2011 VOLVO C30 check engine

09 Maintenance and servicing
Fluids09

219 Washer fluid
Washer fluid reservoir
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the
engine compartment and holds approximately
4.2 US qts (4 liters). During cold weather, the
reservoir should be filled with windshield
washer solvent containing antifreeze.
Coolant
Coolant reservoir
Normally, the coolant does not need to be
changed. If the system must be drained, con-
sult a trained and qualified Volvo service tech-
nician.
CAUTION
•If necessary, top up the cooling system
with Volvo Genuine Coolant/Antifreeze
only (a 50/50 mix of water and anti-
freeze).
•Different types of antifreeze/coolant
may not be mixed.
•If the cooling system is drained, it
should be flushed with clean water or
premixed anti-freeze before it is refilled
with the correct mixture of water/anti-
freeze.
•The cooling system must always be
kept filled to the correct level, and the
level must be between the MIN and
MAX marks. If it is not kept filled, there
can be high local temperatures in the
engine which could result in damage.
Check coolant regularly!
•Do not top up with water only. This
reduces the rust-protective and anti-
freeze qualities of the coolant and has a
lower boiling point. It can also cause
damage to the cooling system if it
should freeze.
•Do not use chlorinated tap water in the
vehicle's cooling system.

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Fluids 09
220
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
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
Battery 09
222
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.

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284
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD)........................................................ 156
Electronic Climate Control......................... 93
air distribution table............................ 101
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)............... 98
Emergency brake..................................... 158
Emergency locking retractor...................... 39
Emergency starting.................................. 164
Emergency towing................................... 161
Emission inspection readiness................ 213
Engine
specifications...................................... 273
starting................................................ 148
starting with keyless drive.................. 150
Engine compartment overview................216
Engine oil................................................. 217
changing............................................. 217
checking............................................. 217
specifications...................................... 272
volumes.............................................. 270
Environment............................................... 14
Equalizer, audio system........................... 244
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 118F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 212
Flat tires
changing..................................... 189, 197
repairing with tire sealing system....... 191
Fluids and oils.......................................... 270
FM1/FM2 menu....................................... 246
Fog lights
front...................................................... 65
rear........................................................ 65
Front airbags.............................................. 24
disconnecting passenger’s side airbag 28
Front fog lights........................................... 65
Front seats............................................... 104
accessing the rear seat...................... 104
adjusting the head restraints.............. 110
manually operated.............................. 104
power.................................................. 108
Fuel filler door
unlocking.............................................. 66
Fuel gauge................................................. 54
Fuel requirements.................................... 144
Fuel tank volume.....................................270
Fuses, replacing......................................231
G
Gasoline requirements............................. 144
Geartronic................................................ 153
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 183
Glove compartment................................. 114
locking................................................ 133
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)............184, 269
H
Hand brake (parking brake)..................... 158
Hazard warning flashers............................ 76
HD digital radio........................................ 248
Headlights.................................................. 64
Active Bending Lights........................... 64
changing bulbs................................... 224
high and low beams............................. 67
high beam flash.................................... 67
Headlight washers..................................... 73
Head restraints, rear seat........................116
High beam flash......................................... 67
High beams................................................ 67
Hoisting the vehicle.................................213

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285
Home safe lighting............................... 67, 84
Hood, opening......................................... 215
I
Ignition switch.......................................... 147
Immobilizer.............................................. 148
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)...................... 124
Important information................................ 10
Indicator and warning symbols............ 54, 56
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 33
Inflation pressure..................................... 177
Inflation pressure, checking..................... 177
Inflation pressure table
Canadian models................................ 180
US models.......................................... 179
Information and warning symbols, table
of.............................................................. 278
Information display..............................54, 61
messages in.......................................... 61
Information symbol.................................... 56
Inspection, preparing for......................... 213
Inspection readiness................................ 213Instrument overview.................................. 52
Instrument panel.................................. 52, 54
Instrument panel lighting........................... 65
Interior lighting......................................... 112
iPodŸ connector (audio system)............. 242
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 47
J
Jack
location of........................................... 189
Jump starting........................................... 164
K
Key (ignition switch) positions................. 147
Key blade.........................................126, 130
Keyless drive
location of antennas (pacemaker warn-
ing)...................................................... 131
locking and unlocking the vehicle...... 129
power seat memory............................ 130
starting the engine.............................. 150
Keylock.................................................... 148Kickdown.................................................153
L
Label information..................................... 266
LATCH (ISOFIX) anchors........................... 47
Liftgate wiper........................................... 221
Liftgate wiper/washer................................ 74
Lighting panel............................................ 64
Load anchoring eyelets...........................118
Loading the vehicle
roof loads............................................ 165
Locking
from the inside.................................... 133
glove compartment............................. 133
Locking the vehicle.................................. 129
Long distance trips.................................. 142
Lug nuts (wheel nuts)............................... 188

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287
Replacing fuses....................................... 231
Reporting safety defects
Canada................................................. 19
USA....................................................... 18
Roof loads............................................... 165
S
Safety, occupant........................................ 18
Safety defects, reporting
Canada................................................. 19
USA....................................................... 18
Seat belt
reminder................................................ 22
Seat belts................................................... 20
Automatic locking retractor/Emergency
locking retractor.................................... 39
buckling................................................ 20
guides...................................................21
maintenance......................................... 22
pretensioners........................................ 20
unbuckling............................................ 20
use during pregnancy........................... 21
Seats, front.............................................. 104Shiftlock
override............................................... 154
Side door mirrors....................................... 79
Side impact airbags................................... 31
Side impact protection (SIPS) airbags....... 31
Sirius satellite radio.................................. 250
Snow chains............................................ 186
Snow tires................................................ 186
Sound control, automatic........................245
Sound settings, audio system................. 244
Spare tire.........................................187, 189
Stability system....................................... 159
Dynamic Stability Traction Control
(DSTC)................................................ 159
Starting the engine..................................148
with keyless drive...............................150
Start inhibitor (immobilizer)..............124, 148
STC, stability system............................... 159
Steering wheel
adjusting............................................... 76
keypad................................................ 242
Storage compartments............................ 113
Studded tires........................................... 186
Sunroof (moonroof).................................... 81Supplemental restraint system.................. 23
Symbols, overview................................... 278
T
Tachometer................................................ 54
Tailgate wipers......................................... 221
Temporary spare tire.......................187, 189
Three-way catalytic converter................. 277
Tire inflation............................................. 177
Tire inflation pressure
Canadian models................................ 180
US models.......................................... 179
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) 199
Tires.........................................................174
age...................................................... 174
changing..................................... 189, 197
changing from summer to winter........ 175
designations....................................... 181
glossary of terms................................ 183
improving economy............................ 174
inflation............................................... 177
inflation pressure, checking................ 177
inflation pressure table, Canadian mod-
els....................................................... 180