2010 VOLVO C30 key battery

06 Starting and driving
Towing
06
158
WARNING
•Never allow a vehicle to be towed with-
out a driver behind the wheel of the dis-
abled vehicle.
•Never remove the key from the ignition
while the vehicle is moving. The steering
wheel could lock, making it impossible
to steer the vehicle.
•When the engine is not running, steering
resistance and the effort needed to
apply the brakes will be great.
•Never attempt to tow a vehicle with a
dead battery at night.
CAUTION
•Check with state and local authorities
before attempting this type of towing,
as vehicles being towed are subject to
regulations regarding maximum towing
speed, length and type of towing
device, lighting, marker flags, etc.
•Never attempt to push- or tow-start a
vehicle with a dead battery. This would
inject unburned fuel into the three-way
catalytic converter(s), causing over-
heating, backfiring, and damage, see
page 159 for instructions on jump star-
ting the vehicle.
Towing vehicles with front wheel drive
Volvo recommends the use of flat bed equip-
ment for towing vehicles with front wheel drive.
If wheel lift equipment must be used, please
use extreme caution to help avoid damage to
the vehicle.
In this case, the vehicle should be towed with
the rear wheels on the ground if at all possible.
If it is absolutely necessary to tow the vehicle
with the front wheels on the ground, please
refer to the towing information on the previous
page.
•Sling-type equipment applied at the front
will damage radiator and air conditioning
lines.
•It is equally important not to use sling-type
equipment at the rear or apply lifting equip-
ment inside the rear wheels; serious dam-
age to the rear axle may result.
•If the vehicle is being towed on a flat bed
truck, the towing eyelets must not be used
to secure the vehicle on the flat bed. Con-
sult the tow truck operator.
WARNING
•Remember that the power brakes and
power steering will not function when
engine is not running. The braking and
steering systems will function but con-
siderably higher pressure will be
required on the brake pedal and greater
steering effort must be exerted.
•The towing eyelets must not be used for
pulling the vehicle out of a ditch or for
any similar purpose involving severe
strain. Do not use the towing eyelets to
pull the vehicle up onto a flat bed tow
truck.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Battery09

217 Battery maintenance
Driving habits and conditions, climate, the
number of starts, etc., all affect the service life
and function of the battery. In order for your
battery to perform satisfactorily, keep the fol-
lowing in mind:
Check the fluid level in each cell in the battery
every 24 months or every 15,000
1 miles
(24,000 km), whichever is sooner.
•Use a screw driver to open the caps or
cover and a flashlight to inspect the level.
•If necessary, add distilled water. The level
should never be above the indicator.
•The fluid level should be checked if the
battery has been recharged.
•After inspection, be sure the cap over each
battery cell or the cover is securely in
place.
•Check that the battery cables are correctly
connected and properly tightened.
•Never disconnect the battery when the
engine is running, or when the key is in the
ignition. This could damage the vehicle's
electrical system.
•The battery should be disconnected from
the vehicle when a battery charger is used
directly on the battery.
•To help keep the battery in good condition,
the vehicle should be driven for at least 15
minutes a week or connected to a charger
with an automatic charging function.
•If the battery is fully discharged a number
of times, this may shorten its service life.
Keeping the battery fully charged helps
prolong its service life.
•The service life of a battery is affected by
factors such as driving conditions and cli-
mate. Extreme cold may also further
decrease the battery’s starting capacity.
•Because the battery’s starting capacity
decreases with time, it may be necessary
to recharge it if the vehicle is not driven for
an extended period of time or if the vehicle
is usually only driven short distances.
•
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Battery symbols
Wear protection goggles
See owner's manual for
details
Keep away from children
Corrosive
1More frequently in warm climates.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Battery 09
218
No smoking, no open flames,
no sparks
Explosion
Battery replacement
Removing the battery1. Switch off the ignition and remove the key.
2. Wait at least 5 minutes after switching off
the ignition before disconnecting the bat-
tery so that all information in the vehicle's
electrical system can be stored in the con-
trol modules.
3. Remove the cover over the battery.
4. Disconnect the battery negative (ground)
cable.
5. Disconnect the positive cable.
6. Remove the front side of the battery box
with a screwdriver.7. Release the clamp holding the battery.
8. Lift out the battery.
Installing a new battery1. Put the battery in place in the engine com-
partment.
2. Install the battery's retaining clamp.
3. Reinstall the front side of the battery box.
4. Connect the positive cable.
5. Connect the ground cable.
6. Reinstall the cover over the battery.
NOTE
Used batteries should be properly disposed
of at a recycling station or similar facility, or
taken to your Volvo retailer.
WARNING
•Never expose the battery to open flame
or electric spark.
•Do not smoke near the battery.
•Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid. Do
not allow battery fluid to contact eyes,
skin, fabrics or painted surfaces. If con-
tact occurs, flush the affected area
immediately with water. Obtain medical
help immediately if eyes are affected.

