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VOLVO C30
Owner's manualWeb Edition
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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 federal safety and
emission standards. For further information please contact
your retailer, or:
In the USA: Volvo Cars of North America, LLC Customer Care
Center
1 Volvo Drive
P.O. Box 914
Rockleigh, New Jersey 07647
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
2009 © Volvo Car Corporation, All rights reserved.
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Contents
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00 Introduction
General information.................................. 10
Volvo and the environment....................... 12
Important warnings................................... 13
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01 Safety
Occupant 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 controls
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*.......................................... 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*...................................... 80
Personal settings...................................... 82
HomeLink® Wireless Control System*..... 85
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03
03 Climate
General information.................................. 90
Air vents.................................................... 92
Manual climate control.............................. 93
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)*............ 96
Air distribution........................................... 99
04
04 Interior
Front seats.............................................. 102
Interior lighting........................................ 110
Storage compartments........................... 111
Rear seat................................................. 115
Cargo area.............................................. 117
05
05 Locks and alarm
Remote key and key blade..................... 122
Keyless drive*.......................................... 127
Locking and unlocking............................ 131
Alarm*..................................................... 132
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06 Starting and driving
General information................................138
Fuel requirements................................... 142
Ignition switch......................................... 145
Starting the vehicle................................. 146
Starting the vehicle with keyless drive*... 148
Manual transmission, 6-speed*.............. 149
Automatic transmission*......................... 150
Shiftlock override.................................... 152
Brake system.......................................... 153
Stability system....................................... 155
Towing.................................................... 157
Jump starting.......................................... 159
Transporting loads.................................. 160
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)*. . . 161
Park assist*............................................. 165
07
07 Wheels and tires
General information................................170
Tire inflation............................................. 173
Inflation pressure—U.S. models ............ 175
Inflation pressure—Canadian models .... 176
Tire designations..................................... 177
Glossary of tire terminology.................... 179
Vehicle loading........................................ 180
Uniform tire quality gradings................... 181
Snow chains, snow tires, studded tires. . 182
Temporary spare..................................... 183
Wheel nuts.............................................. 184
Changing a wheel................................... 185
Tire Sealing System ............................... 187
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 193
08
08 Car care
Washing and cleaning the car................. 198
Paint touch up......................................... 202
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09 Maintenance and servicing
Volvo maintenance.................................. 206
Maintaining your car............................... 208
Hood.......................................................210
Engine compartment............................... 211
Engine oil................................................ 212
Fluids...................................................... 214
Wiper blades........................................... 216
Battery..................................................... 217
Replacing bulbs...................................... 219
Fuses...................................................... 227
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10 Audio
Audio functions....................................... 236
Radio functions....................................... 241
CD player/CD changer............................ 249
Audio menu............................................. 253
Bluetooth
® hands-free connection......... 254
11
11 Specifications
Label information.................................... 262
Dimensions and weights......................... 264
Fuel, oils, and fluids................................ 267
Engine oil................................................ 269
Engine specifications.............................. 270
Electrical system..................................... 272
Three-way catalytic converter................. 274
Volvo programs....................................... 275
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12 Index
Index.......................................................276