2010 VOLVO C30 brake

09 Maintenance and servicing
Engine compartment09
211
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Cooling system expansion tank
Power steering fluid reservoir (concealed
behind the headlight)
Dipstick – engine oil
Radiator
Cooling fan
Washer fluid reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
Brake/clutch fluid reservoir
Battery
Relay/fuse box
Air cleaner
WARNING
The cooling fan may start or continue to
operate (for up to 6 minutes) after the engine
has been switched off.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Fluids09
215
WARNING
Never remove the radiator cap while the
engine is warm. Wait until the vehicle cools.
If it is necessary to top off the coolant when
the engine is warm, unscrew the expansion
tank cap slowly so that the overpressure
dissipates.
Brake fluid
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Brake fluid reservoir
The brake fluid should always be between the
MIN and MAX marks on the side of the reser-
voir. Check, without removing the cap, that
there is sufficient fluid in the reservoir.
Fluid type: DOT 4+ boiling point >536 °F(280 °C), P/N 9437433
Replace: The fluid should be replaced accord-
ing to the intervals specified in the Warranty
and Service Records Information booklet.
When driving under extremely hard conditions
(mountain driving, etc), it may be necessary to
replace the fluid more often. Consult your
Volvo retailer. Always entrust brake fluid
changing to a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician.
WARNING
•If the fluid level is below the MIN mark
in the reservoir or if a brake-related
message is shown in the information
display: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the car
towed to a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician and have the brake
system inspected.
•Dot 4+ should never be mixed with any
other type of brake fluid.
Power steering fluid
The fluid level is checked at each service inter-
val.
Fluid type: Volvo power steering fluid or equiv-
alent.
Replace: No fluid change required.
WARNING
If a problem should occur in the power
steering system or if the vehicle has no elec-
trical current and must be towed, it is still
possible to steer the vehicle. However, keep
in mind that greater effort will be required to
turn the steering wheel.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Replacing bulbs09

219 Introduction
Before replacing bulbs in your vehicle, please
keep the following points in mind:
NOTE
Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fin-
gers. Grease and oils from your fingers
vaporize in the heat and will leave a deposit
on the reflector, which will damage it.
The optional Dual Xenon headlight bulbs
contain trace amounts of mercury. These
bulbs should always be disposed of by a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian.
Certain bulbs should only be replaced by a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian:
•Courtesylighting
•Reading lights
•Glove compartment lights
•Turn signals and courtesy lights in the
side door mirrors
•High-mounted brake lights
•Dual Xenon headlights, Brake lights
Removing the headlight housing
WARNING
•The engine should not be running when
changing bulbs.
•When changing in the headlight hous-
ing, if the engine has been running just
prior to replacing bulbs, please be
aware that components in the engine
compartment will be hot.
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The entire headlight housing must be lifted out
when replacing the high/low beam, parkinglight, turn signal, and side marker bulbs. To lift
out the housing:
1. Remove the key from the ignition and turn
the headlight switch to position
.
2. Open the hood.
3. Pull up the headlight housing's retaining
pin.
4. Pull out the headlight housing.
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5. Disconnect the wiring connector by press-
ing down the clip with your thumb while at
the same time pulling the connector with
your other hand.

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Replacing bulbs09

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8. Secure the fog light housing with the
screws and press the panel back into
place.
Removing the taillight bulb holder
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All bulbs in the taillight cluster can be replaced
from the cargo area. To access the bulb hold-
ers:
1. Switch off all lights and turn the key to
position 0.
2. Remove the covers (A or B) in the left/right
panels to access the bulb holders.3. Disconnect the wiring connector from the
affected bulb holder.
4. Press the catches together and pull out the
bulb holder.
5. Replace the defective bulb.
6. Press the wiring connector back into posi-
tion.
7. Press the bulb holder into place and rein-
stall the cover.
Location of taillight bulbs
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Location of taillight bulbs
Brake light (LED)1
Taillight/parking light/fog light (driver’s
side only)
Taillight/parking light
Turn signal
Back-up light
Taillight/parking light
NOTE
If the message indicating a burned out bulb
remains in the information display after the
bulb has been replaced, consult a trained
and qualified Volvo service technician.
High-level brake lightThese bulbs should only be replaced by a
trained and qualified Volvo service technician.
1The wiring to the LED brake lights is permanently connected to the bulb holder. It should not be removed.

09 Maintenance and servicing
Fuses 09
232* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Fuses in the passenger compartment
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-Fuse 37-42, not in use-
43.Audio system, Blue-
tooth,Volvo Navigation sys-
tem*15A
44.Supplemental Restrain Sys-
tem (SRS), engine control
module10A
45.12-volt socket in rear seat15A
46.Lighting – glove compart-
ment, instrument panel, and
footwells5A
47.Interior lighting5A
48.Rear liftgate wiper/washer15A
49.Supplemental Restrain Sys-
tem (SRS), Occupant
Weight Sensor (OWS)10A
50.Not in use
51.Fuel filter relay10A
52.Transmission control mod-
ule (TCM), ABS5A
53.Power steering10A
54.Park assist*, Dual Xenon
headlights*10A
55.Not in use
56.Volvo Navigation System
remote key module, alarm
siren control module10A
57.On-board diagnostic
socket, brake light switch15A
58.Right high beam, auxiliary
lights relay7.5A
59.Left high beam7.5A

11 Specifications
Fuel, oils, and fluids
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267 Specifications and capacities
CategorySpecificationCapacity
Fuel tankOctane rating: unleaded gasoline, minimum
octane requirement AKI 87, recommended rat-
ing AKI 91 or above.15.9 US gallons (60 liters)
Models with engine code 39 have a fuel tank capacity
of 14 US gallons (53 liters). This code is the 6th and
7th digits from the left in your vehicle's VIN number.
see page 262 for the location of the VIN plate.
Engine oil (with filter replacement)See page 269 for information on engine oil
specifications.6.1 US quarts (5.8 liters)
Automatic transmission oilJWS 33098.14 US quarts (7.7 liters)
Manual transmission oilBOT 350 M35-speed: 2.2 US quarts (2.1 liters)
6-speed: 2.0 US quarts (1.9 liters) – turbo models
CoolantVolvo original coolant/antifreeze (50/50 mix-
ture of water and anti-freeze)10.5 US quarts (10 liters) – models with automatic
transmission
10 US quarts (9.5 liters) – models with manual trans-
mission
Brake fluidDOT 4+ boiling point >536 °F (280 °C), P/N
94374330.63 US quarts (0.6 liters)
Power steering fluidWSS M2C204-A or equivalent1.3 US quarts (1.2 liters) – system and reservoir com-
bined
Washer fluid reservoirUse washer fluid solvent in cold weather con-
ditions.6.8 US quarts (6.5 liters)
Air conditioning systemRefrigerant – R134a1.2 lbs. (530 grams)

11 Specifications
Electrical system
11
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.273
BulbOutputType
Brake light, back-up light, rear fog light21WP21W
Turn signal, front/rear21WPY21W
Turn signal, front/rear (applies to models with halogen headlights)24WP21/5W
Rear parking light, side marker light5WP21/W5
Footwell lighting, cargo compartment light, license plate lighting5WC5W
Vanity mirror1.2WFestoon
Front parking light, side turn signal5WW5W
Front fog light*55WH11
Glove compartment light3WFestoon
NOTE
For information regarding any other bulbs
not mentioned in this section, please con-
tact your Volvo retailer or a trained and
authorized Volvo service technician.

12 Index
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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