10 Audio
Audio functions
10
238
The text LOADING will be displayed while the
system loads the files (folder structure) on the
device. This may take a short time.
When information about the files (the folder
structure) on the device has been loaded, the
resulting list includes information on the artist,
genre and song title.
To navigate in the folder structure, press
ENTER and scroll up and down the folders
using the arrow buttons (on the audio system
control panel or on the steering wheel keypad).
Press the right arrow button to select a folder.
Press the left arrow button to go up a level in
the folder structure. Press ENTER to go down
a level in the folder structure.
Tracks can be selected in two ways:

Turn the Tuning knob (no. 4 in the illustra-
tion on page 241) clockwise or counter-
clockwise.

Use the right or left arrow keys on the nav-
igation control (no. 5 in the illustration on
page 241) to select the desired track. The
arrow keys on the steering wheel keypad
can also be used in the same way.NOTE
The system supports playback of files in the
most common versions of formats such as
mp3, wma, and wav. However, there may be
versions of these formats that the system
does not support.
The system also supports a number of
iPodŸ models produced in 2005 or later.
iPodŸ Shuffle is not supported.
USB flash driveTo simplify the use of a USB flash drive, it is
advisable to only store music files on the drive.
It will take considerably longer for the system
to index the files on the drive if it contains any-
thing other than compatible music files.
NOTE
The system supports removable media that
uses the USB 2.0 standard and the FAT32
file system and can index up to 500 folders
and a maximum of 64,000 files. The device
must have at least 256 Mb of memory.
MP3 playerMany MP3 players have a file indexing system
that is not supported by the vehicle's audio
system. In order to use an MP3 player, the sys-
tem must be set to USB Removable device/
Mass Storage Device.
iPodŸ
An iPodŸ receives current and its battery is
charged through the connecting cord. How-
ever, if the iPod's battery is completely
drained, it should be recharged before the
iPodŸ is connected to the audio system.
NOTE
When an iPodŸ is used as a sound source,
the vehicle's audio system has a menu
structure similar to the one in the iPodŸ. See
the iPod's manual for detailed information.
For further information, refer to the accessory
manual USB/iPodŸ Music Interface.
Sound settings
Optimal sound reproductionThe audio system is calibrated for optimal
sound reproduction through the use of digital
signal processing. This calibration takes into
account the speakers, amplifier, cabin acous-
tics, the seating position of the listener, etc., for
each combination of vehicle and audio system.
There is also dynamic calibration that takes
into account the setting of the volume control,
radio reception, and the vehicle's speed. The
sound settings described in this manual, such
as
BASS, TREBLE, and EQUALIZER are only

11 Specifications
Electrical system
11
272
General information
12-volt system with voltage controlled gener-
ator. Single wire system in which the chassis
and engine block are used as conductors,
grounded on the chassis.
Battery
Voltage12 V12 V
Cold start capacity
(CCA)600 AA700 AB
Reserve capacity
(RC)120 min135 min
Capacity (Ah)7080
AModels equipped with the High Performance audio system.BModels equipped with the Premium Sound audio system,
the Volvo Navigation System and/or keyless drive.
If the battery must be replaced, replace it with
one with the same cold start capacity and
reserve capacity as the original (see the decal
on the battery).
WARNING
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
Battery posts, terminals, and related acces-
sories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Bulbs used in the car
BulbOutputType
Low beam headlight55WH7
High beam headlight55WH9
Extra high beam (models with Dual Xenon headlights only)55WH7

