2012 VOLVO C30 light

10 Audio
CD player
10
262
•Never attempt to play a damaged CD.
•When not in use, the discs should be
stored in their covers. Avoid storing discs
in excessive heat, direct sunlight or in
dusty locations.

11 Specifications
Overview of information and warning symbols
11
284* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Introduction
The symbols in the vehicle's various displays
are divided into three main categories:
•Warning symbols
•Indicator symbols
•Information symbols
The following tables list the most common
symbols, their Description and the pages in this
manual that provide more detailed information.
Warning symbol
The red warning symbol lights up to indi-
cate a problem related to safety and/or driva-
bility. A message will also appear in the main
instruments panel's display.
Information symbol
The yellow information symbol lights up
and a text message is displayed to provide the
driver with necessary information about one of
the vehicle's systems.
Symbols in the main instrument panel
Indicator and warning symbols
SymbolDescriptionPage
Warning56
Information56
Malfunction indi-
cator light58
Fault in the ABS
system58
Rear fog light58
Stability system
DSTC*163
SymbolDescriptionPage
Fuel level warning
light58
Trailer turn signal
indicator59
Parking brake
applied59
SRS airbag sys-
tem59
Oil pressure warn-
ing light59
Seat belt reminder59

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Overview of information and warning symbols
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.285
SymbolDescriptionPage
Generator warn-
ing light59
Brake failure
warning light59
High beam indica-
tor54
Left turn signal54
Right turn signal54
Other information symbols
SymbolDescriptionPage
Rain sensor*74
Cruise control*71
Information symbols in the center
console display
SymbolDescriptionPage
G021216
Surround sound
(Premium Sound
only)250
HD radio254
Audio files260
CD folder260
Bluetooth-con-
nected cell phone264
BluetoothTM
hands-free
264
Information symbols in the ceiling
console
SymbolDescriptionPage
Seat belt reminder59
Occupant weight
sensor28

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1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt sockets.......................................... 63
A
A/C (air conditioning)................................. 92
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 159
Accessory installation warning.................. 15
Adaptive brake lights............................... 158
Airbags
front...................................................... 24
inflatable curtain................................... 33
side impact........................................... 31
Airbag system............................................ 24
Air conditioning.......................................... 92
Air distribution table................................. 102
Air vents..................................................... 94
Alarm system........................................... 137
turning off sensors.............................. 138
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 159
Approach lighting...................................... 84
Audio files................................................ 260Audio system
audio functions................................... 247
automatic sound control..................... 251
AUX port............................................. 248
Bluetooth streaming audio................. 249
compact disc care.............................. 261
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II............... 250
equalizer............................................. 251
HD digital radio................................... 254
menu settings..................................... 263
radio functions.................................... 252
selecting a sound source.................... 247
Sirius satellite radio............................256
sound settings.................................... 250
steering wheel keypad........................ 247
storing radio stations.......................... 252
USB/iPodŸ connector........................ 248
Auto-dim rearview mirror........................... 78
Autolock..................................................... 83
Automatic locking retractor....................... 39
Automatic sound control.........................251
Automatic transmission........................... 155
kickdown............................................ 156
oil........................................................ 277
shiftlock override................................ 157
Automatic transmission - Geartronic....... 156AUX port.................................................. 248
Axle weight......................................187, 275
B
Backrest, rear seat, folding...................... 118
Bass......................................................... 250
Battery
maintenance....................................... 226
remote key, replacing......................... 128
specifications...................................... 282
warning symbols................................. 226
Battery – replacing................................... 227
Black box................................................... 13
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 169
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 264
Booster cushion
accessory............................................. 46
Brake fluid........................................ 224, 277
Brake lights........................................ 66, 158
Brake system
anti-lock brakes (ABS)........................ 159
Brake pad inspection.......................... 158
emergency brake assistance.............. 160

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fluid..................................................... 224
general information............................. 158
Bulbs
headlights........................................... 228
list of................................................... 234
Bulbs, replacing....................................... 228
C
Capacities, fluids..................................... 277
Capacity weight............................... 187, 275
Cargo area
steel grid............................................. 121
Cargo area cover.............................121, 122
Cargo area net......................................... 123
Catalytic converter, three-way................. 283
CD player................................................. 260
Cell phone, hands-free connection......... 264
Central locking system - remote key....... 126
Chains...................................................... 189
Changing a wheel.................................... 200
Child restraints
recalls and registration......................... 39Child restraint systems.............................. 40
booster cushions.................................. 46
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors........................ 47
top tether anchors................................ 48
Child safety................................................ 38
booster cushions.................................. 46
child restraint systems.......................... 40
Climate system
air distribution..................................... 102
air vents................................................ 94
Electronic Climate Control.................... 98
Interior Air Quality System.................... 99
manual climate control......................... 95
passenger compartment filter.............. 92
recirculation.......................................... 99
refrigerant.....................................92, 277
Climate system, general information......... 92
Clock
setting................................................... 83
Cold weather precautions........................ 143
Compact disc care..................................261
Compass in rearview mirror....................... 78
Conserving electrical current................... 144
Coolant.................................................... 277
changing............................................. 223
checking level of................................. 223Courtesy lighting...................................... 114
Crash mode............................................... 37
Cruise control............................................ 71
Cup holders.....................................115, 117
Curb weight.....................................187, 275
D
Daytime running lights.........................64, 65
Detachable key blade.............................. 128
Dimensions.............................................. 274
Disconnecting the front passenger’s air-
bag............................................................. 28
Display.......................................................61
Dolby Pro Logic II (DPL II)........................ 250
Door mirrors............................................... 79
Driver distraction warning.......................... 15
Driving economically................................ 142
Driving through water..............................143
DSTC, stability system............................ 162

