2010 VOLVO C30 transmission fluid

Introduction
General information
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About this manual
•Before you operate your vehicle for the first
time, please familiarize yourself with the
new-engine oil consumption information,
see page 212. You should also be familiar
with the information found in the chapters
"Instruments and controls", and "Starting
and driving".
•Information contained in the balance of the
manual is extremely useful and should be
read after operating the vehicle for the first
time.
•The manual is structured so that it can be
used for reference. For this reason, it
should be kept in the vehicle for ready
access.
Options and accessoriesOptional or accessory equipment described in
this manual is indicated by an asterisk.
Optional or accessory equipment may not be
available in all countries or markets. Please
note that some vehicles may be equipped dif-
ferently, depending on special legal require-
ments.
Optional or accessory equipment may not be
available in all countries or markets. Please
note that some vehicles may be equipped dif-
ferently, depending on special legal require-
ments.Contact your Volvo retailer for additional infor-
mation.
NOTE
•All information, illustrations and specifi-
cations contained in this manual are
based on the latest product information
available at the time of publication.
•Volvo reserves the right to make model
changes at any time, or to change spec-
ifications or design without notice and
without incurring obligation.
•Do not export your Volvo to another
country before investigating that coun-
try's applicable safety and emission
control requirements. In some cases it
may be difficult or impossible to comply
with these requirements. Modifications
to the emission control system(s) may
render your Volvo not certifiable for
legal operation in the U.S., Canada and
other countries.
WARNING
If your vehicle is involved in an accident,
unseen damage may affect its driveability
and safety.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA proposition 65
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components contain or
emit chemicals known to the state of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer, and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. In addition, certain
fluids contained in vehicles and certain
products of component wear contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of Cali-
fornia to cause cancer, and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
WARNING
Certain components of this vehicle such as
air bag modules, seat belt pretensioners,
adaptive steering columns, and button cell
batteries may contain Perchlorate material.
Special handling may apply for service or
vehicle end of life disposal.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.
Shiftlock (automatic transmission)When your car is parked, the gear selector is
locked in the Park (P) position. To release the
selector from this position, turn the ignition key
to position II (or start the engine), depress the
brake pedal, press the button on the front side
of the gear selector and move the selector from
Park (P).

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more frequently and spray an anti-rust oil
on the battery posts.
•Volvo recommends the use of snow tires
on all four wheels for winter driving – see
the chapter "Wheels and tires."
•To prevent the washer fluid reservoir from
freezing, add washer solvents containing
antifreeze (see page 211 for the location of
the washer fluid reservoir). This is impor-
tant since dirt is often splashed on the
windshield during winter driving, requiring
the frequent use of the washers and wip-
ers. Volvo Washer Solvent should be dilu-
ted as follows: Down to 14 °F (–10 °C):
1 part washer solvent and 4 parts water
Down to 5 °F (–15 °C): 1 part washer sol-
vent and 3 parts water Down to 0 °F
(–18 °C): 1 part washer solvent and 2 parts
water Down to –18 °F (–28 °C): 1 part
washer solvent and 1 part water.
•Use Volvo Teflon Lock Spray in the locks.
NOTE
Avoid using de-icing sprays as they can
cause damage to the locks.
Conserving electrical current
Keep the following in mind to help minimize
battery drain:
•When the engine is not running, avoid turn-
ing the ignition key to position II. Many
electrical systems (the audio system, the
optional navigation system, power win-
dows, etc) will function with the ignition key
in position I. This position reduces drain on
the battery.
•Please keep in mind that using systems,
accessories, etc that consume a great deal
of current when the engine is not running
could result in the battery being completely
drained.
•The optional 12 volt socket in the cargo
area (certain models only) provides electri-
cal current even with the ignition switched
off, which drains the battery.
NOTE
•If the ignition is switched on, a warning
message will be displayed in the text
window in the instrument panel when
the battery charge is low.
•An energy conserving function
designed into the vehicle's electrical
system will switch off certain functions
or reduce the load on the battery by,
e.g., reducing the audio system's vol-
ume.
Before a long distance trip
It is always worthwhile to have your vehicle
checked at a trained and qualified Volvo serv-
ice technician before driving long distances.
Your trained and qualified Volvo service tech-
nician will also be able to supply you with
bulbs, fuses, spark plugs and wiper blades for
your use in the event that problems occur.
As a minimum, the following items should be
checked before any long trip:
•Check that engine runs smoothly and that
fuel consumption is normal.
•Check for fuel, oil, and fluid leakage
•Have the transmission oil level checked2.
•Check condition of drive belts.
2To prevent injury from contact with hot surfaces, do not inspect your vehicle's transmission fluid yourself. Have your vehicle's transmission fluid level inspected by a qualified Volvo service technician.