12 Index
12
276
1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets.......................................... 62
A
A/C (air conditioning)................................. 90
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 153
Airbags
front...................................................... 22
inflatable curtain................................... 30
side impact........................................... 29
Airbag system............................................ 22
Air conditioning.......................................... 90
Air distribution table................................... 99
Air vents..................................................... 92
Alarm system........................................... 132
turning off sensors.............................. 133
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 153
Approach lighting...................................... 83
Audio files................................................ 250
Audio system
audio functions................................... 236
automatic sound control..................... 239AUX port............................................. 236
CD changer......................................... 249
CD player/changer.............................. 249
compact disc care.............................. 251
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II............... 239
equalizer............................................. 239
HD digital radio................................... 243
menu settings..................................... 253
radio functions.................................... 241
selecting a sound source.................... 236
Sirius satellite radio............................245
sound settings.................................... 238
steering wheel keypad........................ 237
storing radio stations.......................... 241
USB/iPodŸ connector........................ 237
Auto-dim rearview mirror........................... 77
Autolock..................................................... 82
Automatic locking retractor....................... 36
Automatic sound control.........................239
Automatic transmission........................... 150
kickdown............................................ 151
oil........................................................ 267
shiftlock override................................ 152
Automatic transmission - Geartronic....... 151
AUX port.................................................. 236
Axle weight......................................180, 265
B
Backrest, rear seat, folding...................... 115
Bass......................................................... 238
Battery
maintenance....................................... 217
remote key, replacing......................... 123
specifications...................................... 272
warning symbols................................. 217
Battery – replacing................................... 218
Black Box (Vehicle Event Data)............... 206
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 161
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 254
Booster cushion
accessory............................................. 43
Brake fluid........................................ 215, 267
Brake lights................................................ 63
Brake system
anti-lock brakes (ABS)........................ 153
emergency brake assistance.............. 154
fluid..................................................... 215
general information............................. 153
Bulbs
headlights........................................... 219
list of................................................... 272

12 Index
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280
Mirrors....................................................... 77
Model plate.............................................. 263
Moonroof................................................... 80
Motor oil........................................... 212, 269
checking............................................. 212
N
Net in cargo area..................................... 119
O
Occupant safety........................................ 16
Occupant weight sensor............................ 26
Octane recommendations.......................142
Oil............................................................. 212
changing............................................. 212
checking............................................. 212
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 275
Opening the hood.................................... 210
Owner maintenance................................. 208
P
Panel lighting, instrument.......................... 64
Park assist............................................... 165
Parking brake............................................. 75
Parking lights............................................. 63
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 26
Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 208
Permissible axle weight........................... 180
Personal settings....................................... 82
Power door mirrors.................................... 78
Power front seat...................................... 106
memory function................................. 107
Power moonroof........................................ 80
Power steering fluid................................. 215
Power windows......................................... 76
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 19
R
Radio
Sirius satellite radio............................245
Radio functions........................................ 241
HD digital radio................................... 243Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 72
Rear fog light............................................. 64
Rear park assist....................................... 165
Rear seat backrests, folding down.......... 115
Rearview mirror.......................................... 77
auto-dim function................................. 77
Rearview mirror with compass.................. 77
Recalls, child restraints.............................. 46
Refrigerant (A/C system).................... 90, 267
Refueling.................................................. 144
fuel tank volume.................................267
Registering child restraints........................ 46
Remote key.............................................. 122
battery replacement............................ 123
functions............................................. 122
key blade............................................ 124
Replacing fuses....................................... 227
Reporting safety defects
Canada................................................. 17
USA....................................................... 16
Roof loads............................................... 160