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E
Economical driving.................................. 142
Electrical current – conserving................ 144
Electrically operated moonroof.................. 81
Electrical system...................................... 282
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD)........................................................ 159
Electronic Climate Control......................... 93
air distribution table............................ 102
Electronic Climate Control (ECC)............... 98
Emergency brake..................................... 161
Emergency locking retractor...................... 39
Emergency starting.................................. 167
Emergency towing................................... 164
Emission inspection readiness................ 217
Engine
specifications...................................... 280
starting................................................ 150
starting with keyless drive.................. 152
Engine compartment overview................220
Engine oil................................................. 221
changing............................................. 221
checking............................................. 221specifications...................................... 279
volumes.............................................. 277
Environment............................................... 14
Equalizer, audio system........................... 251
Eyelets for anchoring loads..................... 121
F
Federal Clean Air Act............................... 216
Flat tires
changing..................................... 197, 200
repairing with tire sealing system....... 190
Floor mats
cleaning.............................................. 211
placing correctly.........................150, 152
Fluids and oils.......................................... 277
FM1/FM2 menu....................................... 252
Fog lights
front...................................................... 66
rear........................................................ 66
Front airbags.............................................. 24
disconnecting passenger’s side airbag 28
Front fog lights........................................... 66Front seats............................................... 106
accessing the rear seat...................... 106
adjusting the head restraints.............. 112
manually operated.............................. 106
power.................................................. 110
Fuel filler door
unlocking.............................................. 66
Fuel gauge................................................. 54
Fuel requirements.................................... 146
Fuel tank volume.....................................277
Fuses, replacing......................................236
G
Garage door opener
HomeLink® Wireless Control System. . . 86
Gasoline requirements............................. 146
Geartronic................................................ 156
Glossary of tire terminology..................... 186
Glove compartment................................. 116
locking................................................ 136
Gross vehicle weight (GVW)............187, 275

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H
Hand brake (parking brake)..................... 161
Hazard warning flashers............................ 76
HD digital radio........................................ 254
Headlights.................................................. 64
Active Bending Lights........................... 64
changing bulbs................................... 228
high and low beams............................. 67
high beam flash.................................... 67
Headlight washers..................................... 73
Head restraints, rear seat........................118
High beam flash......................................... 67
High beams................................................ 67
Hoisting the vehicle.................................217
HomeLink
® Wireless Control System........ 86
Home safe lighting............................... 67, 84
Hood, opening......................................... 219
I
Ignition switch.......................................... 149
Immobilizer.............................................. 150
Immobilizer (start inhibitor)...................... 126Important information................................ 10
Indicator and warning symbols............ 54, 56
Inflatable Curtain........................................ 33
Inflation pressure..................................... 181
Inflation pressure, checking..................... 181
Inflation pressure table............................183
Information and warning symbols, table
of.............................................................. 284
Information display..............................54, 61
messages in.......................................... 61
Information symbol.................................... 56
Inspection, preparing for......................... 217
Inspection readiness................................ 217
Instrument overview.................................. 52
Instrument panel.................................. 52, 54
Instrument panel lighting........................... 66
Interior Air Quality System......................... 99
Interior lighting......................................... 114
iPodŸ connector (audio system)............. 248
ISOFIX/LATCH anchors............................. 47
J
Jack
location of........................................... 197
Jump starting........................................... 167
K
Key (ignition switch) positions................. 149
Key blade.........................................128, 132
Keyless drive
location of antennas (pacemaker warn-
ing)...................................................... 133
locking and unlocking the vehicle...... 131
power seat memory............................ 132
starting the engine.............................. 152
Keylock.............................................. 13, 150
Kickdown.................................................156
L
Label information..................................... 272
LATCH (ISOFIX) anchors........................... 47
Liftgate wiper........................................... 225

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Liftgate wiper/washer................................ 74
Lighting panel...................................... 64, 65
Load anchoring eyelets...........................121
Loading the vehicle
roof loads............................................ 168
Locking
from the inside.................................... 135
glove compartment............................. 136
Locking the vehicle.................................. 131
Long distance trips.................................. 144
Lug nuts (wheel nuts)............................... 199
M
Maintenance............................................ 216
hoisting the vehicle............................. 217
performed by the owner.....................217
Manual climate control.............................. 95
Manual transmission................................ 154
Mirrors....................................................... 78
Model plate.............................................. 273
Moonroof................................................... 81
Motor oil........................................... 221, 279
checking............................................. 221
N
Net in cargo area..................................... 123
O
Occupant safety........................................ 18
Occupant weight sensor............................ 28
Octane recommendations.......................146
Oil............................................................. 221
changing............................................. 221
checking............................................. 221
On Call Roadside Assistance.................. 286
Opening the hood.................................... 219
Owner maintenance................................. 217
P
Panel lighting, instrument.......................... 66
Park assist............................................... 173
Parking brake........................................... 161
Parking lights............................................. 66
Passenger’s side front airbag, disabling. . . 28Periodic owner-performed maintenance. 217
Permissible axle weight........................... 187
Personal settings....................................... 83
Power door mirrors.................................... 79
Power front seat...................................... 110
memory function................................. 111
Power moonroof........................................ 81
Power steering fluid................................. 224
Power windows......................................... 77
Pregnancy, using seat belts during........... 21
R
Radio
Sirius satellite radio............................256
Radio functions........................................ 252
HD digital radio................................... 254
Rain sensor - windshield wipers................ 74
Rear fog light............................................. 66
Rear park assist....................................... 173
Rear seat backrests, folding down.......... 118
Rearview mirror.......................................... 78
auto-dim function................................. 78