 for information on switching
between high and low beams.Brake lightsThe brake lights come on automatically when
the brakes are applied.Fog lightsFront fog lights (option)The front fog lights can be used in combination
with either the headlights or the parking lights.
1.
Turn the ignition key 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.
1On Canadian models, the daytime running lights will remain on with the light switch in this position.

02 Instruments and controls
Parking brake
0275 Parking brake (hand brake)
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The parking brake lever is located between the
front seats.
NOTE
The indicator light will illuminate even if the
parking brake has only been partially
applied.When applying the parking brake1. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
2. Pull the parking brake lever up firmly to its
full extent.
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 transmis-
sion) 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.
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If the vehicle is pointing downhill, turn the
front wheels so that they point toward the
curb.
Releasing the parking brake1. 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.

06 Starting and drivingStarting the vehicle
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To start the engine
WARNING
Before starting, check that the seat, steering
wheel and mirrors are adjusted properly.
Make sure the brake pedal can be
depressed completely. Adjust the seat if
necessary.1. Fasten the seat belt.
2. Apply the parking brake if not already set.
The gear selector should be locked in the
Park (P) position (Shiftlock). See also page
148.
Manual transmission: The clutch must be
fully depressed.
NOTE
After a cold start, idle speed may be notice-
ably higher than normal for a short period.
This is done to help bring components in the
emission control system to their normal
operating temperature as quickly as possi-
ble, which enables them to control emis-
sions and help reduce the vehicle's impact
on the environment.3. The vehicle is equipped with an autostart
feature. Without touching the throttlepedal, turn the key to position III and
release it. The starter motor will then oper-
ate automatically (for up to ten seconds)
until the engine starts. If the engine fails to
start, repeat this step.
4. To release the gear selector from the Park
(P) position, the engine must be running (or
the ignition key must be in position II) and
the brake pedal must be depressed.
5. Select the desired gear. On models with an
automatic transmission, the gear engages
after a very slight delay which is especially
noticeable when selecting R.
NOTE
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Immobilizer: If two of the keys to your
vehicle are close together, e.g., on the
same key ring when you try to start the
vehicle, this could cause interference in
the immobilizer system and result in the
vehicle not starting. If this should occur,
remove one of the keys from the key
ring before trying to start the vehicle
again.
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Keylock: Models equipped an auto-
matic transmission have a keylock sys-
tem. When the engine is switched off,
the gear selector must be in the Park
(P) position before the key can be
removed from the ignition switch
1.
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When starting in cold weather, the
transmission may shift up at slightly
higher engine speeds than normal until
the automatic transmission fluid rea-
ches normal operating temperature.
•
Do not race a cold engine immediately
after starting. Oil flow may not reach
some lubrication points fast enough to
prevent engine damage.
1The optional keyless drive start control does not need to be removed from the ignition switch.