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Starting 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
152.
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 throttle
pedal, 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
•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.
•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.
•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.

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WARNING
Volvo's floor mats are specially manufac-
tured for your car. They must be firmly
secured in the clips on the floor so that they
cannot slide and become trapped under the
pedals on the driver's side.
•Always place the gear selector in Park
(P) (manual transmission: first or reverse
gear) and apply the parking brake
before leaving the vehicle.and apply the
parking brake before leaving the vehi-
cle. Never leave the vehicle unattended
with the engine running.
•Always open garage doors fully before
starting the engine inside a garage to
ensure adequate ventilation. The
exhaust gases contain carbon monox-
ide, which is invisible and odorless but
very poisonous.
CAUTION
Automatic transmission: The engine
should be idling when you move the gear
selector. Never accelerate until after you
feel the transmission engage! Accelerating
immediately after selecting a gear will cause
harsh engagement and premature trans-
mission wear. Selecting P or N when idling
at a standstill for prolonged periods of time
will help prevent overheating of the auto-
matic transmission fluid.

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)

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Fuel, oils, and fluids
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NOTE
The transmission oil does not normally need
to be changed during the service life of the
vehicle. However, it may be necessary to
replace the oil if the vehicle is often driven
in areas of sustained temperature extremes
(hot or cold), when towing a trailer over long
distances, for prolonged driving in moun-
tainous areas, or if the vehicle is often driven
short distances in temperatures under 40 °F
(5 °C).

12 Index
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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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282
tread wear indicator............................ 172
uniform tire quality grading................. 181
winter driving...................................... 182
Tire sealing system.................................. 187
Top tether anchors (child restraint sys-
tems).......................................................... 45
Towing the vehicle................................... 157
Transmission
Geartronic........................................... 151
manual................................................149
shiftlock override................................ 152
Tread wear indicator................................ 172
Treble....................................................... 238
Trip computer............................................ 67
Trips, long distance................................. 140
Turn signals............................................... 65
indicator lights...................................... 53
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading...................181
V
Vehicle dimensions.................................. 264
Vehicle Event Data................................... 206
Vehicle loading........................................ 180
roof loads............................................ 160
Vehicle maintenance
performed by the owner.....................208
Vehicle towing.........................................157
Vehicle weights........................................ 265
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)......... 263
Volvo Inflatable Curtain.............................. 30
Volvo On Call Roadside Assistance........ 275
W
Warning flashers, hazard........................... 74
Warning symbol......................................... 55
Warranties................................................ 206
Washer fluid..................................... 214, 267
Washer fluid reservoir......................211, 214
Water, driving through............................. 139
Weights.................................................... 265Wheel nuts............................................... 184
Wheels.....................................................170
changing............................................. 185
storing................................................. 171
Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS)....... 32
Windows
power.................................................... 76
Windshield washer fluid reservoir............211
Windshield wiper blades.......................... 216
Windshield wipers...................................... 71
rains sensor.......................................... 72
Winter tires............................................... 182
Wiper blades
replacing liftgate wiper....................... 216
replacing windshield wipers............... 216